Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams did not practice on Friday due to a thigh injury. He suddenly did not practice on Thursday after he had some soreness to his thigh, which makes him highly questionable for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions.
Jonathan Stewart could be in for a solid fantasy outing with DeAngelo Williams hurt
DeAngelo Williams missed practice on Friday. We break down the fantasy implications.
Al Messerschmidt
Williams has a history of thigh injuries and the Panthers may have to hold him out of the lineup because missing a Friday practice often means a player won't be suiting up the upcoming Sunday. If that's the case, Jonathan Stewart will likely get the lion's share of the carries while Mike Tolbert will be in the mix as a change-of-pace back.
The Lions have become a little better at stopping the run than a few years ago when every team ran all over them, but the Panthers should have some success moving the ball on the ground, especially with quarterback Cam Newton ready to go.
Fantasy impact: If Williams is out, fantasy owners can view Stewart as a solid RB2. He may end up losing a few touches around the goal line to Tolbert, but Stewart’s presence in the passing game gives him a high enough ceiling to use in most formats. Tolbert is a decent option in TD-heavy leagues.
