Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams is inactive for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Williams is dealing with a hand injury that forced him out of Carolina's Week 14 game against the New Orleans Saints. The Panthers thought on Friday that Williams will likely be active on Sunday as an "emergency" option. It appears as though he couldn't suit up even for that role.
DeAngelo Williams injury update: Panthers RB ruled inactive, Jonathan Stewart will handle workload again
DeAngelo Williams is Inactive for Sunday’s game with a hand injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Even if Williams suited up, the Panthers are realizing that Jonathan Stewart is simply the better back at this point in their respective careers. Carolina has refused to give one of these guys the overall edge in carries throughout the past few years, but Williams hasn't been great this season while Stewart is picking up steam.
Fantasy Impact: Williams has no fantasy value and should not be carried throughout the remainder of the season. Stewart definitely has some fantasy value, especially with Williams staying off the field. Stewart can be considered a low-end RB2 against a soft Tampa Bay defense.
