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Carl Haas, an important figure in American motorsports for nearly 50 years, died June 29 at the age of 86, it was revealed Thursday.A quirky character who became famous for chomping on a huge cigar that he rarely lit, Haas built a business as the North American distributor for Lola cars and Hewland gearboxes in the 1960s and branched into racing team ownership in the early 70s.After dominating the Sports Car Club of Americas Formula 5000 and Can-Am championships, Haas joined forces with actor (and rival Can-Am team owner) Paul Newman to form Newman/Haas Racing in 1983 with driver Mario Andretti.NHR immediately developed into one of the top teams in the CART IndyCar series and expanded to run two cars in 1989 when Andrettis son Michael joined. The Andrettis combined to score 57 of the teams 107 race wins, a total that ranks second only to Team Penskes 183, and each won a CART championship during their time at NHR.Newman/Haas won a total of eight Indy car championships with drivers including Nigel Mansell, Cristiano da Matta and Sebastien Bourdais. The team competed in the Verizon IndyCar Series through the end of 2011, at which time Haas withdrew from public life due to the effects of Alzheimers disease.The thing that I always appreciated always about Carl was the fact that he was 110 percent racer, Mario Andretti said. He depended on racing, on the sport, 100 percent for his financial success. Racing was his only focus every day.In 1985 and 86, Haas was the last American Formula 1 team owner prior to Gene Haas (no relation) entry this year. Carl Haas also served as the chairman of the board of the SCCA and was presented with the Woolf Barnato Award in 2007, when he was inducted into the SCCA Hall of Fame.I have a lot of respect for Carl, Michael Andretti said. This is a very tough business and for him to be successful over so many years is very rare and very impressive. He was a big part of the history of American racing for many years. He sold a lot of cars and parts to a lot of people and made a great living out of it. But he gave a lot to the sport and had a huge impact.In all, Haas-owned cars won a total of 147 races. His other notable drivers included Jackie Stewart, Peter Revson, Brian Redman, Alan Jones and Paul Tracy.The only thing missing from Haas record as an Indy car team owner is a win at the Indianapolis 500. His cars finished second in 1985 and 91.We came close a lot of times with Michael Andretti, Mario and Nigel Mansell, Haas said in 2004. Woulda, coulda, shoulda.Aside from his ever-present cigar, Haas was also known for an elaborate ritual in which he would bless his cars on the starting grid before a race. Mario Andretti recalled one year at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course when he and Bobby Rahal qualified on the front row in similar red Lolas and Haas blessed the wrong car.Carl was very religious, and he was serious about his ritual to bless the cars, Andretti said. At Mid-Ohio, my car hadnt arrived yet, and Carl started going through his ritual on Bobbys car.Early in the race, I fell out with something in the ignition and Bobby won the race. I said, Carl, you blessed his car, and I fell out on the 13th lap. Thanks a lot!True story, but thats the kind of thing you remember about Carl. He was one of a kind. Kenny Stills Youth Jersey . 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Each week of the NFL campaign, we will sift through the deeper options at each position with an eye on identifying streaming fantasy commodities with valuable matchups to consider.Do you need replacement options for this first heavy bye week in fantasy football competition? We have some choice names to consider for those seeking widely available options at each position.QuarterbackBrock Osweiler, Houston TexansDespite only throwing one touchdown in his last two games, Brock Osweiler is a candidate for streaming this week for those looking for a desperation play. Osweiler has eclipsed 240 passing yards in each of his last two games and will face a Green Bay Packers secondary that has allowed opposing QBs to post an average passer rating of 102.5 through Monday nights game. That ranks 501 of 511 team performances since the start of the 2001 NFL season, which means the Packers passing defense isnt just bad, its historically bad. Look for Osweiler to finally find success in such a favorable matchup, which bodes well for DeAndre Hopkins and C.J. Fiedorowicz as well. --K.D.Ryan Fitzpatrick, New York JetsFitzpatrick is undoubtedly an embattled signal-caller, as he leads the NFL in interception rate, but hes also enjoyed some success of late, as he hit on 6-of-11 passes of at least 15 yards downfield for 151 yards and a touchdown in Week 12, his second-most such completions in a game this season, per ESPN Stats & Info. The Colts are an inviting matchup for opposing arms, as theyve produced the sixth-lowest pressure rate on opposing passers, creating a hit, hurry or sack on just 22.3 percent of dropbacks. Indy ranks 32nd in pass rush and pass coverage on Pro Football Focus this season and have ceded the second-most fantasy points to opposing arms in ESPN standard leagues. --J.M.Running BackKapri Bibbs, Denver BroncosIf you are looking at the batch of running backs that are owned in less than 20 percent of ESPN.com leagues, you will not find any saviors. The best option of the bunch is Kapri Bibbs, if only because you can count on him receiving at least seven touches. As Bibbs has averaged 3.3 yards per carry, that still will only get you two fantasy points. However, Bibbs offers upside beyond that, as Devontae Booker isnt exactly dominating during his rush attempts since Booker also averages less than 4 yards per carry. Factor in that Bibbs could also see double-digit touches if Booker is limited by any injury, and Bibbs is worth a flier in most leagues. --K.D.Kenneth Dixon, Baltimore RavensDixon played the most snaps of the Baltimore backfield and earned more touches and total yardage than Terrance West in the process. A gifted receiver out of Louisiana Tech, Dixon led all draft-eligible backs last season in yards per route run, per College Football Focus. With steady surges in snaps and touches as the season progresses, flexing Dixon is a viable path to respectable yardage results, as hes produced 80 yards from scrimmage in two of the past three games. --J.M.Wide ReceiverMalcolm Mitchell, New England PatriotsWhile early reports suggest Rob Gronkowskis back injury shouldnt cause him any significant loss of time, the emergence of Mitchell against the New York Jets should give the New England Patriots confidence that they have another viable red zone target. The rookie Mitchell was a second-round draft pick whose incorporation into the Patriots offense was stalled due to a substantial elbow injury during the preseason. Mitchell averaged just 23 snaps per game through Week 10, but his workload has doubled over the last two weeks. During those games, hes been targeted a total of 12 times, which resulted in nine catches, 140 yards and three touchdowns. Look for Josh McDaniel to continue Mitchells increasing usage in the Patriots offense. --K.D.Marquess Wilson, Chicago BearsOn a depleted offense and with a rewarding rapport with signal-caller Matt Barkley, Wilson set career highs in targets, catches and yards, as he was third in the NFL in receiving yardage for Week 12. Opportunity is an asset, and one that Wilson appears to claim, given he led the team in targets and produced a 72.7 percent catch rate in the process. The 49ers have yielded the most touchdowns per game to opposing receivers, as Wilson is a strong streaming option to consider this week.dddddddddddd--J.M.Tight EndLance Kendricks, Los Angeles RamsKendricks again leads the group of tight ends owned in 20 percent or less of ESPN.com leagues. Since Jared Goff was named the starter for the Los Angeles Rams two weeks ago, only six tight ends have more receiving yards than Kendricks 89. The Rams will travel to New England this Sunday to face the Patriots, who allow five receptions per game to opposing tight ends. Since Kendricks is averaging more than 10 yards per catch, projecting 50 yards for him is reasonable. Additionally, Kendricks scores a touchdown one time for every 200 receiving yards, which places his scoring likelihood near 25 percent if he can attain those 50 yards. Kendricks should be rostered in all leagues, not just used as a streaming play this week. --K.D.Josh Hill, New Orleans SaintsHill played on 78.4 percent of the teams offensive snaps in Week 12, his second-highest play rate of the season. The increase in on-field exposure led to Hill producing a season-high 74 yards and 51 yards after the catch. Coby Fleener was limited to a season-low 18 of the teams 74 snaps in the win over the Rams, suggesting Hill could command an enduring role in the offense going forward. The Lions, meanwhile, have allowed the most fantasy points per game to tight ends this season. --J.M.D/STTampa Bay BuccaneersIll be completely honest: I actually considered recommending the Cleveland Browns defense this week because they will guarantee a zero this week as they are on bye. Among the defenses owned in less than 20 percent of ESPN.com leagues, I dont have a strong level of confidence that any will score positive fantasy points this week, but the best of the bunch is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers just played their best game of the season against the Seattle Seahawks and will face a San Diego Chargers team that permits opposing defenses to score 6.45 fantasy points per game. If you need to roll the dice, the Buccaneers are your best bet among a bunch of long shots. --K.D.Cincinnati BengalsThis one is all about the matchup the Bengals enjoy at home this Sunday. Since Week 5, when the Eagles offensive line took a sizable hit with the suspension of right tackle Lane Johnson, opposing defenses have averaged the 12th-most fantasy points facing Philly. Opponents have also enjoyed a sack on 6.6 percent of Carson Wentzs dropbacks over this stretch, the 11th-highest rate in the league. The Eagles offense has sputtered in recent weeks, as they are 25th in points per drive since Week 5 and have the fourth-highest turnover-per-drive percentage in the league. Facing a depleted passing offense led behind a rookie behind a thin offensive line is a nice combination of trends for a streaming fantasy defense. --J.M.Individual Defensive PlayersLinebackerLawrence Timmons, Pittsburgh SteelersAvailable in 80 percent of ESPN leagues and with 45 tackles over his past five games, Timmons is a high-floor linebacker to consider for this potential shootout with the Giants in Pittsburgh this Sunday. Were also impressed by San Diegos Korey Toomer, as hes assumed the play-calling inside linebacker role for the Chargers and has 24 tackles over his past two outings. --J.M.Defensive BackByron Jones, Dallas CowboysA superb athlete and versatile safety, Jones has produced at least seven fantasy points in four of the past five games thanks to an uptick in tackle production. With the Vikings offense prone to passing underneath, Jones could enjoy another strong day in the tackle department. Detroits Tavon Wilson is another safety to consider, as he faces the pass-happy Saints and has produced at least seven fantasy points in four straight. --J.M.Defensive LineDerek Wolfe, Denver BroncosBack from an injury, and with a huge game in Week 12, Wolfe is a fine IDP commodity to consider at this shallow position. With steady tackle opportunities as the edge-setter on the line for Denver, Wolfe is a high-floor end to stream this week. We also find Andre Branch of the Miami Dolphins surging, with at least a half sack in four of the past six games. --J.M. ' ' '