Carolina WR Steve Smith Back To Catching Passes

Jul 31, 2010

Headlines and stories are often generated in July and August in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the home of training camp for the Carolina Panthers. And a story out of Spartanburg that will generate a buzz was the sight of wide receiver Steve Smith catching a few passes from assistant trainer Mark Shermansky, and using his broken left arm to do so.

If you're looking for signs that Smith's going to be OK for the regular season opener, that might have been a decent one.

Fantasy Impact:

This is good news for fantasy owners. The Panthers will continue to run the ball far more than they throw it, but young quarterback Matt Moore has shown promise and should ensure that Smith remains a top-15 receiver.

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.