How does DeAngelo Williams follow up last years breakout season?The Running back all fantasy players wanted from Carolina was Jonathan Stewart. He didn't disappoint (10 touchdowns), but he didn't live up to expectations. For those that got stuck with Carolina's 'other' back, DeAngelo Williams, they got the biggest steal in last years fantasy draft. Going into this season, nobody is questioning Carolina's running game. All the questions surround Jake Delhomme. Carolina was 1 win away from hosting an NFC Championship game before Delhomme imploded for 5INTs against the Arizona Cardinals. The Panthers are putting their full faith in Delhomme again this season to lead the Panthers to the Superbowl.Best Bet:
Steve Smith-Pound for pound the toughest WR in football. The injury a few weeks ago drew concern from Panthers fans and fantasy players alike when word spread that Smith was actually feeling pain. A collective sigh of relief was breathed when Smith surprisingly returned to the practice field late last week. Original reports had Smith returning for opening weekend, but I was never concerned about the injury. Now, the injury is a distant afterthought and Smith should be regarded as a top 5 fantasy WR. Smith is the scariest WR in the league, he is more than capable of winning a week all by himself.
Steve Smith-Pound for pound the toughest WR in football. The injury a few weeks ago drew concern from Panthers fans and fantasy players alike when word spread that Smith was actually feeling pain. A collective sigh of relief was breathed when Smith surprisingly returned to the practice field late last week. Original reports had Smith returning for opening weekend, but I was never concerned about the injury. Now, the injury is a distant afterthought and Smith should be regarded as a top 5 fantasy WR. Smith is the scariest WR in the league, he is more than capable of winning a week all by himself.
Buyer Beware:
DeAngelo Williams-Did anyone see this coming last year? The Panthers sure didn't when they drafted Jonathan Stewart in the 1st round last year's draft. Will DeAngelo be a good fantasy start this year? Yes. Will he be the #1 fantasy producer this year? No. Most fantasy outlets don't have him rated in the Top 5, and that's good. There's maybe 8-10 backs I actually like more than Williams this year, not for a lack of talent, rather who's behind him. Williams proved he can score last year, but Stewart has the better size, and skill set in redzone situations. Both Williams and Stewart will get plenty of touches, but Stewart will punch more in the endzone.
Sleeper:
Jonathan Stewart-Yeah we really went on a limb picking the 'The Daily Show' as a sleeper. Last year, he was projected to take over the starting role in Carolina but unfortunately for fantasy players that took Stewart he suffered an achilles injury and DeAngelo Williams exploded on the fantasy scene becoming the #1 fantasy star last year. Even missing action last year and Williams taking over the starting role, Stewart scored 10 TDs. Carolina will run the rock a lot this year, and Stewart will continue to get redzone looks and a lot of touches. Stewart is a safe bet at #2 RB, and has the upside to not only being Carolina's #1 RB, but a fantasy star too.
Jonathan Stewart-Yeah we really went on a limb picking the 'The Daily Show' as a sleeper. Last year, he was projected to take over the starting role in Carolina but unfortunately for fantasy players that took Stewart he suffered an achilles injury and DeAngelo Williams exploded on the fantasy scene becoming the #1 fantasy star last year. Even missing action last year and Williams taking over the starting role, Stewart scored 10 TDs. Carolina will run the rock a lot this year, and Stewart will continue to get redzone looks and a lot of touches. Stewart is a safe bet at #2 RB, and has the upside to not only being Carolina's #1 RB, but a fantasy star too.
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