Greg Olsen led the Carolina Panthers were six receptions for 72 yards and two touchdowns against the Chicago Bears in Week 5. He was targeted nine times by Cam Newton, only trailing Kelvin Benjamin in that category.
Greg Olsen goes off in fantasy against Bears
Olsen looked sharp against his former team. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Newton struggled to connect with Benjamin throughout the game, but Olsen remained a reliable weapon for him. The veteran tight end now has 27 receptions and four touchdowns in 2014.
Fantasy impact: Newton certainly likes to look Benjamin’s way, but the rookie dealt with drops and issues locating the ball at times in Week 5. Olsen continues to prove himself as the most consistent target in the Panthers passing game. A former Bear himself, he was surely looking to do some damage against his old team.
Through five games Olsen leads the Panthers in receptions and receiving touchdowns. He’s mid-range TE1 with upside like he showed in Week 5. Expect Olsen to continue to be a main target for Newton against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6.
