Fantasy football 2020 NFC South division breakdown
By Bill Pivetz
RBs: Christian McCaffrey, Reggie Bonnafon
WRs: Robby Anderson, DJ Moore, Curtis Samuel
TEs: Ian Thomas, Chris Manhertz
What an offseason it’s been for the Panthers. First, backup quarterback Kyle Allen went to the Redskins. After rumors of allowing Cam Newton to seek a trade, he and the team parted ways. With Bridgewater looking for a starting job, the Panthers were the perfect fit.
For fantasy football, however, I don’t like Bridgewater. He had one big game when he filled in for Drew Brees, throwing for 314 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. This offense is going to run through McCaffrey, so I don’t think he’ll have that many pass attempts this season.
Speaking of McCaffrey, he’s the top running back this season. With his running and pass-catching abilities, he’s going to score a ton of points.
I like all three receivers, but none of them will reach 1,000 yards this season. Moore did it last year but the addition of Anderson is another mouth Bridgewater will have to feed.
The loss of Greg Olsen makes Ian Thomas a nice sleeper pick. I know, it’s another tight end but it makes sense. McCaffrey can’t touch the ball on every play, as much as the coaches and fantasy owners want him too. Olsen had 52 receptions last season, they got to go somewhere.
While I hate wasting a draft pick on a handcuff, Bonnafon may be the most important one in the league. If anything happens to McCaffrey, Bonnafon will quickly fill in as the top running back.