49ers at Panthers: 5 best fantasy options

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Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Greg Olsen

It remains to be seen if the 49ers defense is vastly improved over a year ago. San Francisco is not going to shut out the Panthers in Charlotte on Sunday. No way! Somebody on Carolina is getting into the end zone and it might as well be Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen.

Olsen is a top-five tight end in the game today. Though he is only projected to have 8.5 fantasy points in ESPN leagues and 5.80 in NFL.com leagues, expect the Panthers star tight end to have a monster day on Sunday against the 49ers.

Carolina will wisely use the pass to open up the run to distance itself from San Francisco early in this game. After converting a few first downs on rushing attempts, quarterback Cam Newton is going to begin targeting his favorite receiver in safety valve Olsen.

Olsen may have as many as two touchdown receptions in this game. He might even have over 100 yards receiving if he becomes a bigger part of the passing game beyond third down and red zone situations. Olsen is looking at a 15+ point fantasy day on Sunday against San Francisco at home.

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