Most season long fantasy leagues opt for a team defense over a position by position selection of players like the offensive side of fantasy football. If Cam Newton finds the big plays that were lacking in February, the Panthers start the season 1-0. The commercial might have used a bit of hyperbole when the voiceover said “All the world will be your enemy”, but given the heat Newton has faced following Super Bowl 50, it doesn’t feel that far off. Im going to treat them like theyre Darrelle Revis and Richard Sherman..
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Continuity counts in Carolina’s favor. At least he won’t have to face star cornerback Josh Norman, who signed with the Redskins after the Panthers rescinded their franchise tag in the offseason.
The 2016 season kicks off Thursday night in the traditional format of the defending Super Bowl champs hosting the first regular-season game.
Surely, Newton was pained to see all that whimsicality at his expense. Originally, the Broncos were the favorite, but that was before the team named Trevor Siemian their starting quarterback.
While Denver head coach Gary Kubiak has been enthused about the growth of Siemian, the harsh reality is that the Broncos head into the 2016 home opener with question marks all over the offense.
PANTHERS Defence – OVERALL (6), RUSH (5), PASS (11). “But I know Trevor is ready to do his part and we’re behind him 100 percent”.
So, just who is Trevor Siemian? The entire offense is attempting to jell behind a mostly new front five. He recorded three sacks and had a hand in two takeaways.
The Panthers are going to be looking for revenge, but the Broncos will look to get them on their heels early on.
Protecting Siemian is a top priority. Blake Bortles has weapons on the offense with plenty of wide receivers and a backfield whereas the defense is a work in progress, despite having some key pieces on defense. This is the major area the Broncos hold the advantage.
The Carolina offense needs all the motivation it can get for the regular season. As a rookie in 2014, Benjamin caught 73 balls for over 1,000 yards, while adding nine touchdowns.
Kuechly said Carolina won’t overlook Siemian after studying his preseason film.
“I think we’re really fortunate with that depth there at receiver, running back, obviously, and tight end across the board”, Siemian said.
Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans: The Bears will make this game interesting, especially if Jay Cutler can protect the football, but I think he has a tough matchup here. GM Dave Gettleman is quick to point out the Panthers are 22-4 since Remmers took over as their starting right tackle. All three, along with Bene Benwikere, will be tasked with trying to contain the Broncos passing attack. Here’s hoping this is the year they get ring No. 7.
As of today, there are two ways to watch the Panthers vs the Broncos game online.
Run-stuffer Malik Jackson, who recovered Newton’s fumble in the end zone for Denver’s first defensive TD in six Super Bowl appearances, and linebacker Danny Trevathan also found riches in free agency. In order for Newton to be characterized as a tier 1 QB and be put with the names of Brady, Brees and Rodgers is to continue his MVP like play and not defer from it. The past is the past.
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Elliott’s agent Frank Salzano said Tuesday Elliott and his family were pleased with the outcome and Elliott looked forward to putting the issue behind him.
