C.J. Anderson Likely A Bench Player For Week 2

Carolina Panthers running back C.J. Anderson will hope that he is able to add to the 35 yards he managed in his opener against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. While quarterback Cam Newton was the teams highest rusher in the opener against the Dallas Cowboys, the Falcons are likely to scheme against him being […]

Christian McCaffrey Expected To See More Targets

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is set to see more targets in his Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The news that tight end Greg Olsen is set to miss significant time should mean that the Panthers and quarterback Cam Newton look to McCaffrey more often. McCaffrey had 50 yards on the ground […]

Cam Newton Continues Tough Matchups

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton continues his tough opening schedule on the road against the Atlanta Falcons. In Newton's opening game he was held to just 161 yards against the Dallas Cowboys, with the majority of his fantasy production coming from his 58 yards and touchdown on the ground. The Falcons defense may be missing […]

Luke Kuechly Practices In Full

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly (knee) practiced in full on Wednesday. Kuechly had 11 tackles and two assists in the Week 1 win against the Cowboys and remains a strong IDP linebacker as long as he's healthy. The 27-year-old has had problems with head injuries in recent seasons and hasn't played a full year since […]

C.J. Anderson, Curtis Samuel Not Practicing

Carolina Panthers running back C.J. Anderson (illness) and wide receivers Curtis Samuel (heart) and Damiere Byrd (knee) are all sitting out of practice on Wednesday. Anderson should be able to play this week but remains the second fiddle behind Christian McCaffrey and an already-depleted offensive line. Samuel is dealing with complications from an irregular heartbeat […]

Trai Turner Has Concussion

Carolina Panthers offensive guard Trai Turner (concussion) is on the injury report on Wednesday and did not practice. Both left tackle Matt Kalil and right tackle Daryl Williams are already on the Injured Reserve, so losing Turner for any amount of time might be a disastrous blow. Carolina's weak O-line will certainly hurt the rushing […]

Fantasy Bomb - TE Start/Sit Advice (Week 2)

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus (@pfunk00) and writer Chris Mangano (@ChrisMangano) give their start/sit recommendations at the tight end position for Week 2 of the fantasy football season. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at FanPicks. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning […]

Daryl Williams Can't Avoid Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers placed right tackle Daryl Williams (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. He's expected to have surgery after injuring his right knee in the season opener against Dallas. Williams also tore his MCL and dislocated his patella on the same knee in the preseason. With Matt Kalil also hurt, this is bad news […]

Deeper PPR Sleepers Heading Into Week 2

As is tradition, Week 1 provided the usual head-scratching performances we've grown accustomed to start the year. Matthew Stafford looked discombobulated, the Amari Cooper rebound year did not get off to a good start, and LeSean McCoy looks hopeless in Buffalo. All these disappointments aside, we did end up with some positive takeaways. Here you'll find your […]

Greg Olsen To Stay Off IR For Now

The Carolina Panthers plan to keep tight end Greg Olsen (foot) on the 53-man roster instead of putting him on Injured Reserve, according to a source. However, right tackle Daryl Williams (knee) will likely land on the IR. This means that the Panthers are hoping Olsen can return to them later in the season. When […]

Daryl Williams Needs Knee Surgery

Carolina Panthers right tackle Daryl Williams (knee) will need to undergo surgery on his right knee after re-injuring it in Week 1 against the Cowboys. The surgery was recommended by Dr. Pat Connor. Williams had suffered a different injury to the same knee in the preseason, so it's looking like Williams' 2018 season is already […]

Greg Olsen Has Another Foot Fracture

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) suffered another fracture in his right foot in Week 1 against the Cowboys, but there are no plans for surgery at this time. Olsen was expected to miss extended time, and now we know the official diagnosis. There's a chance that Olsen misses most or all of the […]

Ian Thomas Ready For Bigger Role

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera suggested that rookie tight end Ian Thomas is ready to step into a starting role with Greg Olsen (foot) expected to miss extended time. Chris Manhertz suffered a Jones fracture earlier this summer and is more of a blocking tight end anyway. Rivera said Thomas "has been being prepared […]

Week 2 Running Backs - Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Some of you who felt immediate satisfaction about your running back situation upon the completion of your drafts, may be experiencing different emotions after their Week 1 performances. While others among you who might have been concerned about your selections at this critical position might be more satisfied with your roster options after this week’s game […]

Week 2 Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds

Week 1 was not a memorable opening week for NFL tight ends. While New England’s Rob Gronkowski got off to a great start (123 yards and a TD), other top tight ends were not as fortunate. Greg Olsen, Delanie Walker and David Njoku suffered injuries, Zach Ertz dropped passes like he was Amari Cooper, while Evan […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 2 Lightning Round

Oh, football Sundays, there’s nothing quite like you. The whirlwind of emotions leading to fist-pumping highs, as well as great defeats marked by injuries and others vulturing your points. In the interest of getting you the most timely information for your title matchups, consider this the waiver wire lightning round heading into Week 2. This […]

Panthers Won't Rush D.J. Moore

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said the team won't rush rookie D.J. Moore because of the team's "plethora" of receivers. Plethora of receivers would be a very generous term to describe the team's receiver stable. Moore didn't receive a single target in Week 1 against Dallas and played very few snaps overall. However, tight […]

Greg Olsen Leaves Carolina Panthers Game Early

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen left his Week 1 encounter early and looks set to miss some time. Olsen finished the game with 33 yards from two receptions, with his last and longest reception being the play he injured himself on. Currently, there is no timeline for his return and he didn't speak to […]

Devin Funchess Has Quiet Game In Week 1

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess had a quiet game in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys, finishing the game with 41 yards from three receptions. Funchess's box score maybe doesn't tell the whole story, he was able to connect deep on a pass from Cam Newton in the first quarter, but it was called […]

C.J. Anderson Second Fiddle In Backfield

Carolina Panthers running back C.J. Anderson looks to have picked up where he left off in the preseason. Anderson finished the game with 35 yards from 7 attempts. Going into Week 2 his fantasy value will continue to be that of a handcuff running back. Cam Newton has continued being the dual-threat quarterback that he […]

Christian McCaffrey Leads Team In Receptions In Week 1

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey led the team in receptions in his Week 1 encounter against the Dallas Cowboys. McCaffrey's box score highlights his importance to the offense, finishing with a team-high 6 receptions for 45 yards added to his 50 yards on the ground. McCaffrey wasn't able to score a Touchdown, fumbling an […]

Cam Newton Leads Panthers To Win

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton led the team to a Week 1 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Newton had a quiet game in passing to his receivers, completing 17 passes for 161 yards from 26 attempts. Newton did show his dual-threat capability adding 58 yards and a Touchdown on the ground. Ultimately this was another […]

Ian Thomas Could Replace Greg Olsen

With Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) likely out for an extended time, rookie Ian Thomas will have the first crack at replacing him moving forward. Chris Manhertz is another option. Jason Vander Laan could also be brought up from the practice squad to provide depth. Thomas, a fourth-round pick, has made the transition […]

Cam Newton Will Be Allowed To Run

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner doesn't plan on limiting quarterback Cam Newton's identity and have him run less. Newton led both teams in rushing by halftime in Week 1 against the Cowboys and finished with a team-high 58 rushing yards and a touchdown in the win. Through the air, Newton was 17-for-26 for 161 […]

Daryl Williams To Have MRI Monday

Carolina Panthers right tackle Daryl Williams (knee) will undergo an MRI exam on Monday to assess his injury. Head coach Ron Rivera said that Williams' injury in Week 1 against the Cowboys is different than the MCL tear and patella dislocation that he suffered in training camp, according to a league source. Williams had to […]

Greg Olsen On Crutches

Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) was on crutches and in a boot on his right foot after being ruled out in Week 1 against the Cowboys. It's the same foot that he had surgery on in 2017. It's a terrible sign and likely means that Olsen is facing an […]

Greg Olsen Injured, Won't Return

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) was injured in Week 1 against the Cowboys and will not return. At least the veteran tight end caught two passes for 33 yards before returning. He was questionable for this game with a minor back injury, but he suffered another foot injury in the season opener. This […]

Greg Olsen Playing Against Cowboys

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (back) is active in Week 1 against the Cowboys. Olsen dealt with some minor back issues this week and was listed as questionable, but he will play. While his snaps might be limited a bit in the season opener, Olsen should still be considered a strong TE1 option for […]

Daryl Williams Looks Likely To Play

Carolina Panthers right tackle Daryl Williams (knee) looks good to play in Week 1 against the Cowboys, according to a source. He will see how he feels in warmups to be sure. Williams' diligent rehab over the last six weeks after suffering a dislocated kneecap has allowed him to be ready for the season opener. […]

Greg Olsen Good To Go

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (back), who was listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Cowboys, is good to go, according to a source. His back was "a little sore early in the week but no issues," the source said. While Olsen might be scaled back a little bit in the season opener, […]