Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin has 17 catches for 262 yards and a touchdown over the last three weeks combined. That accounts for nearly 70 percent of his production on the year.
Fantasy football start/sit Week 7: What to do with Kelvin Benjamin
The Panthers’ top receiver is rolling. We break down the fantasy implications.
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He’ll be in tough matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 7. Good to know he’s found his rhythm.
Fantasy impact: After suffering an injury in Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints, owners held their breath hoping that the injury was nothing long term. Fortunately it wasn’t. Benjamin played the very next game. He’s been reliable ever since.
Going into the game against Chicago, Benjamin faces a team that has allowed just two receivers to cross the 75-yard mark this season. Benjamin will no doubt face tight coverage given how well he’s has played.
Kyle Fuller is one of the league’s better cornerbacks. The good news for Benjamin is, he’ll have the size advantage over his counterpart. If this were earlier in the season owners may have been tempted to bench Benjamin, but right now, he’s got to start.
Recommendation: Start
