Fantasy Football Previews - Week 2 - New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers

WEEK 2 FANTASY FOOTBALL MATCHUPS
ARI @ NWE | BAL @ PHI | CHI @ GNB | CLE @ CIN | DAL @ SEA | DEN @ ATL | DET @ SFO | HOU @ JAC | KAN @ BUF | MIN @ IND | NOR @ CAR | NYJ @ PIT | OAK @ MIA | TAM @ NYG | TEN @ SDG | WAS @ STL

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Saints

Drew Brees is in your lineup regardless of the matchup, but for good measures, he passed for 748 yards, seven TDs and two interceptions in two starts against Carolina last season.

Darren Sproles is the only Saints back you can confidently start, and his value is PPR-centric. Mark Ingram and Pierre Thomas are merely gamble plays most weeks.

Marques Colston would have posted a nicer line last week if he didn't fumble out the back of the end zone. He should be in your lineup most every week, and this one is no exception. Lance Moore is in near must-start territory given his nose for the end zone.

Jimmy Graham is a monster, if you must know. Start him in all formats.

Panthers

Cam Newton could give this defense fits with his run-pass ability. Last year, he scored four total touchdowns and accounted for 441 offensive yards in two games. Not impressive, but neither was New Orleans' D last week.

DeAngelo Williams laid an egg last week after everything lined up for a big game. He could grind out a respectable showing this week, but he's too risky to count on for non-desperate owners. Jonathan Stewart (ankle) is optimistic about playing, although we don't recommend starting him if he goes.

Steve Smith (knee) has been wearing a brace while dealing with a sore knee. As long as he is active, you have to play Newton's favorite target. Brandon LaFell and Louis Murphy could see more work this week.

Greg Olsen will need to get into the mix early and often to help the Panthers' chances. He is dynamic and deserves a start in deeper leagues.

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Saints fantasy football rankings Pos Rk Fan Value Player 4 1  Drew Brees 9 1  Darren Sproles 35 Flex or bench  Pierre Thomas 36 Flex or bench  Mark Ingram 8 1  Lance Moore 13 1 or 2  Marques Colston 93 Bench  Joseph Morgan -- OUT  Devery Henderson -- IR  Adrian Arrington 4 1  Jimmy Graham 51 Bench  David Thomas

Panthers fantasy football rankings Pos Rk Fan Value Player 2 1  Cam Newton 29 2 or flex  DeAngelo Williams 34 QUE  Jonathan Stewart 57 Bench  Michael Tolbert 15 QUE  Steve Smith 19 2  Brandon LaFell 62 Flex or bench  Louis Murphy -- PUP  David Gettis 19 1 or flex  Greg Olsen

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Saints latest news and notes Saints | Greg Romeus waived The New Orleans Saints have waived DE Greg Romeus. Saints | Charles Brown sits out workout New Orleans Saints OT Charles Brown (undisclosed) did not participate in organized team activities Thursday, May 23, because of an undisclosed injury. Head coach Sean Payton would not specify the injury but did say it occurred in the weight room this offseason. Saints | Four defensive players limited New Orleans Saints DE Kenyon Coleman (undisclosed), LB Jonathan Vilma (undisclosed), LB David Hawthorne (undisclosed) and FS Malcolm Jenkins (undisclosed) did not participate in team drills during organized team activities Thursday, May 23. Head coach Sean Payton said none of the players are dealing with serious injuries. Saints | Keenan Lewis, Patrick Robinson working with starters New Orleans Saints CBs Keenan Lewis and Patrick Robinson worked with the first-team defense during organized team activities Thursday, May 23. Head coach Sean Payton said people should not read into who is working with the starting defense at this point. Saints | More on Will Smith New Orleans Saints LB Will Smith lined up at outside linebacker for the first time as the team transitions to a 3-4 defense during OTAs Monday, May 20. "That's where we'll start him," head coach Sean Payton said, noting that outside linebackers often play pass-rushing roles in a 3-4 scheme. "We can play him right and left, but I think initially that right outside position would be very similar to what he's played for us in the past." LB Jonathan Vilma is expected to be one of the two inside linebackers in their new defense. Want more? Access our New Orleans Saints news, injuries and rumors....

Panthers latest news and notes Panthers | Kenjon Barner signed The Carolina Panthers have signed sixth-round draft choice RB Kenjon Barner. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Panthers | A.J. Klein signed The Carolina Panthers have signed fifth-round draft choice LB A.J. Klein to a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed. Panthers | Jonathan Stewart very limited Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) was very limited during organized team activities Thursday, May 23. Panthers | Jon Beason takes part in some drills Carolina Panthers LB Jon Beason (knee, shoulder) was able to participate in individual drills during organized team activities Thursday, May 23. Panthers | Nate Chandler changes positions Carolina Panthers DT Nate Chandler has been moved to offensive tackle. Want more? Access our Carolina Panthers news, injuries and rumors....

Saints - Week 2 injury report QUESTIONABLE   CB Jabari Greer (hernia), LB Scott Shanle (leg) OUT   DL Turk McBride (ankle), WR Devery Henderson (concussion), CB Johnny Patrick (thigh) PUP   LB Jonathan Vilma (undisclosed) INJURED RESERVE   OG Andrew Tiller (triceps), CB Marquis Johnson (undisclosed), LB Chris Chamberlain (knee), DL Greg Romeus (knee), WR Adrian Arrington (knee), WR Chris X. Givens (shoulder), WR Nick Toon (foot), RB Joe Banyard (undisclosed), OT Fenuki Tupou (triceps), FS Jose Grumbs (undisclosed)

Panthers - Week 2 injury report PROBABLE   LB Kenny Onatolu (undisclosed), DL Greg Hardy (illness), OG Jeff Byers (knee) QUESTIONABLE   WR Steve Smith (knee), RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) DOUBTFUL   C Mike Pollak (shoulder) PUP   WR David Gettis (hamstring) INJURED RESERVE   RB Tauren Poole (concussion), OL Lee Ziemba (knee), CB Nate Ness (concussion), CB Brandon Hogan (undisclosed)

Saints fantasy football leaders and statistics Player Name Pos Fan Pts PaYd PaTD Run RuYd RuTD Rec ReYd ReTD Brees, Drew QB 391.00 5177 43 15 5 1 0 0 0 Colston, Marques WR 170.00 0 0 0 0 0 83 1154 10 Graham, Jimmy TE 144.00 0 0 0 0 0 85 982 9 Moore, Lance WR 137.00 0 0 0 0 0 65 1041 6 Sproles, Darren RB 131.00 0 0 48 244 1 75 667 7 Ingram, Mark RB 85.00 0 0 156 602 5 6 29 0 Thomas, Pierre RB 85.00 0 0 105 473 1 39 354 1 Morgan, Joseph WR 52.00 0 0 1 1 0 10 379 3 Henderson, Devery WR 35.00 0 0 1 13 0 22 316 1 Ivory, Chris RB 32.00 0 0 40 217 2 2 15 0 Access more fantasy football and NFL statistics in our Statistics Analyzer...

Panthers fantasy football leaders and statistics Player Name Pos Fan Pts PaYd PaTD Run RuYd RuTD Rec ReYd ReTD Newton, Cam QB 354.00 3869 19 127 741 8 0 6 0 Smith, Steve WR 137.00 0 0 3 27 0 73 1174 4 Williams, DeAngelo RB 123.00 0 0 173 737 5 13 187 2 Olsen, Greg TE 107.00 0 0 0 0 0 69 843 5 LaFell, Brandon WR 88.00 0 0 3 35 0 44 677 4 Stewart, Jonathan RB 54.00 0 0 93 336 1 17 157 1 Murphy, Louis WR 32.00 0 0 1 3 0 25 336 1 Barnidge, Gary TE 11.00 0 0 0 0 0 6 78 1 Pilares, Kealoha WR 10.00 0 0 1 17 0 2 42 1 Edwards, Armanti WR 10.00 0 0 0 0 0 5 121 0 Access more fantasy football and NFL statistics in our Statistics Analyzer...

Saints depth chart QB RB FB WR (Left) WR (Right) TE PK

Panthers depth chart QB RB FB WR (Left) WR (Right) TE PK Cam Newton Jonathan Stewart Mike Tolbert Steve Smith Brandon LaFell Greg Olsen Graham Gano Derek Anderson DeAngelo Williams Richard Brockel Ted Ginn Jr. Domenik Hixon Ben Hartsock Morgan Lineberry Jimmy Clausen Kenjon Barner Michael Zordich David Gettis Armanti Edwards Nelson Rosario Colby Cameron Armond Smith Joe Adams Kealoha Pilares

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WEEK 2 FANTASY FOOTBALL MATCHUPS
ARI @ NWE | BAL @ PHI | CHI @ GNB | CLE @ CIN | DAL @ SEA | DEN @ ATL | DET @ SFO | HOU @ JAC | KAN @ BUF | MIN @ IND | NOR @ CAR | NYJ @ PIT | OAK @ MIA | TAM @ NYG | TEN @ SDG | WAS @ STL