FANTASY Juggernaut Index No. 8: The Carolina Panthers

[Chris]

http://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/blog/roto_arcade/post/Juggernaut-Index-No-8-The-Carolina-Panthers?urn=fantasy,186266

Williams was unquestionably the fantasy MVP last season. Anyone who disagrees simply wasn't paying attention over the final weeks. He broke the plane 11 times between Weeks 13 and 16. For the year, he rushed for a total of 1515 yards and 20 TDs. His offensive line, anchored by tackles Jordan Gross(notes) and Jeff Otah(notes), was a dominant run-blocking unit. Williams finished as the top-scoring fantasy running back in '08, and by a comfortable margin.

If you're betting against him this year, you do so at your own peril. He offers game-changing big play potential on every touch and that line is outstanding. Williams is Exhibit A in the case on behalf of running back committees. (Brandon Jacobs(notes) is B, Chris Johnson is C, Maurice Jones-Drew(notes) is D, Marion Barber(notes) is E, etc).

Rookie Mike Goodson(notes) has taken full advantage of Stewart's absence, delivering 118 rushing yards on 25 preseason carries, and authoring at least one highlight run. John Fox has reportedly said that "he could envision [Goodson] playing a significant role on offense, not as just a spot player or returner." The rookie is thus a nice late-round/dynasty flier.

Quarterback Jake Delhomme(notes) is...well...if I were a Panthers fan, he would be dead to me. That six-turnover playoff game against the Cardinals would be an unforgivable offense.

The Carolina receiving corps is led by Smith, a top-tier talent who's proven that he can maintain his fantasy relevance through lean times. He suffered a shoulder injury in early-August, but he made his preseason debut last Saturday against the Ravens, catching two passes for 37 yards. He's fine. Take him in Round 2 as needed; he's a gift in Round 3.

High hopes for our O this year. They also sort of mentioned how neglectful the D was in the final games (28 points per game). Here's to hoping they're right about the RBs, so we can at least keep the D off the field long enough to come up with strategies.

[MadHatter]

^^ You do realize they are talking about these players from a fantasy football point of view. They are making no indication of whether the team will be any good.

[Chris]

No where in that post do I state otherwise, Captain Obvious. Also, notice "FANTASY" in the title?

[Squirrel]

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