Fantasy Report: Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500

There are only two races left in The Chase for the Cup and Jimmie Johnson has a commanding lead over Carl Edwards. Edwards will try to gain some ground this week at Phoenix but there's a good chance Johnson will clinch The Cup.

Our picks ...

Erik's picks:
Jeff Burton✔, Carl Edwards, Mark Martin✔, Martin Truex Jr.✔, David Ragan, Juan Pablo Montoya, Paul Menard✔ and David Reutimann.

Brandon's picks:
Jeff Gordon✔, Kevin Harvick, Mark Martin✔, Martin Truex Jr.✔, David Ragan, Jamie McMurray, David Reutimann✔ and Michael Waltrip.

If you are looking for a possible sleeper this week consider putting Jeff Burton on your roster. In 15 races at this track Burton has stared at an average position of 23 but his strong runs here have left him with an average finish of 7th.

If you are looking for a few extra pole points Jeff Burton and Ryan Newman could be a good pick to have on your roster. They are the only two drivers to have won consecutive poles at Phoenix.

If you have a driver on your roster that is starting towards the back it might not be a bad move to start them. Only eleven drivers out of 24 races have won from a top ten starting position.

One last thing: if you have Jimmie Johnson use him. I mean it seems like the guy is having really good luck right now.

Well this will be my last fantasy blog for the season. For those of you who have kept up with this and actually used any of my advise my hat is off to you. More importantly I hope you had a fantastic fantasy racing season. Good luck and see you next year!

Fantasy Report: Subway 500

Phoenix International Raceway is the site of the first Saturday night Sprint Cup race of the season.

Our picks:

Brandon's picks: Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards✔, Kyle Busch✔, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Ryan Newman✔, Greg Biffle, Paul Menard✔ and Brian Vickers.

Erik's picks: Kevin Harvick✔, Matt Kenseth, Dale Earnhardt Jr.✔, Mark Martin✔, Martin Truex Jr., Greg Biffle, Paul Menard and Brian Vickers✔.

Notes: Jeff Burton is currently in the points lead and has had 2 wins on the 1-mile track. It's safe to say that with 9 top 10 finishes in 17 races at Phoenix he will be someone to keep an eye on. Last year it was all Hendrick that took the checkered flags with wins going to Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon. With Hendrick's rocky start it will be interesting to see if Johnson can pull off his first win of the season. I don't think Gordon is there just yet. One more thing, Carl Edwards, despite his woes in Atlanta, couldn't be any hotter. He should be a top contender Saturday night.