NFL Writer
Soheli Tarafdar is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports, anchoring the ES Marquee Saturdays Live NewsCenter. In this role, she leads real-time coverage on game days, delivering breaking news and insights as the action unfolds. Some of her most popular work has come from digging into locker room chatter and social media clues that reveal the stories behind the scoreboards.
She joined EssentiallySports with a strong grasp of college football circuits and a genuine love for the game. What began as a fan’s voice has grown into a career shaped by sharp reporting and impactful storytelling. Soheli also continues to refine her voice as part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, helping drive a fan-first approach to football coverage.
Troy Aikman Under Fire Over Controversial Tyler Shough Comment During ESPN’s Broadcast of Falcons-Saints
Former Dallas player and ESPN analyst Troy Aikman gets called out after his fiery comment on New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough.
Support Pours in From Patrick Mahomes & Erin Andrews as Brittany Mahomes Flaunts Week 4 Game Fit
Patrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany Mahomes turned heads as her husband and Erin Andrews showed love for her Week 4 Game Day fit.
“He Doesn’t Want to Eat With Us”: Amon-Ra St. Brown Puts Jared Goff on the Spot Over Lack of Team Bonding Amid Lions’ Rough Start
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown exposed quarterback Jared Goff for not spending time with the team.
“Makes Me Wanna Run Through a Wall”: Matthew Stafford’s Wife Kelly’s Fiery Reaction to Sean McVay’s Expletive-Filled Speech After Rams’ Win
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay’s post-game speech reaches Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly who shared her take.
Bill Belichick Cuts Giants Return Short as UNC Slips to 2-2 After Notre Dame Loss
North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick left the New York Giants celebration midway to return to Chapel Hill.
“Stuff I Wanna Have Back”: Dre Greenlaw Makes Regretful Statement After Sean Payton Addresses Verbal Altercation
San Francisco linebacker Dre Greenlaw made a fiery statement after playing against his former team, the Denver Broncos.
“Insufferable”: Colorado Legend & 2X Super Bowl Champ Rips Deion Sanders Over Controversial Julian Lewis’ Benching
Former Colorado Buffaloes player puts Deion Sanders on the hot seat after his post-game presser about Julian Lewis’ controversial benching.
Support Pours in From Patrick Mahomes, Kenneth Walker & Others After Chiefs Star Suffers Horrific Injury Against Raiders
Kansas City Chiefs players and fans keep wide receiver in their prayers after he took a gruesome hit during the Las Vegas face-off.
“Let’s Throw It More”: Joe Burrow Makes Bold Suggestion Despite Two Turnovers in Loss to Jaguars
Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow did not mince his words about where Zac Taylor’s play-calling lacked during the Jacksonville face-off.
“Stop Throwing a Pity Party”: Fox Broadcaster Grows Tired of ‘PR Spin’ Around Browns’ Deshaun Watson
FOX reporter and former Cleveland Browns player dropped a brutal criticism of Deshaun Watson four weeks into the season.
“Get Out of Bounds”: Jalen Hurts Under Fire From NFL Legend After Controversial Collision With Bears Defender in Week 3
A former NFL player called out Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts after he took a hit from a Bears defender in Week 3.
“Don’t Make This a Wasted Year”: Eli Manning Calls for Immediate Action From Jaxson Dart After Giants QB’s Season-Ending Injury
New York Giants legend Eli Manning dropped some encouraging advice for Jaxson Dart, who got sidelined due to injury.
