Carolina Panthers – Fantasy Forecast – Week 13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-8 at Carolina Panthers 8-3
Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em
Cam Newton
#1 Ranked QB
Today marks the first day we’ve ever ranked Cam Newton the number one QB of the week. That makes us incredibly nervous, but it had to be done. Last week he threw for 174 yards, one TD and one INT. Then he rushed eight times for 51 yards and another TD. Tampa Bay gives up the 10th most fantasy points to opposing QBs, so this could be a great game for Newton owners.
Greg Olsen
#10 Ranked TE
Olson caught five passes and scored one TD in both of the last two games. Cam likes him, a lot. You should like him, too. Any TE with nine targets in a game is one worth starting.
Carolina Defense
#1 Ranked DEF
The Carolina Defense has yet to play a game in which they did not force a turnover. The last time they played Tampa Bay, they sacked Glennon three times. Play them till the cows come home.
Gut Calls
Steve Smith
#28 Ranked WR
You only want to play Steve Smith if you play PPR. He will more than likely catch five passes, but those catches will only go about 60 yards. Also, he hasn’t scored a TD since Week 6. Something to think about.
Bench Warmers
DeAngelo Williams, Mike Tolbert, Jonathan Stewart
#34 Ranked RB, #36 Ranked RB, #60 Ranked RB
Last week this three-headed-running-committee scored 3, 2 and 1 fantasy point a piece. Ouch. You want nothing to do with this committee. It’s a stinker.
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