Panthers have decisions to make at RB

Nov 25, 2010

RB Mike Goodson's play leaves Carolina (1-9) with big short-term and long-term decisions as it rebuilds.

The first is that Jonathan Stewart, who has been held to 208 yards on 69 carries, practiced again Thursday and expected to play Sunday at Cleveland after missing two games. Head coach John Fox hasn't said who will start.

And DeAngelo Williams, who was held to 361 yards on 87 carries before being lost for the season to a foot injury, is an impending free agent.

A few more big games by Goodson to close the season could permanently change Carolina's backfield.

"Hopefully," Goodson said, "I'm surprising some people."

Fantasy Impact:

With rumors that they won't bring DeAngelo Williams back, Stewart should be in their plans for the future, but Goodson is doing a lot to change their mind. This could another dreaded split situation, when they continue to take a look at Goodson as well as Stewart. For now, it's worth owning both until we see how the team handles the carries.

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.