2020 NFL Predictions Week 4 (Part 1)

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Last week, I made two prediction articles and broke it down into two articles. Well I am pretty sure I made both articles way too long, so I am breaking them down into 4 parts this week. Each article will have just 3 or 4 games to breakdown! 

Last week, it was a pretty good week for your truly as I went 6-1-1 on the 1 pm games and 10-5-1 for the whole week. Not horrible, but I made a few bold calls that backfired, though. Oh well. Onto week 4 in the NFL and there's plenty of interesting matchups to choose from!

Week 4 - 

Vikings at Texans 

Both teams are entering week 4 as 0-3 teams and only one will be able to possibly score their first win of the season. Both teams have a lot in common, too. Both teams were leading at some point in the 3rd quarter of last week's game and both ended up losing. Both teams traded off a star reciever and both have struggled to replace their prodocution. I could go all day long on this! I think both teams are better than this, but they are both going through some growing pains at the moment. 

Depsite being 0-3, I believe the Vikings have shown us something. They were competitive vs the Packers. But like in their other two losses, their offense went missing for a peroid of time and that put the game out of reach in a high scoring game. Week 2, they were just simply horrible. They were competitive again in week 3, but they couldn't slow down the Titans or score on the final drive. All-in-all, they have played two undefeated teams (Packers and Titans) and another one with a 2-1 record! 

While the Vikings have had a really rough schedule, I think the Texans have had even tougher opponents. In week 1, they played Kansas City. They followed that up with games vs the Ravens and Steelers. Each one had it set of challenges. I think the biggest problem with the Texans is they aren't as good defensively as they were a few years ago and they don't know what kind of football team they are. In years' past, they knew they could beat you through the air with Hopkins. They can't depend on that nowadays. I love Will Fuller (Go Irish!), but he isn't close to being on Hopkins' level and has WR2 vibe written all over him. They can run the ball well vs  the right defense, but I don't get the feeling that they are really committed to handing the ball off 25 or 30 times a game, either. 

Prediction - Hard to say how this game will go, but I think the Texans has the better defense between the two. But I think the offensive advantage has to go to the Vikings. They know exactly who they are and that's the biggest difference for me.  Texans can be effective, but I don't believe they can be special with what they have right now. The Vikings can if they make the Texans stop Davlin Cook. And long as Cousins doesn't commit bunch of stupid turnovers, I feel like they have te advantage in this game. I have Vikings by 3!

Saints at Lions

The Saints looked great in week 1, but lost Michael Thomas in the 4th Quarter. They went and lost on the road to a surprisingly really good Raiders team. Then last week, they lost a gut-wrenching game vs the Packers. They had the firepower to beat a bad Packers' defense, but the Packers only punted one time in 11 drives. And their lone turnover probably changed the game entirely. On top of that, they had a number of injuries from that game. Now, the Saints are looking to be in rough shape vs a Lions team coming off a big win vs the Cardinals. 

I don't believe the Lions are anything special, as they are also pretty banged up as well. But they are mostly healthy on the offense side of the ball and that all that really matter for them. I don't think a healthy Lions defense would make that much of a difference. I am sure it would have some kind of impact, but not really enough for the game to be changed too much. Make no mistake though, this will not a blowout. The Saints will be competitive for 4 quarters, just as the Lions will be. The diference in this game might be: How effectiv will the Saints' star Kamara be? If he is awesome like he was last week, then advantage goes to the Saints. If Saints have a hard time getting him the ball, then I think you have give the edge to Stafford and the Lions! 

Prediction - Look I really want to pick the Lions here because Saints are missing Thomas and Cook on offense, plus a number of defensive starters on defense. But I just don't believe that the Saints will lose three straight games. Brees and Peyton will find a way to win and this is the Lions that we are talking about now! I lived close enough to the state of Michigan my entire life to hear enough about the Lions and they usually find a way to turn their advantages into disavatnages. I going with the Saints on this one

Chargers vs Bucs

The Bucs had a rough week 1 vs the Saints, but responded really well in week 2 and 3. And now, they are sitting at 2-1 on the season. Of course, they played much lesser opponents in weeks 2 and 3, too. I believe week 4 will be a bigger challenge for them vs the Chargers. The Chargers has a promising rookie in Justin Herbert. This kid is the real deal, in case there was any doubt about his talent before the season. I know a lot of people are on the Tom Brady bandwagon this season, but the Chargers shouldn't be overlooked. This is a solid team with more upside as the season goes on. 

Prediction - I believe that the Bucs will win this game, but it won't be a blowout in any regard. I am not as high on Brady and the Bucs as most people are. But I also realize that the Bucs have a really good defense and more than enough wepaons for Brady to take care of business vs a young Justin Herbert-led team. Bucs get the job done and go to 3-1 on the season! 

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2020 Fantasy Nascar RaceDay Thoughts (Vegas)

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Raceday Thoughts - 

Garry Briggs (@Garry12): 

- I am high on Austin Dillon and expect another top 12 finish from him

- Blaney busts out of his slump today and scores a strong finish

- HMS isn't as good as everyone thinking and at least two of them finishes in the mid-teens 

- I love the Fords today 

Matt Aleza (@MattAleza): 

- RCR has been strong on these intermediate tracks 

- Today might be Kyle Busch's day to finaly get back into victory lane 

- Aric Almirola is quietly a great fantasy option this weekend 

- Enjoy the last night race of the season (thank god)

DGG Lineups - 

Garry's lineup - 4,10,12,8

Matt's lineup - 19,10,20,8

Dark Horse - 

Garry's pick - Ryan Blaney

Matt's pick - Erik Jones

Winner - 

Garry's pick - Kevin Harvick

Matt's pick - Martin Truex Jr

2020 NFL Week 3 Predictions (1 pm games)

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We have gotten through two weeks of NFL action, so we should have a pretty good idea on what teams are good and what teams have more quesitons than answers. I believe, we are already seeing some teams seperating themselves and other teams showing that they don't belong in the playoffs conversation down the road. It is crazy to say, but there are a few contenders who are entering week 3 looking for their first win. If you start 0-3, I don't know if you can dig yourself out of that hole. Unless, you have a super easy schedule and your team find their footing very soon. 

Below are my predictions for Week 3 one o'clock games! Enjoy!

49ers at Gaints 

Normally, I would give the Gaints no chance vs the 49ers, but this is a extremely banged up 49ers team. I don't think any team has faced more injuries than this squad has. They also should be thankfully that all of these key injuries has happened now, not when they face the hardest part of their schedule. Are they healthy enough to beat the Gaints? 

I believe the injury to Barkley was huge for this New York team. He is a special talent and he is the engine that makes this team go, in my opinion. I don't believe this Gaints' team is very good, without Barkley. I am not coutning them out totally, but I don't have any faith in Daniel Jones to take this game over. The Gaints have set up Daniel Jones for failure and that's more on them than it is on Daniel. You can't expect a Quarterback to have a lot of success, if you give him no weapons to use. Sure, he has Golden Tate, Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton as WRs and Evan Engram as his tight end. But I don't believe any of those guys are legit No.1 options. Tate is the clostest thing you have to one and he isn't that guy at this stage of his career. With all of that said, I believe it is enough offense to contend with a super banged up 49ers team on both side of the ball. The fact that it is a deabate, says a lot about how good of a coach Kyle Shanahan is. He is an offensive genius, so I expect him to put together a gameplan cartered to his team's current strengths. 

Prediction - Close Game until the 49ers find a way to pull away in the second half! 49ers by 6 points 

Washington at Cleveland 

Washington have had a lot of turnover the past couple off-seasons and should be excited about their future. And I will admit that they have done better than I expected to do this season, so far. And the Browns were one of the most hyped up teams this off-season (i wasn't buying the hype from them) and they haven't really lived up to the bill through two weeks. Even though, they did beat the Bengals in week 2 on Thursday night. 

Washington enters week 3 with a 1-1 record. I think most people (including myself) are very surprised by the Washington Football Team. I think many experts expected them to be in the running for another top 3. It's early, but they don't look like a bottom three team so far. They did run into a buzz saw in week 2 vs a very good Arizona team. There's clearly some holes on this team, but they can move the ball down the field when the ball get into the playmakers hands. The Browns have a very talented offense, but I think this team will go as the running game does. I know that is a tough reality for a guy like Baker Mayfield to accept, but they have by far the best one-two punch in the league. Only an idiot would try to pass 40 or 50 times, when you could easily rush for 150 yards on the ground. This team has the chance to be really good, but they to have play to their strengths. 

Prediction - The Browns take care of bussiness in week 3 and get over .500 for the first time this season by rushing the ball down their throats!

Bengals vs Eagles 

This is a great chance for a young Joe Burrow-led team to get a win against a struggling Eagles' team. The Eagles have started the 2020 season with 2 straight losses and the Bengals are a lot better than they are given credit for. While the Eagles are very banged up and easily could lose this game. Are they in danger of missing the playoffs, if they start 0-3? I wouldn't go that far yet, but they would flirting with that soon. There's always been a great debate on weather Carson Wentz is elite or not, I think it is time for him to answer the bell. If he is legit one of the best Quarterbacks in this league, then he has to put his team on his back and just win! I don't care about the excuses, this Eagles' team should win this game and Wentz has to get them there. 

The Bengals have enough talent on offense to beat this beaten up Eagles' team, and I believe it will be a very tightly contested game from start to finish. There's a lot of good pieces on this Bengals' team, but I think they have to get the ball into their playmakers and not turn the ball over. If they do those two well, then I think they have a good shot at getting the upset on the road! 

Prediction - Eagles manage to stop the bleeding and finally get into the win column by a late field goal! But Joe Burrow outperforms Carson Wentz through the air!

Raiders vs Pats

I know a lot of people jumped off the Pats' bandwagon after Brady (whom isn't the same guy anymore in my opinion) left this past off-season, but I think this Pats' team will be just fine here in 2020 and moving forward. This team starts and end with Bill, he is more than capable of being dangerous with a Quarterback such as Cam Netwon. Personally, I have been very impressed with Newton and thought he looked better throwing the ball than ever before. He was on fire in week 2 vs Seathawks and I was rooting for them (shockingly). I think their defense needs a lot of improvement, but their offense can move the ball up and down the field pretty well.

Raiders are a shockingly 2-0 to start the season and pulled off the big upset vs the Saints on MNF. The Raiders looked really good vs a solid Saints' defense. I don't believe enough people talk about how good this Raiders' team really can be in 2020. They have a lot of good pieces on this roster and they have another really good chance to display it. I think we will find out if Raiders are legit or the Saints were just frauds in week 2. 

Prediction - Raiders give the Pats a good fight, but Pats don't lose back-to-back

Bears at Falcons 

The Bears have started the 2020 off with a 2-0 record, but they haven't really done too much to show that they are legit playoffs contenders. They beat the Lions in a come from behind win and then beat the Giants in last week's game. I wasn't super impressed in either game. While the Falcons have displayed a lot of firepower and are easily the best 0-2 team in football. That offense has been running wild and I am not sure how they lost last week's game vs Dallas. They even looked awesome in week 1 vs Seattle. 

I think the Bears have to hope that their defense is good enough to slow down the Falcons to where their offense can outscore them. I think the chances are low of that happening honestly. This Falcons' offense have plenty of playmakers and I don't believe the Bears' defense is as good as the past couple seasons. Mitch gonna have to be awesome!

Prediction - Falcons get their win of the season vs overachieving Chicago's team whom really haven't faced a good offense through two weeks. Here in week 3, I think it will show!

Rams vs Bills

This is a really interesting game and one I might check into because this might be the best game of all the 1 pm games. Both teams are undefeated and both teams are expected to be postseason bound (Especially the Bills.) The Rams look more like the 2018 Rams (whom went to the Super Bowl) than the 2019 Rams whom couldn't even crack the playoffs. While the Bills have gotten better each season and seeing Josh Allen off to best start of his young career. I think the Bills' management need to be credited for putting the right coaching staff and supporting cast around him, too. Something I am very hard on, when it comes to teams not giving these young Quarterbacks a chance by putting good people around them. The Bills get it and they been aggressive in getting the right pieces to work with Josh Allen. Not only that, but the Bills have pieced together once again another great defense at every level. There aren't many weaknesses on this defense. I see good players at every position on the field. Typically that will translate to good things!

Since Sean McVay entered the league as a head coach, he has been credited as an offensive genius and we didn't really see the results in 2019. People started to question, if Jared Goff was the right guy to run this offense and I think that question has been laid to rest in the early going. Of course, I am sure there are still a lot of doubters on this Rams' team, though. They are very good on both side of the ball, so I am expecting a very entertaining contest this afternoon.

Prediction - Another tight game, but Bills get another win and have one of best starts in their history!

Vikings vs Titans 

A lot of experts were picking the Vikings leading up to the season's opener to win the division, which I thought was pretty silly. Considering how much turnover this Vikings' team saw in the off-season. Most of the pieces that they lost, they ended up replacing them with young and/or unproven talent. You can't replace expereince and expect everything to be fine. Almost every team whom get rid of decent amount of expereince for young players will see decrease in production. That is just nature of the bussiness. Now, I think this Vikings' team will be good before this season is over, but they aren't right now. They are young and injuried. That's not a great combo with the kind of schedule that they were given for the first few months of the season. It doesn't help that the Vikings' offense has looked like a trainwreck for the most part! They did come alive in the 4th quarter vs the Packers. But they were down by mutliple scores after 3 quarters of play. 

Titans are on the opposite end of things, though. They are off to a great start and trending toward being one of the better teams in the NFL. They run the ball well as anyone in this leauge and are led by their star running back in Derrick Henry. They also have a pretty underrated quarterback in Ryan Tannehill. A year and half ago (when they traded for him), I wasn't expecting much from him. As he really didn't do a lot to impress down in Miami. But with the right system, he has really has shined up in Tennessee. 

Prediction - Titans gives the Vikings another lost and send the state of Minnesota into panic, as the Vikings become 0-3 to start the 2020 season!

Steelers vs Texans

I feel like this game could go either, hoenstly. The Steelers haven't bad, but I wouldn't go call them great, either. They are just good enough to be 2-0, but still they have Big Ben back, so they are a threat to make the post-season. Even though, their defense was good enough last year to probably make it. And a lot of their same pieces have returned here in 2020. The Texans, on the other hand should be more worried. However, they faced the Chiefs in week 1 and the Ravens in week 2. I think they have a better shot to win in week 3 vs the Steelers. Still, I think this team needs to figure out who exactly they are. Because through two games, I don't believe they know what kind of football team they are. 

Prediction - Texans will have to wait another week for their first win, as the Steelers grab another win in the 2020 season. 

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NFL Week 3 Predictions (4pm games/primetime)

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Panthers vs Chargers

I wouldn't say this is a bad matchup, but I think it would had drawn more interest a few years ago with Netwon and Rivers as the quarterbacks squaring off. Either way, this should be a competitive game. The Panthers had a rough off-season, as they are looking to rebulid. So you can't expect too much from them, but Bridgewater has looked better than I expected him to through two weeks. However, they still are winless. The lackluster defense and lack of weapons (With their star running back) in the Carolina really gives this team a low ceiling. 

The Chargers looked great in week 2 lost vs KC, as their young QB throw for over 300 yards in his debut. He will get the start again, as Taylor is stil recovering from that screw up by the team's doctor. I think this week will be a lot easier for the young singal caller (Justin Heribert) vs an below average Carolina defense.

Prediction - Heribert will lead the Chargers to a week 3 win and grab his first NFL win over the Carolina Panthers!

Jets vs Colts

I am not very high on the Jets this season and I personally don't have a lot of faith in Sam Darnold to lead the Jets to much success. It not all his faith, this organzation has failed Darnold and they did so before he even stepped on the field as a rookie. And they have contuined to do so by not getting him a better supporting cast around him and a better coaching staff around him. That's the difference between Same Darnold and a guy like Josh Allen. Besides a weak supporting cast, the Jets really don't have a lot going for them. The offensive line isn't great and the defense is worse than it was a year ago. 

The Colts really could make a deep run with Phillip Rivers as their quarterback here in 2020 and it is not a about No,17, though. The Colts have a pretty good running game (even without Mack) with maybe the best offensive line in football and feature a scary defense that is very capable of taking a game over. Especially here in week 3, as the Jets are basically ranked dead last in every important offensive category!

Prediction - I don't think this game is that close and Colts beat the Jets worse than they beat the Vikings in week 2. Colts by a lot in this one!

Cowboys vs Seahawks

I am not a fan of either of these teams (like at all), but I think this will be the best game of day! Both teams have a lot to prove and this might be the measuring stick for both teams early in the 2020 season. A lot of people are still doubting the Cowboys and you can see why, too. They lost to a very good Rams' team and had to make a epic comeback vs a explosive Falcons' offense. If they can beat the Seahawks, then I think it will leave no doubt in anyone's mind. With a offense that features Dak, Zeke, Cooper and Gallup, I don't think this team should struggle putting up points. Especially considering the Seahawks have given up over 30 points in their first two games.

Seahawks have a chance to to put to bed any doubts anyone have about them not being the best team in the NFC. Through two weeks, I think this is the best team in the NFC and maybe the whole NFL. Even though, there are some very strong AFC teams, too. Russell Wilson will always keep the Seahawks in a game and Carroll always have a solid gameplan for Wilson to use. Not too much to say about the Seahawks, other than you pretty much know what you are getting this team on a weekly basis. They are just a really solid football team.

Prediction - It's a really close game, but Cowboys get the upset and shake up the NFC. 

Lions vs Cardinals

The Lions looked good for three quarters vs the Bears, then they fell apart. The Lions looked good for the first quarter vs the Packers, then they got took to the woodshed. See a trend? They haven't been able to bulid on good starts. The Lions need to finish! I believe they are a lot better than what their record shows, but they have another tough game on Sunday. I will give them a pass on last weekend's game vs the Packers, though. The Packers' offense has been awesome to start the year. The Cardinals aren't as explosive as the Packers, but they will be a problem for this really banged up Lions' defense. 

Cardinals have been impressive through two weeks. In week 1, they came back and beat the 49ers. In week 2, they beat down a underrated Washington team. Not saying that Washington is good, but they aren't quite as horrible as we all thought. The Cardinals offense goes through Kyler Murray and I personally think is the next great quarterback in this league. He might be my favorite quarterback to watch, not named Aaron Rodgers. Murray is just so interesting on how style of play. I wouldn't say that he is Russell Wilson, but has more Lamar Jackson in him. It doesn't hurt that he has some really nice weapons around him, too!

Prediction - Lions will keep it closer than it should b, but I think the Cardinals will be too much for the Lions and Murray has a big day vs the Lions' banged up secondary!

Bucs vs Broncos

Brady hasn't been great in his first two games, but he was good enough in week 2 to get the win for the Bucs. I am not sold on Brady and the Bucs. But he looked really good in week 2 in the first half, but then he really fell off in the second half. Carolina actually got back into that game and start to make Brady Nation worry a little. This week, i am expecting another win from the Bucs vs a okay Denver team. Injuries have hit key players on this Broncos' team that really makes this less than exciting game. I think the Bucs are the better team here and have a lot more talent to work with, too.

Prediction - Broncos have done a good job of collecting good talent on offense, but injuries really have taken a toll on them. They are without their star pass rush, starting quarterback and top wide reciever. Those losses will be too much for them to overcome and the Bucs will get another win!

Packers vs Saints

This will be a strange Sunday night game between Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees! As both teams will be without their star wide receiver (Thomas for Saints and likely Adams for the Packers). Both players are so important to each team. The Saints struggled last Monday night and I really wonder how much it has to do with no Michael Thomas. The Packers were able to move the ball vs the Lions without Adams. However, the Saints have a lot better defense than the Lions do. I think the Saints need to get the ball out fast vs this Packers' defense for long drives and play keep Rodgers on the sidelines. In the first two weeks, the Packers' offense has lived off long drives and the Saints can't afford to let that happen. If they do, then I don't think they can beat this Packers' team.

Saints are considered the favorite entering this game, but I think the Packers are the better team in this one. I just can't see the Saints slowing down a locked in Aaron Rodgers. He has complete command of this offense and more than enough weapons to score a lot of points. If the Saints play like they did vs the Raiders, this game is gonna be ugly. The Packers are better than the Raiders and I don't think that's a debate. 

Prediction - I think Saints will struggle again without Michael Thomas and they will take another loss. The Packers will become 3-0 on the season and get some respect finally!

Chiefs vs Ravens

This will probably be the best game of week 3 and might not be close. These are the best two teams in the AFC and then there's a gap. Two young QBs whom both have MVP awards next to their names. This game also features two of the most explosive offenses in the entire NFL. The Ravens have been more impressive then the Cheifs in the first two weeks. Kansas City have had closer games, while the Ravens have pretty much blown out their opponents. I am expecting a pretty high scoring game between these two teams and it will probbaly come down to the final to minutes before a winner is actually decided. If you were gonna watch one game in week 3, then this might be it! 

Prediction - Next to impossible to predict, but I am going with the home team on this one. The Ravens have looked better in their first two games and features the better defense overall. I also believe that Kansas city is a better home team than away team.

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2020 Fantasy Nascar Final Rankings (Las Vegas)

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Final Rankings - 

1. Kevin Harvick

2. Brad Keselowski

3. Martin Truex Jr

4. Chase Elliott

5. Joey Logano

6. Kyle Busch

7. Denny Hamlin

8. Ryan Blaney

9. Aric Almirola

10. Erik Jones

11. Austin Dillon

12. Clint Bowyer

13. Alex Bowman

14. William Byron

15. Kurt Busch

16. Jimime Johnson

17. Tyler Reddick

18. Matt DiBenedetto

19. Cole Custer

20. Chrisopher Bell

21. Ryan Newman

22. Chris Buescher

23. Matt Kenseth

24. Ricky Stenhouse Jr

25. Michael McDowell

26. Darrell Wallace Jr

27. Ty Dillon

28. John Hunter Nemchek

29. Ryan Preece

30. Corey LaJoie

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2020 Fantasy Nascar DGG Picks (Las Vegas)

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DGG Picks - 

A:

Starter - Kevin Harvick

Bench - Brad Keselowski

Reasons - There's a few guys that I really like, but Harvick is starting on the pole and he has been so good on these 1.5 mile tracks in his career at SHR. And we only have a few 1.5 mile tracks on the schedule, so I will likely be using him on 1.5 mile tracks. I really love Keselowski as well this weekend and I don't say that very often, either. Even though, I got burned from him in last weekend's race. That's okay, though. He will bounce back this weekend at Las Vegas. I also love Martin Truex Jr! I am on the team rebound it seems. 

B: 

Starters - Ryan Blaney and Aric Almirola

Bench - Erik Jones and Austin Dillon

Reasons - B is always a challenge as this is the group that you have to manage the best overall. Blaney haven't been great lately, but he has been awesome on the 1.5 mile tracks and we haven't had one since like July. I think he will bounce back with no playoff pressure on him. Aric Almirola is starting to return to form and has swept the top 10 so far in the playoffs. Aric is also a very good performer on these 1.5 mile tracks in 2020. I have one start left and this has been his third-best track (left on the playoffs schedule - Dega and Phoenix are other two, I have other plans for those tracks.) If you don't want to go with those guys, then I would go with Erik Jones and Austin Dillon. I feel like those are best two drivers after Blaney and Almirola. Jones has had a lot of bad luck, but he has huge upside. Finished 5th and 6th in his last two 1.5 mile races. Dillon is apart of the playoffs field still and has been running great for most of the season. 

C:

Starter - Tyler Reddick

Bench - Cole Custer

Reasons - Reddick isn't apart of the playoffs field, but he has been awesome this season on these intemediate tracks. Even durin the playoffs, he has remained competitive. So I have a lot of faith that he will flirt with another top 10 or top 12 finish this weekend. Custer isn't a horrible option to go with, either. He has certainly improved a lot from earlier in the season. I see a noticable difference with him than I saw when the season first started!

Dark Horse - Ryan Blaney

Winner - Kevin Harvick

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2020 Fantasy Nascar Likes and Dislikes (Las Vegas)

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Fantasy Nascar Likes - 

Clint Bowyer - Bowyer has came off pretty strong lately and having a nice run over the past month or so. If you are going to peak, then you better do it around this time of the season. Bowyer in his last 6 races this season, he has posted 11.1 average finish. That mark is good enough for 9th-best in the series, during that span of races. I am honestly banking on Bowyer to keep riding his good wave of momentum because that is probably the most appealing fantasy aspect to him this weekend. His past history here recent is just decent and he really haven't set the world on fire in terms of speed on these 1.5 mile tracks. Even though, he haven't been completely awful, either. Bowyer is right in the middle, which doesn't really put him over the top. I am saying a top 15 finish is likely for Bowyer, but his ceiling is most likely a top 10 run. And honestly, while he isn't a great fantasy option. He will likely finish where we kinda expect him to finish. And that's the difference between him and some of top drivers in the series. If they finish in teens? We would be freaking out. We are learned to accept that Bowyer isn't a top driver in this series!

Austin Dillon - Dillon is having a great season and not enough people realize that. In 26 races (excluding his 3 DNFs), he has posted an 12.6 average finish on the season. In 3 of his last 4 races, he has finished in the top 12. And he has been really good on these 1.5 mile intermediate tracks, too. Only once has he finished worse than 14th this season. And we can see the speed during the races from these RCR cars, too. It is obvious that they found something this season on these faster tracks. And with Austin being apart of the playoffs still, I believe RCR will do everything they can to get him close to another top 10 finish. Dillon is a legit fantasy option for this weekend's race at Las Vegas!

Dislikes - 

Denny Hamlin - My gut feeling is telling me to avoid Hamlin this weekend at Las Vegas. He has had a lot of bad luck lately and he finsihed 13th or worse in 4 of last 5 races this season. Hamlin has certainly struggled to finish up front, despite all of the good speed he has had. His speed isn't the question here, but I also don't believe he is as strong as he was earlier in the season. Las Vegas has been a bad track for him of late, too. In his last 6 races, he has only produced 2 top 10 finishes. And only two finishes better than 15th place. Since the 2017 season this is ranked as the 24th (of 25) best track on the schedule. Everything is lining up with my gut on this one!

Kurt Busch - The hometown kid has been horrible at his hometrack, even though everybody tries to spin it like he is so good here. From 2001 to 2005 (5 races), he posted 3 top 11 finishes. From 2006 to the most recent race here (16 races), he has just posted 3 top 10 finishes. And it does deeper than that for why he has been so unimpressive at this track. One of the scariest stats of the weekend? In Kurt's past 10 races at Las Vegas, he has finished 7 (!!) times in 20th or worse. Guys, that is 70% of the time since the 2012 season! Since the 2006 season, Kurt has just 4 top 20 finishes in 16 races. For what it is worth, he has ran well on these intermediate tracks in 2020.

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