Panthers to cut RB Christian McCaffrey’s plays, not touches

Aug 01, 2019

Panthers head coach Ron Rivera discusses Christian McCaffrey's workload on Wednesday, “The goal is to cut down on his plays, but we’re not going to take away his touches,” Rivera said. “We want the ball in Christian’s hands. When he’s on the field, there’s no reason for him to be a decoy or be a swing guy."

Fantasy Impact:

Christian McCaffrey was on the field for 91.3% of all the Panthers snaps last season, a league-high for running backs. The team wants to limit his workload this season by streamlining his snaps with his touches, which would mean similar touch numbers, but a lowered snap percentage. With nobody behind him set to cut into his work, McCaffrey should be set up for another huge workload, making him one of the few backs in the league on pace to get 300+ touches this season.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

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

1 hour ago

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.