2020 Fantasy Nascar DGG Picks (Phoenix)

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Fantasy Nascar DGG Picks 

A:

Starter - Brad Keselowski

Bench - Joey Logano 

Reasons - Back at Richmond, the NBC broadcast said that Keselowski was using the same car he dominated with at New Hampshire. And they also noted that they will bring the same car to Phoenix. Well, Keselowski went to lead almost 200 laps at Richmond and won. He did the same thing at New Hampshire. Sometimes, it is a good thing to keep important info stored away. I don't think a lot of people remembered that, so hopefully that gives me the edge over the competition! 

B:

Starters - Ryan Blaney and Kurt Busch

Bench - Aric Almirola and Clint Bowyer 

Reasons - I have one start left with each Blaney and Busch, so I am gonna roll with them. They are in good equipment and should content for top 10 run on Sunday's afternoon. I think Aric Almirola is also very close to them and should run as equally well. Bowyer isn't too far off, either as he is known to run well on these kind of tracks. 

C:

Starter - Tyler Reddick

Bench - Ty Dillon

Reasons - A few weeks ago, I forgot to put Reddick in my starting lineup so it really saved my points day. But I probably should had used him more earlier in the season, but that's okay. This was a super deep group in C in 2020, so I am good with it.

Dark Horse - Ryan Blaney

Winner - Brad Keselowski

***All stats are from DriverAverages.com

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2020 Fantasy Nascar Sleepers & Dark Horses (Phoenix)

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It is the final race of the 2020 season and that makes me big sad, guys. I am always a little sad when we get to the championship weekend. Because it means this is my final chance to help my readers with their lineups. For all of the good content that I post (and I feel like I help a lot of people, I can't help but to think that there more I could had done during the season. Hopefully, everybody enjoys what info this blog brings because I have a lot of fun writing these articles. I am not always in the mood, but I have fun doing them once I start. Thank you so much to everybody whom has taken time to read this blog over the past 9 or 10 months, etc. But we have a job to finish this weekend at Phoenix and then we can take a little break. Sounds good? Alright let's roll!

Sleepers -

Aric Almirola - Aric went on a super strench of races at one point in the 2020 season, where he knocked off like 9 straight top 10 finishes. After that, he went back to his normal self. Being good, but also being inconsistent sometimes. On his best days, he will be a threat for a top 10 finish and maybe a little more. At Phoenix, he has been at his best over the last few seasons. And this season on these shorter flat tracks! He has yet to finish worse than 8th place on these shorter flats in 2020 season and he has finished 5 of his last 6 at Phoenix in the top 8, too. To further strength his case, he has a career-best 14.9 average finish in 19 starts at Phoenix, which makes that his best average finish of any track. He also has a 10.1 average finish over his last 7 races here, which is 4th-best among all tracks. I also want to note that these shorter flats has always been where Aric has performed and finish the best on. 

Clint Bowyer - Bowyer haven't had a great season, but this will be his final season as a full-timer driver. As he is stepping away from being behind the wheel and moving on to a role with Fox Sports. I have given Clint a lot of crap over the years, but a lot of that because I knew what he was capable of. He never really got to the star level status that a lot of people gave him credit for, but he knew how to pull out wins from time to time. I feel like he was at his best when MWR was at it peak. He never really climbed to that next level at SHR, like many expected him to. But the one consistent thing is did well was run well at certain kind of track. He was always a good fantasy pick on short tracks, shorter flats and road courses. Phoenix is a shorter flat track and he has been a top 10 driver on this kind of track in 2020. 

Dark Horses - 

Ryan Blaney - Awhile back someone asked me, ''What happened to Ryan Blaney?'' And you know, I don't think anything happened to Ryan Blaney. I think the schedule to start the playoffs was very unfavorable to him. I felt like he would show that he is one of the best drivers in the series over the last 4 or 5 races. And he been a top 5 driver in each of the last 4 races. In fact, he has finished in the top 7 in 5 of the last 6 races. Blaney has been on it and he has ran very well at Phoenix over the past few seasons. Not a great average finish, but boy he has performed well during the races. In 3 of his last 4 races here, he has produced a driver rating above 100. For whatever reason, he seem to run well here at Phoenix. 

Kurt Busch - I am not saying that he gonna win this weekend (he won't), but he has been pretty good on speed all season and has been pretty consistent at Phoenix over the past couple seasons. In 4 of his last 5 races here, he has finished in the top 11. In the last 12 races here, he has finished 9 times in the top 11, too. Kurt just simply finishes well here at Phoenix. Earlier this season, he also finished in the 6th posiiton. I have concerns since his performance on the shorter flats in 2020 sugguests that he is a teen-driver. But I have a good feeling that Kurt can run in the top 10 this weekend and maybe some more. 

***All stats are from DriverAverages.com

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2020 NFL Predictions Week 8 (Part IV)

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NFL Predictions - 

49ers at Seahawks - 

This would be the game of the week, if it wasn't for the Steelers-Ravens game. But this one will probably generate a lot of points. Both of these teams are banged up, but both teams can score points. I don't believe this 49ers defense is as good as last year. But they can run the ball still and their coach is an excellent play designer. While the Seahawks have the league's highest scoring offense through week 7. However, they have a bad defense and proven very often this season that their offense gotta win games for them. It does seem like their run defense is pretty good, but teams are going over the top and passing the ball. They will run into problems vs good passing teams in the playoffs.

I am not sure if the 49ers matchup well vs the Seahawks for the fact that the 49ers' strength is running the ball and that's the strength of Seahawks' defense. But the 49ers can pass the ball, though. I do believe this game will come down if the 49ers can slow down Russell Wilson or not. This 49ers had problems with mobile quarterbacks like Russell Wilson. Ealier this season, they lost to Kyler Murray and the defense was a lot more healthy, too. 

Prediction - This will be a really good game, but I am going with the Seahawks in this one. They are a mismatch for the 49ers I think. They do one thing really well on defense that the 49ers want to do and that is stop the run. And I just don't see the 49ers doing enough to slow big game Russ. 

Cowboys at Eagles - 

Sound as Dak went down, I thought the division was good as the Eagles and they have put together a few good wins since then. Not great wins, but good enough for them to pull away in the division. I know some people thought that the Cowboys might be alright with Andy Dalton. But little did everyone know that the team has given up on this coaching staff. They are loaded with offensive talent, but it means nothing if your players don't respect the coaches or the style of play. I don't think the Cowboys will win another game this season and I think most of the players feel the exact same way.

Prediciton - Cowboys are done. Eagles by a lot in this one! 

Bucs at Gaints -

The Bucs are starting to round into form and are very much in the running for the top seed in the NFC this season. Brady is playing better than he has earlier in the season and the Bucs are cutting down on the msitakes. To add on that, they are getting healthier at the right time, too. I love the outlook of this team going forward and think they are the heavy favorites to win the South and possibly take the No.1 seed. 

The Gaints are headed in the other direction. They have played well at times, but they also aren't that good. I like what I see in Daniel Jones, but he need a better supporting cast around him. He has alright players, but there no player on this offense that is a star. Barkley was the closest thing to that and that offensive line couldn't block worth a damn for him to do anything. 

Prediction - Going with the Bucs and I don't really think this should be a Monday night game. 

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2020 NFL Predictions Week 8 (Part III)

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NFL Predictions - 

Pats at Bills - 

The Pats haven't been overly good this season and that was expected. They lost Tom Brady and then multiple other pieces. They weren't suppose to be good this season and I think the fact that people thought otherwise is just credit for that coach they have. I respect Bill and think he is great, but there is no coach out there that could realistically win 10 games with this team. Newton isn't the same guy he was back in 2015, before the injuries piled up and offensively they aren't loaded with weapons. And on defense side of the ball, they saw a lot of players opt out o the season or opt out for other teams. 

Heading into the season, many considered the Bills to be the favorites for the East. Especially, after how they played during the 2019 playoffs and adding pieces to their team in 2020. I don't believe that defense is nearly as good as it was in 2019, but that offense is better and I think they are perfectly fine with that trade-off. They can win games by scoring points, not relying on other teams not scoring points. 

Prediction - I think the Bills are better team on both side of the ball and they will prove that vs a banged up Pats' team! 

Raiders at Browns - 

Raiders beat the Cheifs a few weeks ago and then was taken apart in the second half vs Tampa Bay. I gotta give the Raiders some credit, though. They were in control of that game until around halftime, then the Bucs took over and took control. As for the Browns, they are coming off another win. However, they did lose ObJ for the season. A lot of people think that is a massive lost for them, which I agree to a lesser extend. He will be a lost, but I don't think most people realize how below average he has graded out on the field this season. Make no mistake, this team will live and die by how they run the ball. Look at last week's game? They couldn't run the ball, so they fell behind by 20 points. They had to pass the ball to get themselves back into it. That isn't what they prefer to do, though. 

Prediction - I am going with the Browns in this one.  Raiders have been inconsistent and I don't think the Raiders will shut down their run game. 

Chargers at Broncos - 

Justin Herbert has been so fun to watch here in 2020 and this kid is the real deal! It helps that he has a good offensive supporting cast around him, though. Regardless, I don't think this week's game will be close beteen the Chargers and Broncos. I think the Broncos have great promise in the future, but I don't think Drew Lock is that guy for them. And even if he was, they are missing several of their best players. That's rough for them and I think the Chargers would win regardless. 

Personally, I don't believe that the Broncos winning would be a good thing anyways. They aren't gonna contend for a playoffs spot, so I would take many losses as possible to improve their draft pick spot. However, I know how sports work and players aren't wired like that. They will try hard as they can to win, but I just think the Chargers are the better team overall with the better players in this one. 

Prediction - Chargers by 9 points in one is my prediction. I like Justin Herbert and I like the offensive weapons that they have over in LA. 

Saints at Bears - 

Saints are in really bad shape for WRs in this game and will have to face a really good Bears' defense. I would feel good about Saints winning this game vs a below average Bears' offense. However, I really don't know who will this game. The Saints might win this one, but at the same time they might not. I don't believe that the Bears are good on offense and might be one of the worst in the league. However, they are good enough to win this game, if the defense play well.

Both of these teams are kinda in a similar both in their division. The loser probably gonna lose touch in their division. No, think about it. the Saints are playing the Bears this week and then the Bucs. The Bears play the Saints this week and then the Titans. The loser easily could drop both games and their division leader could easily win both game. With being a game behind? It would be really bad! 

Prediction - Hard to predict this game because I see it going either way. Bears have the better defense, but the Saints still have Drew Brees without most of his favorite targets. But they still have Kamara, whom many consider him as a top 5 running back. So I am gonna go with the Saints in this one, but I am not condifent in it!

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2020 NFL Predictions Week 8 (Part II)

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NFL Predictions - 

Colts at Lions - 

The Colts are a tough team to figure out, honestly. They have a really good defense, but their offense is very lackluster so far. Rivers has been alright, but he really haven't great. And their running game is head and shoulders better than the competition. And that's a problem, because to be really good you need to be elite at one of those things. 

Then there's the Lions, they have lost both of their division games this season. However, they gotten three wins and should challenge this Colts' team. Make no mistake about this Lions' team, they are good enough to give most teams out there problems. They may not score points every game, but they aren't gonna put them away early in the game. Stafford is still a very good quarteerback and they some good weapons on that offense. 

Prediction - I am tired of betting on the Colts and hoping their offense will show up. They have screwed me a few times this season and the Lions are trending in the right direction it seems. Give me the Lions in this one! 

Steelers at Ravens -

Game of the week! The Steelers and Ravens are two of the very best teams in this league and they will square off here in week 8. The Steelers has maybe the league's best defense and an improving offense. Truthfully, I don't think it matters how good that offense (which is already pretty good) with how strong that defense is. They aren't a shutdown defense, but they get in the backfield so often that they always will have a chance to flip a game upside down. They will have to do that vs Lamar Jackson. I love Jackson, but he gonna have to air it out some or be running for their live on Sunday's afternoon. 

And I am not disrespecting the Ravens' defense, because they are very good as well. I don't think they are as good as they were a year ago, but still they could give the Steelers some fits in this game. But I don't think that will win this game. If they wanna win this game, I think they have let Lamar Jackson be Lamar Jackson in this game! 

Prediction - This game is a tough one to pick, but I am going with the Ravens in this one. Truthfully, I usually go with the home team if I am undecided and I really don't see either team with a true advantage over the other one. 

Rams at Dolphins -

The Rams are coming off a big win vs the Bears and the Dolphins are coming off their bye. The Dolphins also are changing QBs, too. Ryan Fitzpatrick has led the Dolphins to a respectable record, but he also hasn't played too hot, either. They been winning, but he hasn't been lights out. And the team has been super impressed by rookie QB Tua Tagovailoa! I really hope that Tua gives them a shot at the playoffs and he just might if the hype is indeed real for him! 

The Rams has played a lot better than they did in 2019 and certainly still in the division race in the NFC West. Especially with Seahawks losing on Sunday night Football in week 7. The Rams run the ball better than most teams out there and Jared Goff has been solid. The Rams don't ask him to drop back every single down and that make defenses respect their run game. I wouldn't say that they are on the same level (offensively) as two years ago, but I get similar defensively vibe, though. 

Prediction - I think Dolphins will play well in this game, but it is very hard to pick against the Rams in this one! I say the Rams by a touchdown or so! 

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2020 NFL Week 8 Predictions (Part 1)

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NFL Predictions Part 1 - 

Titans at Bengals - I love Joe Burrow and his future in the NFL, but the future is now in Tennesssee for the Titans. They have all the pieces to be a legit contender, even though they have to what many consider to be the best two teams in the AFC this year. That doesn't change the fact that they are really good. I think that defense will hold them back, but that offense is scary good. As for the Bengals, they have some really nice pieces and this should be considered a successful year for the fans of the Bengals.

I personally don't believe that the Bengals have a shot in this game because I don't think the Bengals can slow down the Titans' rushing attack and they just don't turn the ball over that much. To beat the Titans, you need to stop the run and make them committ turnovers. Two things, in which I don't see happening in today's game! 

Prediction - I am going with the Titans by 10 points in this one. I hope it is a close game because I am rooting for this Bengals' team keep buliding for the future!

Vikings at Packers - 

Most people are saying this is a easy win for the Packers, but I disagree. And I am a huge Packers an, so that should tell you something. I think Vikings get overlooked because of their record and that is wrong. They lost by a point to the Titans and lost a point to the Seattle(led by two touchdown at halftime). Trust me, they are a lot better than a one-win team. Davlin Cook will be back and they have a scary one-two punch at WR! 

And no disrespect to the Packers, because this is a really solid football team! They simply don't make mistakes on either side of the ball. Yes, even on defense side of the ball. They aren't great, but they are good enough with the way Aaron Rodgers and the offense has played. I still have questions about their run defense, but they are playing a lot better than they were a year ago. I am more concerned about their lackluster pass rush at this point in the season, honestly. 

Predicton - Smart money is on the Packers. But I have this sick feeling that the Vikings are gonna pull one out of their you know what somehow. Vikings by a point in this one. Yes, this is my upset of the week! 

Jets at Chiefs - 

I won't lie, I thought about just leaving this off my predictions, because this should be a bloodbath from the start. The Jets are really bad and the Cheifs are really really good. The Jets are consider (by many) the worst team in the NFL and their record speak for itself! I really don't give the Jets a shot in hell in this one. I really don't believe that they can even beat the Cheifs backup players, honestly. 

Honestly, what I said up above is pretty much all you need to know about this game. You don't need me to tell you how good this Kansas City team is, as being the defending Super Bowl champs tells you a lot. And we all know how bad the Jets are! 

Prediction - Kansas City by a lot! 

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2020 Fantasy Nascar RaceDay Thoughts (MVille)

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RaceDay Thoughts - 

Jeff Nathans (@JeffNathans18):

- Love the Penske cars 

- HMS should all be good, I am thinking 3 top 10 finishes 

- I am not high on Hamlin, he seems to be in a rut 

- My gut think Jimmie Johnson is a bad play in his final Martinsville start 

Garry Briggs (@Garryy12): 

- Clint Bowyer will be have a solid top 10 day 

- Erik Jones is on my shit list this weekend 

- I am not big on Aric Almirola 

- Thinking Truex Jr will punch his ticket today 

DGG Lineups - 

Jeff's lineup - 19,24,12,8

Garry's lineup - 2,12,14,95

Dark Horse - 

Jeff's pick - Elliott

Garry's pick - Blaney

Winner - 

Jeff's pick - Truex Jr 

Garry's pick - Truex Jr