Austin Cindric Slowest Ford Regular in Homestead Qualifying

After being eliminated from the NASCAR playoffs in the Round of 12, Austin Cindric doesn't have a great deal at stake at Homestead, but his 36th-place qualifying run was definitely a disappointment. While the Fords in general were very slow in qualifying as none of them qualified in the top ten, Cindric has had a […]

Chris Buescher Lacks Intermediate Track Consistency

Although Chris Buescher missed the playoffs, he still is the highest-ranking non-playoff driver in points as the No. 17 driver sits 17th in points exactly 17 points ahead of both Ross Chastain and Bubba Wallace. While Buescher is typically always fast on road courses, he's a lot more difficult to predict on ovals as he […]

Josh Berry Hopes to Stay Alive in Rookie Race at Homestead

Josh Berry currently sits 99 points behind Carson Hocevar and remains just barely mathematically eligible for the Rookie of the Year award. He needs to keep Hocevar's lead over him to 120 points or fewer to not be eliminated, and he'll probably do that if he doesn't crash. Unfortunately, Berry leads the NASCAR Cup Series […]

Is Bubba Wallace Worth Rostering For Homestead This Week?

Bubba Wallace will start Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway from the eighth position, marking the second consecutive race at the site where he will start inside the Top 10. In five previous starts at Homestead, Wallace scored two finishes with positive Place Differential, and he has one top-10 finish, which he gained […]

Daniel Suarez Is A Quality Recommendation For Homestead Lineups

In qualifying for Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Daniel Suarez obtained a starting position of 23rd, matching where he started in the 2022 race at the site. In seven Homestead races, Suarez has four top-20 finishes, including three straight finishes of 16th or better in his last three starts at the site. […]

Tyler Reddick Might Be The Driver To Beat At Homestead This Week

23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick nabbed the pole position and will start first in this week's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. It is Reddick's first career pole at the Florida track after five attempts. In four previous races at Homestead, Reddick has three top-5 finishes, led in two different Cup events, and collected a […]

Should Fantasy Players Roster John Hunter Nemechek At Homestead?

John Hunter Nemechek of Legacy Motor Club qualified 29th for Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. This is Nemechek's lowest starting position at Homestead since his first race at the site back in 2019. In four previous starts at Homestead, Nemechek has one top-20 finish and one finish with positive Place Differential scored. […]

Tee Higgins Feeling Better, Bengals Hoping He Can Play

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins was "feeling better" on Saturday. However, while the Bengals hope he can get on the field versus the Philadelphia Eagles, the team will play it safe by keeping him out if necessary. Higgins has been on a roll of late, scoring three touchdowns in […]

Erik Jones Will Start 28th At Homestead After Qualifying

For Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Erik Jones will start from the 28th position, the lowest of his Cup career at the Florida track. In seven races at Homestead, Jones picked up positive Place Differential twice and has two top-20 finishes. Through 31 races completed this year, Jones has 14 top-20 finishes, […]

DK Metcalf Will Test Knee During Warmups

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (knee) remains doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Buffalo Bills. The wideout was carted off the field in the Week 7 clash with the Atlanta Falcons. While head coach Mike Macdonald tried to downplay the severity of the injury, it appears it will be enough to keep him off […]

Noah Gragson May Be A Great Surprise Driver For Homestead Lineups

Stewart-Haas Racing's Noah Gragson received a starting position of 16th after qualifying for Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, a new personal-best starting position at the site in the Cup Series so far. In his only previous start at Homestead in the Cup Series, Gragson started and finished 25th while substituting for an […]

Tyreek Hill Expected To Face The Cardinals

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (foot) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. The 30-year-old was limited in Thursday's practice because of a foot injury. However, concern regarding his availability grew after he missed Friday's session. Fortunately, it appears the Dolphins will have their top pass-catcher on the field in […]

Zay Flowers Likely Good To Go Versus Cleveland

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (ankle) is anticipated to play in Sunday's AFC North showdown with the Cleveland Browns. The wideout earned a questionable tag after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday. He logged a limited session on Friday, although that didn't add any clarity regarding his availability for Week 8. However, Barring a […]

Todd Gilliland Is A Top-Notch Value Option For Homestead DFS Lineups

Todd Gilliland nabbed a starting position of 31st for this week's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, marking the fourth consecutive race at a 1.5-mile Intermediate track where he will start 30th or worse this season. In two races at Homestead, Gilliland's best finish was 25th, which he collected in last year's race after […]

Ladd McConkey Likely Good To Suit Up On Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (hip) is expected to play in Sunday's matchup with the Saints. The rookie has 24 catches for 265 yards and two touchdowns this season, so he's the best pass-catcher on the roster. Naturally, there was some concern when he missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday before logging a […]

Ross Chastain Is Expected To Be A Great DFS Performer For Homestead

Trackhouse Racing's Ross Chastain will start Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway from the 22nd position. This is Chastain's lowest starting position at the Florida track since the introduction of the Next-Gen car in 2022. In five starts at Homestead, Chastain has only one top-10 finish, but it was a second-place result from […]

Jakobi Meyers Expected Back For Week 8

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (ankle) is expected to suit up for Sunday's divisional clash with the Kansas City Chiefs. Myers has been burdened by an ankle issue, keeping him off the field for the Raiders' previous two contests. The 27-year-old hasn't had a terrible season, amassing 25 catches (36 targets) for 273 […]

Should DFS Players Roster Kyle Busch At Homestead?

After qualifying for Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Kyle Busch obtained a starting position of 17th, his highest at the site since joining Richard Childress Racing in 2023. In 19 starts at Homestead, Busch has two wins, 11 top-10 finishes, and 465 laps led, which is second-most of active drivers. After 33 […]

Deebo Samuel Sr. Anticipated To Play Against Dallas

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (illness, wrist) is expected to play in Sunday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The wideout has been battling a wrist issue for a few weeks. He also was dealing with a case of Pneumonia, forcing his premature exit from the Week 7 loss to the Kansas […]

Could Harrison Burton Be A Decent DFS Pick For Homestead?

Harrison Burton will start 34th for Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, which is the lowest in his Cup career at the site. In two starts at Homestead, Burton has one top-20 finish and one DNF due to overheating his car. Through 33 races so far this year, Burton has one win and […]

Chase Briscoe Can Be An Intriguing Tournament Play For Homestead

For this week's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Chase Briscoe will start the race from the 13th position, a new career-best starting position at the site. In three previous starts at Homestead, Briscoe's best finish is 17th, and he placed in the top 20 twice with a positive Place Differential. With 33 races […]

Ryan Blaney Is A Solid DFS Recommendation For Homestead

Ryan Blaney of Team Penske will start Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway from the 20th position, the lowest starting position of his Cup career to date at the site. In nine races at Homestead, Blaney has two top-10 finishes, highlighted by a runner-up finish in last year's race at the Florida track. […]

Christopher Bell Could Win His Second Consecutive Race At Homestead

Joe Gibbs Racing's Christopher Bell qualified third for Sunday's Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, marking the third time in his Cup career that he will start a race at the site from the top 3. In four previous starts at Homestead, Bell has won once and scored two top-10 finishes while also leading […]

The New York Giants Defense Faces The Steelers In Week 8

New York Giants defense, despite a challenging 28-3 loss to the Eagles in Week 7, remains a formidable unit heading into their Monday Night Football matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ranked 6th against the pass, allowing only 179.4 passing yards per game, the Giants defense will focus on containing Russell Wilson, who had a strong […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Out Again On Sunday

Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) won't play on Sunday against OKC. The veteran sharpshooter logged 28 minutes in the opener versus Brooklyn, finishing with eight points and two blocks. Unfortunately, he's battling a hamstring issue, so he'll miss his second contest of the 2024-25 campaign. Onyeka Okongwu has been handling most of the minutes […]

Khris Middleton Remains Out On Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (ankles) remains out for Sunday's meeting with the Brooklyn Nets. He continues to work his way back from offseason ankle surgeries. However, the veteran still isn't ready to go, and the Bucks don't plan on rushing him back. Of course, Giannis Antetokounmpo will lead the offense. But until Middleton returns […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable Versus The Nets

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable for Sunday's game in Brooklyn. The multi-time MVP appeared on the injury report for patella tendinitis ahead of both of Milwaukee's games this season. However, it didn't keep him off the floor. As usual, Antetokounmpo is having a quality season thus far, averaging 31.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, […]

Straight Talk Wireless 400: DraftKings, FanDuel NASCAR Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend for the Straight Talk Wireless 400. This is the second race of the Round of 8, the final playoff round before the title is decided at Phoenix. Last year, Christopher Bell won here, leading 26 of 267 laps, including the final 16 laps of the […]

Greg Joseph Should Not Be Started In Week 8

New York Giants kicker Greg Joseph enters the Week 8 Monday Night Football matchup against the Steelers looking to build consistency amid a season marked by ups and downs. Joseph has made 9 of 12 field goal attempts (75%), with all three misses coming in the 40-49 yard range, though he did connect from 38 […]

Christian Kirk A Likely Trade Candidate

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk has generated significant trade buzz ahead of the Nov. 5 deadline. With wideouts changing hands left and right over the last few weeks, it appears Kirk could be one of the next on the move. The seventh-year WR is in his third campaign with Jacksonville, […]