If the 2016 season has not already been bad enough for the 1-3 Carolina Panthers, the team will be without superstar quarterback Cam Newton this week due to a concussion. With this news, backup Derek Anderson will get the start for the Panthers when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 5: Derek Anderson could provide some value
Carolina’s backup quarterback will start on Monday against Tampa Bay. We explore the fantasy implications.
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Last Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, Anderson came into the game during the fourth quarter after Newton had to exit with a concussion. Carolina’s backup quarterback finished the game completing 17 of his 23 passes for 172 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Fantasy Impact: In his first start since 2014, Anderson’s matchup with the Bucs on Monday seems to be pretty favorable.
Tampa Bay’s defense has struggled against opposing quarterbacks so far in 2016, allowing the position group to throw for almost 270 yards and two touchdowns per game this season. If anything, Carolina still has a decent shot at winning this game even without Newton in the lineup.
For Newton’s fantasy owners, they should consider adding Anderson to their roster before Sunday. They shouldn’t exclude starting the veteran quarterback in their lineups this week based on his favorable matchup, either.
