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’I Haven’t Hit the Panic Button, but I Can See It’—Denny Hamlin Confronts Piling Chase Pressure With Honest Admission

A late restart cost Denny Hamlin the 2025 championship. It was not the first time the title slipped away. In 2010, an early spin and front-end damage left him 39 points behind Jimmie Johnson.

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Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 2:18 PM

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Head coach Klint Kubiak suggested he may bench Kirk Cousins for rookie Fernando Mendoza against the Jets.
The Las Vegas Raiders dropped to 3-4 following a 35-21 defeat against the Los Angeles Rams.
Nashville SC secured the 2026 MLS Supporters' Shield with a 2-0 win over CF Montréal.

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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak indicated that he could bench starting quarterback Kirk Cousins in favor of rookie Fernando Mendoza for their upcoming game against the New York Jets on November 1. The decision follows the Raiders' 35-21 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, which dropped the team's record to 3-4 after previously starting the season 3-0.

In addition to the Raiders' quarterback update, recent sporting events include Nashville SC securing the 2026 Major League Soccer Supporters' Shield with a 2-0 victory against CF Montréal on October 24.

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