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Clark Dalton

Contributor

Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

EXPERTISE:

NFL, AFC West, Dallas Cowboys, Men and Women’s College Basketball, MLB, NBA and Sports Media

NFL playoffs takeaways: The Vikings need more from QB-WR duo

The NFL playoffs are set after the regular season ended in Week 18. With that in mind, here are 10 takeaways heading into Super Wild Card Weekend.

Watch: Buccaneers let WR Mike Evans tie Hall of Famer's record

Entering Tampa Bay's home game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Evans needed 85 receiving yards to reach 1,000 for an 11th straight season.

Watch: Falcons WR bobbles pass, and rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. is intercepted 

Penix's pass-catchers continue to do him no favors. 

Watch: Panthers QB Bryce Young drops dime on 33-yard TD vs. Falcons

Young keeps showing the Carolina Panthers why they should give him one more season to prove he's their guy.

Watch: Bears score 94-yard TD on incredible punt return vs. Packers

Chicago Bears fans have had little to celebrate this season, so they should enjoy a sweet punt return touchdown in Sunday's road game against the Green Bay Packers.

Watch: Tom Brady meets Buccaneers' special guest before their Week 18 matchup vs. Saints

The Buccaneers are playing the Saints on Sunday with a chance at making the playoffs.

Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II could be closing in on major award

Surtain's dominance is astonishing — he's allowed 33 catches for 279 yards in 15 games.

Will Bears pivot toward Commanders OC in head-coaching search?

He has previously coached Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams, serving as an offensive analyst at USC in 2023. 

Evaluating Alabama QB Jalen Milroe's stock after NFL Draft decision

On Thursday, junior Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. But is he NFL-ready?

NFL Draft intel: What scout said about Arizona State's Cam Skattebo may surprise you

Each week, Yardbarker is monitoring the 2025 NFL Draft, scheduled for April 24-26 in Green Bay. From Arizona State's powerful running back to Ohio State's formidable pass-rusher, here are five players we are tracking. 

Should Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith make NFL reconsider eligibility rules?

Gifted prospects like Jeremiah Smith certainly belong in the league, even if they're a freshman.

Watch: Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel ties FBS record in Rose Bowl

Dillon Gabriel's NFL future seems uncertain, but the Oregon Ducks quarterback is undoubtedly one of the most productive players in FBS history. 

Jets WR Garrett Wilson breaks silence on relationship with QB Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is downplaying rumors about his relationship with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. 

Quinn Ewers shows why he's still Texas' starting QB after Peach Bowl win

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers showed why Arch Manning hasn't replaced him.

Watch: Alabama QB Jalen Milroe starts rolling, tossing 25-yard TD

On Tuesday, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe showcased his accuracy in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan.

Watch: Alabama QB Jalen Milroe has turnover-filled first quarter vs. Michigan

It's safe to say Alabama's Jalen Milroe is a fair-weather quarterback.

What traits do Commanders' Jayden Daniels, Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes share?

Could Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels become the NFC's version of Patrick Mahomes?

Despite Jerry Jones' praise, Mike McCarthy's Cowboys future still uncertain

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones seemingly gave head coach Mike McCarthy a vote of confidence on Tuesday.

Texas QB Arch Manning addresses transfer portal rumors

Arch Manning has played sparingly in two seasons with the Longhorns. 

Bill Belichick discusses Falcons HC Raheem Morris' clock management in loss to Commanders

In his postgame news conference, Atlanta's head coach admitted he should've considered using one of his timeouts.

Reporter suggests Bears' head-coaching vacancy may not attract top candidate

Could the Bears' top candidate be losing interest in the job?

Why Jets should think twice about hiring ESPN analyst as next HC

Once again, ESPN analyst Rex Ryan is trying to return to an NFL sideline.

Watch: Vikings QB Sam Darnold throws 31-yard TD pass vs. Packers

The Minnesota Vikings aren't going to let quarterback Sam Darnold go anywhere if he keeps tossing long touchdown passes. 

Watch: Packers RB Josh Jacobs has early miscue vs. Vikings

The Green Bay Packers better hope running back Josh Jacobs isn't developing a case of fumblitis.