Dynasty Quarterbacks - Football Rankings Analysis

When looking at the quarterback position for dynasty leagues, just as the other positions, fantasy owners need to think about the construction of their roster. Are they in win-now mode and can saddle up with a veteran like Tom Brady or Drew Brees, or is the team building towards becoming a contender so it can […]

Luke Kuechly Underwent Shoulder Surgery

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly (shoulder) is recovering from shoulder surgery that kept him out of the Pro Bowl, according to a league source. The surgery was done on his right shoulder. Kuechly had left shoulder surgery for a torn labrum two years ago after the 2015 season. He remains one of the best all-around […]

Early 2018 Sleepers: TE

The early outlook for 2018 for fantasy football’s top tight ends is as bright as a summer’s day at the Jersey Shore. 2017 was a decent season for the tight end position in fantasy football. New England’s Rob Gronkowski only missed two games due to injury, Kansas City’s Travis Kelce had his second straight 1,000-yard […]

Biggest Tight End Busts - 2017 Year in Review

At the end of every year of fantasy football, you're left with some immediate observations about what you'll do differently in 2018. You'll spend time thinking about which RB is potentially going to be your money-in-the-bank guy in 2018, or which third-round wide receiver will make up for the 2017 mistake of drafting Terrelle Pryor in that spot. […]

Norv Turner Won't Stop Cam Newton From Running

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner said he won't stop quarterback Cam Newton from running in 2018. "I think that's a real threat to defenses. Defenses, they're really bothered by that. He's always got to have that as part of his game. He's always got to have the threat to run. Depending on who we're […]

#TrendingNow Dynasty Risers and Fallers - 2017 Season Review

I hope you have taken a week or two to relax and admire the work of your 2017 season. You only have a short window though, because as a dynasty fantasy owner, there is no offseason. It’s time to start planning what move will come next, whether it be a draft, free agency or trade. […]

Eric Washington To Be New Defensive Coordinator

The Carolina Panthers will name Eric Washington as their next defensive coordinator with Steve Wilks taking the head coaching job with Arizona, according to a source. Led by linebacker Luke Kuechly, the Carolina defense was strong yet again in 2017 and should continue to be a top fantasy option for the 2018 season under Washington.

Luke Kuechly Won't Take Part In Pro Bowl

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly will not participate in the Pro Bowl due to an undisclosed minor injury. It's Kuechly's fifth Pro Bowl selection, but he won't play in three straight due to injuries. Falcons linebacker Deion Jones will replace Kuechly. The Panthers linebacker played in 15 games in 2017 after sitting out nine games […]

Biggest Running Back Busts - 2017 Year in Review

I'm a firm believer that I know very little, and that taking my advice is generally the equivalent of asking someone on the street. I'm not referring to fantasy sports so much as everything else: how to cook a fish, how many quarts are in a cup, how to put together a desk, etc. When it […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Divisional Playoff Round

Some football fans and experts label the Divisional Playoff round the best weekend of NFL football of the year, and it might be the best weekend for playoff fantasy football as well. Many of fantasy football’s top performers in 2017 will be on the field this weekend. But while Tom Brady, Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell, […]

2018 To Be Thomas Davis' Last Season

Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis said that the 2018 season will be his last year in the NFL. Davis has been one of the best linebackers in the NFL over the last several seasons alongside Luke Kuechly in Carolina, but the veteran will be 35 next year and is already resigned to the fact that […]

Divisional Round Game Picks - NFL Playoff Predictions

The best weekend of the NFL season is here. The Divisional Round usually pits the eight divisional champs against one another, if they win at home the week prior. This year only two of the four matchups are between division champs, Jags at Steelers, and Saints at Vikings. A quick word about Chiefs collapse against […]

Yahoo Daily Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (Divisional Round): NFL DFS Advice

Hey there RotoBallers! In this article, I will be taking a look at some of my favorite Yahoo DFS lineups picks for the NFL Playoffs Divisional Round slate. These DFS picks are based on a multitude of factors including matchup, talent, recent performance, Vegas odds, and pricing on Yahoo. The Divisional Round brings us a small slate with just […]

Norv Turner Hired As Offensive Coordinator

The Carolina Panthers "agreed in principle" to make Norv Turner their offensive coordinator Thursday, according to a source. This was expected to happen for the last couple of days, and now it looks to be official. It's somewhat of an odd fit, since Turner typically works with pocket passers instead of dual threats like quarterback […]

Panthers Finalizing Deal With Norv Turner

The Carolina Panthers are finalizing a deal to make Norv Turner their next offensive coordinator, according to a league source. Turner's son, Scott, will also join the team as the new quarterbacks coach, according to another source. Turner and his son will be tasked with improving quarterback Cam Newton's accuracy and efficiency issues through the […]

Panthers Expected To Interview Norv Turner

The Carolina Panthers are expected to interview Norv Turner for their offensive coordinator position, and he is believed to be a top candidate for the position, according to sources. Turner is a good friend of head coach Ron Rivera's from their time coaching together for the San Diego Chargers. Turner has his fair share of […]

Norv Turner A Candidate For Carolina's Offensive Coordinator Position

Norv Turner could be at the top of the list to become the Carolina Panthers' next offensive coordinator after the team fired Mike Shula on Tuesday. Turner hired Panthers head coach Ron Rivera as an assistant while with the San Diego Chargers, and Rivera is known to hire assistants that he's worked with before. Turner […]

Mike Shula, Ken Dorsey Let Go By Panthers

The Carolina Panthers relieved offensive coordinator Mike Shula and quarterbacks coach Ken Dorsey of their duties Tuesday. Shula had been the offensive coordinator for the last seven seasons and has been around for as long as quarterback Cam Newton has been with the team. Dorsey had been the QBs coach for the last five seasons. […]

Thomas Davis Expects Reduced Role In 2018

Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis, who will turn 35 in March heading into his 13th NFL season, said he expects a reduced role in 2018. “This was a tough year for me dealing with a bunch of injuries that caused problems for me," Davis said. He managed to play in 15 games in 2017 and […]

Jonathan Stewart Racks Up 51 Yards In Playoff Loss

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart carried the ball 11 times for 51 yards in the Panthers loss to the Saints 31-26. Stewart dashed for an impressive 29-yard run to prove he still has a little juice left in the tank. It has been a struggle for Stewart this season, as he averaged only 3.6 […]

Devin Funchess Registers 79 Receiving Yards Against Saints

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess caught four passes for 79 yards in the Panthers playoff loss to the Saints 31-26. Funchess saw eight targets in the game and picked up some huge first downs. With the Panthers driving to take the lead late in the game, Funchess overran what could have been a game-changing […]

Greg Olsen Posts 107 Yards And One Touchdown In Loss To Saints

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen caught eight passes for 107 yards, including 14-yard touchdown catch, as the Panthers came up short against the Saints 31-26. The veteran tight end certainly rose to the occasion on the biggest stage after a season lost due to a foot injury. Olsen still proved he can be a […]

Christian McCaffrey Shines In Loss

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey caught six passes for 101 yards, including a dynamite 56-yard touchdown catch, in the Panthers 31-26 loss to the Saints. McCaffrey also added 16 rushing yards, but the Panthers never were able to move the chains on the ground. McCaffrey's rookie season certainly can be viewed as a success, […]

Cam Newton, Panthers Come Up Short

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton completed 24 of 40 passes for 349 yards, including two touchdown passes, in the Panthers 31-26 loss to the Saints. The Panthers offense had some missed opportunities in the first half, but Newton kept coming, highlighted by an excellent 56-yard strike to running back Christian McCaffrey to pull within a […]

Devin Funchess Active Against Saints

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (shoulder), who was listed as questionable, is active for the Wild-Card game against the Saints on Sunday. Funchess was never expected to miss this one. As quarterback Cam Newton's top passing target, Funchess will be in play as a WR2 in DFS games, although he's facing a pretty solid […]

Panthers Reach Extension With Ron Rivera

The Carolina Panthers reached a two-year contract extension with head coach Ron Rivera on Saturday. The Panthers finished 11-5 this year after a disappointing 6-10 finish in 2016. Rivera has led the Panthers to the playoffs four times in the last five years, which included a Super Bowl appearance in 2015. At this point, he's […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Wild Card Round

The NFL regular season might be over, but the under-the-radar booms and busts will not stop until a team wins the Super Bowl! The wacky Wild Card weekend is upon football fans and fantasy players. This gives fantasy football addicts four games to concentrate on and a larger player pool to work with than later […]

Jonathan Stewart Not On Final Injury Report

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (back) practiced in full Thursday and Friday and was taken off the final injury report for the Wild-Card matchup against the Saints. J-Stew sat out the regular season finale as a precaution but will be back in action this weekend. He had 11 carries for 45 yards and a […]

Devin Funchess Questionable For Wild-Card Weekend

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (shoulder) is listed as questionable for the Wild-Card game against the Saints this weekend. While Funchess has been bothered by his shoulder injury to close out the season, he hasn't missed any games. He did manage to find the end zone in three out of the last five games, […]

Wild Card Weekend Matchups - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits

While the fantasy season is over for most leagues, there's still plenty to play for. Whether you are in a playoff league or are just trying to win the milly maker on DraftKings, we've got you covered with the best and worst matchups. This week's matchup analysis will help answer all your start/sit lineup questions […]