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Greg Olsen Leads Panthers In Receiving To Boost Fantasy Value

Greg Olsen led the Panthers in receiving against New York. We break down the fantasy implications.

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 9: Tight end Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers rushes upfield with a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium September 9, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 9: Tight end Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers rushes upfield with a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium September 9, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 9: Tight end Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers rushes upfield with a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium September 9, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
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Coming off a week with just one reception, Greg Olsen pleasantly surprised owners by catching seven passes for 98 yards on a total of 14 targets against the Giants. Cam Newton targeted his No. 1 tight end far more than anyone else on the field.

Fantasy Impact: Here’s the Olsen we were expecting to see in 2012. His stats could have been even better if he could have held onto a pass at the goal line late in the game. Still, his rapport with Newton bodes well for his future in your lineup, so hopefully you kept him around after such an awful performance in Week 2.

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