DeAngelo Williams/Jonathan Stewart Fantasy News 2010/2011

HacheMan · Nov 22, 2010

Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach John Fox said he did not know if Jonathan Stewart (concussion) will be able to return this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Along with Jimmy Clausen, we likely won't know if Stewart is medically cleared until Tuesday or Wednesday at the earliest. Fox also wouldn't say who will start if Stewart does end up playing. Mike Goodson has produced back-to-back 100-yard games as the feature back.
Nov. 22 - 1:04 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Steve Reed on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 24, 2010

Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jonathan Stewart (concussion) and Jimmy Clausen (concussion) both returned to Panthers practice in full on Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Clausen is likely to start in Week 12, relegating Brian St. Pierre to backup duty or possibly even the free agent wire. Stewart's return takes the life out of Mike Goodson as a continued fantasy starter. Though Goodson has played too well to not be a part of the running back rotation going forward, he's no longer a safe bet for more than 10 or so touches. Stewart is the Panthers' likely feature back of the future. It's a fantasy situation to avoid against an underrated Browns run defense in Week 12.
Nov. 24 - 1:30 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Darin Gantt on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 28, 2010

Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jonathan Stewart ran for 98 yards on 12 carries in the Panthers' Week 12 loss to the Browns.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Leading the Panthers in rushing despite coming "off the bench" behind Mike Goodson, Stewart's highlight was a 31-yard fourth-quarter rumble that moved Carolina deep into Browns territory and set up a 43-yard John Kasay field goal. We've had concerns about Stewart's health all season considering his uncharacteristically poor-play production, but he looked plenty healthy on Sunday. Expect 12-15 more touches in Week 13 against the Seahawks.
Nov. 28 - 5:17 p.m.
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HacheMan · Nov 29, 2010

DeAngelo Williams - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>DeAngelo Williams (injured reserve, foot) said Monday that the status of RBs coach Jim Skipper will factor into his decision on whether he'll re-sign with the Panthers this offseason.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"I’m very comfortable with him," Williams said. "That’s the only running back coach I’ve ever played for. He understands me. I understand him. ... It’s whether or not they want to bring me back." The Panthers are likely to overhaul their coaching staff, so this will be a situation to monitor. As an impending free agent, of course, Williams could also be franchise tagged, taking the decision out of his hands. Ideally, the Panthers would roll with Jonathan Stewart, Mike Goodson, and Tyrell Sutton in the backfield while tagging, then trading Williams for a high draft pick.
Nov. 29 - 2:54 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Darin Gantt on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 29, 2010

Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Beat writer Darin Gantt expects Jonathan Stewart to get his starting job back from Mike Goodson.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>In his first game back from a concussion, Stewart averaged 8.2 yards per carry while Goodson labored to a 3.9 mark. It won't really matter who starts, but we do expect Stewart to gradually take control of the majority of early-down work. Goodson will stick with PPR value as a change-of-pace option and third-down back.
Nov. 29 - 10:07 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Charlotte Observer</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 30, 2010

DeAngelo Williams - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>DeAngelo Williams recently resumed running on the sprained foot that ended his season two weeks ago.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Williams didn't need surgery, and he's expected to be back to 100 percent before January. He revealed the specifics of his injury, noting that it was to the arch of his foot. "It's a sprain and strain of the muscles and the ligaments," said Williams.
Nov. 30 - 2:31 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Panthers.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 2, 2010

Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Gaston Gazette's Steve Reed expects Jonathan Stewart and Mike Goodson to split carries again this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Coach John Fox won't name a starter, but he confirmed that both backs will be used against a defense allowing over 5.0 YPC since Red Bryant went down with a season-ending injury. Goodson is expected to return to practice Friday after missing two days for the birth of his child. He's a better option in PPR leagues whereas Stewart is the superior choice in TD-heavy leagues.
Dec. 2 - 6:09 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Gaston Gazette</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 29, 2010

Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jonathan Stewart (foot) was held out of Panthers practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Panthers are on a long week and Stewart's foot issues date back to Oregon, so this is somewhat concerning. His status for Week 17 is uncertain.
Dec. 29 - 2:11 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Darin Gantt on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 30, 2010

Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jonathan Stewart (foot) returned to a limited practice Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>While there is some concern that Stewart missed Wednesday's practice after a full week's rest, it's a positive sign that he's now participating on at least a limited basis. Beat writer Steve Reed confirms that Stewart "looks to be fine" for Sunday. Stewart is a RB1 option as one of the hottest backs in the league.
Dec. 30 - 1:33 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Joe Person on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 31, 2010

Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jonathan Stewart (foot) graduated to a full practice on Friday and is listed as probable for Week 17.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's head coach John Fox's last practice with the Panthers. Stewart is all set to start against the Falcons on Sunday. He comes in at No. 8 in Rotoworld's Week 17 running back rankings.
Dec. 31 - 12:24 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: CBSSports.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>