Cam Newton signs with Panthers

Nov 11, 2021

Free agent quarterback Cam Newton has signed with the Carolina Panthers.

Fantasy Impact:

Reunited, and it feels so good. The Carolina Panthers have added Cam Newton. Newton is now vaccinated and claims to feel the best that he has in years, so this may be his final shot. It may take him some time to familiarize himself with the playbook, so it may be P.J. Walker under center for Week 10. This is a huge move for a Carolina team that has a playoff-caliber defense and has struggled with Sam Darnold's ineffectiveness holding them back. Sam Darnold being sent to injured reserve created the need for an upgrade in the quarterback room, and Cam Newton was the answer. Newton is always interesting due to his QB1 upside, and now armed with more weapons than he has had since his Super Bowl run, he could push for weekly QB1 status when he takes over under center.

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Cowboys hope to get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back for Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:55 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said he's hoping Cowboys will get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooper Rush will get the start at QB again against the Commanders in Week 12. CeeDee Lamb led the way with 12 targets vs. the Texans, but it was Luke Schoonmaker, who took over after Jake Ferguson left with a concussion, who had 10 targets which was most behind Lamb. The addition of Cooks should help the Cowboys offense in what is a good matchup against the Commanders defense. For the fantasy world, Rush did end up throwing for 354 yards.

Cowboys will start Cooper Rush at QB in Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:48 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said Cooper Rush "will be the starter" this week against Washington and a package of plays will be formed for Trey Lance.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy came out and said he regrets not giving Lance a chance to run the offense in the loss to the Texans on Monday Night, but even after that the team is going forward with Rush in Week 12 against the Commanders. One would have to assume Rush gets the start the following week as well, which is a short week and a game on Thanksgiving Day game against the Giants.

49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) 'close' to playing in Week 11

The Athletic

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Shanahan said George Kittle was “close” to playing against Seattle and should be able to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

It's at least a good sign Kittle is expected to practice Wednesday. The hope is he will be ready to go in Week 12. The 49ers play at the Packers, and it's in the later Sunday window so owners will certainly want to pay attention to what kind of work Kittle can get in this week at practice.