Carolina Panthers receiver Kelvin Benjamin hasn't played like a rookie. In fact, he's in rare air and is having one of the best rookie seasons at receiver in the past decade.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 8: Kelvin Benjamin
Benjamin is having a terrific rookie season. Should he be in your fantasy lineup this week?
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Cincinnati Bengals wideout A.J. Green has been the benchmark for massive rookie seasons. In the seven first games of his career, he totaled 33 catches, 516 yards and five scores. Kelvin has basically mirrored those in his first seven with 34 catches, 477 yards and five scores. Plus, his starting quarterback had been hurt to start the season.
The Panthers get the Seattle Seahawks this week. Last year, they would be considered as a scary defense, but not so much this season. Due to an inability to pressure the quarterback, they aren't in the top 20 for rushing yards allowed or passing yards allowed this year and are coming in on a two-game losing streak.
Fantasy impact: It’s at home and Benjamin fantasy owners should be excited for this matchup. He’s a very strong WR2 and should be in almost all lineups.
