Fantasy Football Week 6: Cam Newton and Other Rookies Sure To Shine on Sunday

Cam Newton, the No. 1 draft pick of the Carolina Panthers, has been sensational through the NFL season's first five weeks.

Although the Panthers are just 1-4 in that time, Newton has amassed more than 1,600 yards through the air and seven touchdowns.

Newton has thrown for more than 370 yards in three out of his first five starts, including two 420-plus efforts in Weeks 1 and 2.

However, Newton is just one of several rookies who are sure to shine on Sunday.

Mark Ingram

The first-round selection out of Alabama is the Saints' leading rusher this season, and is going up against the NFL's 23rd rushing defense in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Ingram is only averaging 3.5 yards per carry in 2011, yet he is expected to carry much of the load of the New Orleans rushing attack on Sunday.

Cam Newton

As already mentioned, Newton is a bona fide fantasy starter in 2011, and he will have an excellent opportunity to shine on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.

The Falcons' pass defense was exploited often last week against the Green Bay Packers, and the well-groomed Georgia Dome turf will provide an excellent stage for Newton to display his talents.

Andy Dalton

Cincinnati's rookie signal caller has passed for over 1,000 yards this season while leading the underrated Bengals to a 3-2 start.

Dalton has thrown more touchdowns than interceptions in five games, and has a completions percentage just shy of 60 percent.

Cincinnati's opponent Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts, are winless and boast the league's 19th-ranked pass defense.

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