2010 Carolina Panthers Fantasy Football Preview

The Panthers once again were led by the one-two punch of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. They both ran for over 1,100 yards, with 5.0+ yards per carry, and a combined 17 TDs. Perhaps with Steve Smith can return to form with Matt Moore under center for a full year (assuming he holds off Jimmy Clausen all year).

Fantasy Playoffs Schedule :  Moderate

There don’t appear to be any cupcakes on the schedule for the Panthers as they face the Falcons and Cardinals at home and the Steelers on the road. Weather should be fine for the first to games. Week 16 in Pittsburgh could be a different story, but the running game should be fine. Steve Smith is good enough to play in bad weather. You shouldn’t be relying on Matt Moore in a fantasy Super Bowl.

Five Star Fantasy Players

DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart : This duo has put up two monster seasons. There is no reason to believe they can’t do it again in 2010. They actually keep each other fresh. If one were to miss a significant amount of time, you could be looking at top five production.

Steve Smith : Smith failed to reach 1,000 yards for the first time since 2004, but should bounce back. In weeks 13-16 with Moore at the helm Smith averaged 94.5 yards with 3 TDs.

Four Star Fantasy Options
None

Three Star Fantasy Options
None

Two Star Fantasy Options
Panthers Defense/Special Teams : The Panthers will miss Peppers, but they’ll still have some spot starts (Bucs twice, Rams, Browns).

One Star Fantasy Options
Matt Moore : If the Panthers struggle you could see Clausen get some work. I wouldn’t want Moore as a backup fantasy QB at this point, especially without many options in the passing game.

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Originally published at LestersLegends.com .