Panthers at Broncos: 5 best fantasy options

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CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 24: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium on January 24, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

1. Cam Newton

Usually, if a game features Cam Newton, he is likely to be the best fantasy option on the field. During the 2015 season, that was definitely the case, as he delivered for fantasy owners time and time again. His only hiccup was in Super Bowl 50, which was long after the fantasy season had come to a close.

He will face the same defense he did in that game, and Denver may actually be better. However, Newton will have the ball early, and in some great spots, as Carolina should force some turnovers in Broncos territory. He can be deadly with the ball in his hands, and should deliver once again on Thursday night.

A big reason that Newton should be in for a big game is that he is getting back an incredible weapon in Kelvin Benjamin. Newton will try to get Benjamin involved early, as the young wideout is returning from a torn ACL that took away his whole 2015 season. Benjamin joins Greg Olsen, Devin Funchess, and Ted Ginn Jr. as targets for Newton.

Coming off a disappointing effort during Super Bowl 50, Newton will definitely be out to show the world that he is still the best quarterback in the league. He looks out of sync throughout the Super Bowl, and has had an entire off-season to think about it. He will not fail again, and should be put in position to put up some nice numbers on Thursday.

The Panthers are likely to take care of business on Thursday, and Newton is sure to be in the middle of all the scoring.

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