Cam Newton Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

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Age: 35
Weight: 245 lbs
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by Brandon Niles

· Oct 18, 2018 · 1:11 PM EDT

CAR QB Cam Newton - Week 7 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 7 at Philadelphia Eagles

Cam Newton had a modest day in a loss to the Redskins last week, throwing for 275 yards, a pair of touchdowns and an interception. He also ran for 43 yards. Newton is on pace for 38.4 total touchdowns on the season, and he’s averaging 41.6 rushing yards per game. That kind of versatility and production make him a viable option each and every week.

Against the Eagles this week, Newton will face a defense that has been relatively effective at limited opposing passers this year, aside from a shot of FitzMagic in Week 2. While the matchup won’t be easy and Newton may face pressure all game, his ability to make things happen on the run and while under duress make him a must-start regardless of the matchup. We have him inside our top-ten this week and he should be active in all leagues.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 10, 2018 · 5:31 PM EDT

CAR QB Cam Newton - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 at Washington Redskins

Cam Newton had an off game against the Giants, throwing two interceptions and gaining only 29 yards on eight rushing attempts. He did throw for 237 yards and a pair of touchdowns, but it was ultimately a disappointing day for fantasy owners counting on Newton.

This week, Cam will face a Washington team that just gave up big numbers to Drew Brees and the Saints. Cam should continue to be the primary cog that moves the Panthers offense, and he’s a must-start every week, regardless of matchup.

by Brandon Niles

· Oct 04, 2018 · 12:05 PM EDT

CAR QB Cam Newton - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. New York Giants

Cam Newton had only 150 yards passing against the Bengals in Week 3 before the bye, but he threw for a two touchdowns and added 36 yards and another pair of touchdowns on the ground. Newton’s ability to supplement his passing totals with production on the ground is what makes him such an excellent fantasy option, and he’s been effective this season using his cupboard of new weapons. He’s completed five touchdown passes to five different receivers in route to a 2-1 record.

This week, Cam should be in your lineup against the Giants. While New York has been above average against the pass on defense this year, they’ve allowed a league-high 150 rushing yards to opposing quarterbacks. Cam is a must-start each week regardless of matchup, and expect another solid performance from the versatile veteran.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 20, 2018 · 6:58 PM EDT

CAR QB Cam Newton - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Despite a crushing defeat, Cam Newton put up strong numbers last week against the Falcons. He threw for 335 yards, three touchdowns and an interception, while adding 42 yards on the ground. Newton has the potential to put up big numbers in any given week and it was good to see him throwing downfield. Four receivers had plays over 20 yards, including a 51-yard touchdown strike to rookie D.J. Moore.

This week, Newton will go up against a Bengals defense that has allowed 695 passing yards through the first two games of the season, though that was largely aided by Joe Flacco' garbage-time statistics last week after getting down early. Newton should once again be active with both his arm and his legs, and he’s a must-start every week due to his consistently high upside.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 12, 2018 · 10:25 PM EDT

CAR QB Cam Newton - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Atlanta Falcons

As he so often does, Cam Newton salvaged an underwhelming passing performance against the Cowboys last week with 58 yards and a touchdown on the ground. Even though he only threw for 161 yards, it was still a decent enough outing for the veteran. Newton should continue to be a high-floor option due to his versatility throughout the season.

This week, Cam will face a Falcons defense that kept Nick Foles in check last week but lost two of their top defenders in safety Keanu Neal and middle linebacker Deion Jones in the process. Newton should thrive, even on the road, and is a top-10 option in all league formats.

by Brandon Niles

· Sep 06, 2018 · 10:20 PM EDT

CAR QB Cam Newton - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Dallas Cowboys

Cam Newton had a down season by his standards last year, throwing for only 3,302 yards and tossing 16 interceptions—the second-most in his career. However, he still combined for 28 touchdowns, including six on the ground. His ability to impact the game with both his arm and his legs makes him a high-floor option each and every week. He finished with a career-high 754 rushing yards. There’s no reason to think he’ll stop running the ball this year.

The Cowboys were very average against the pass last season and they only allowed one rushing touchdown to the quarterback position, but Newton is the type of player who should be started regardless of matchup. Expect more dual-threat action for Newton. With arguably more weapons to work with than he’s had throughout his whole career, he should be considered a top fantasy option every week.

by Brandon Niles

· Jun 26, 2018 · 7:52 PM EDT

CAR QB Cam Newton - 2018 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Cam Newton looked more like himself last season after a down year in 2016. He still didn’t match the 45 touchdowns he amassed in 2015, but his completion rate improved (59.1%) and he threw 22 touchdowns. Furthermore, after rushing for a career-low 359 yards in 2016, he gained a career-high 754 yards on the ground, adding six additional touchdowns. Newton continues to be a viable dual-threat fantasy option, giving him high upside in any given week. The additions of Torrey Smith and first-round pick D.J. Moore to the Carolina receiving corps should help him, as well as the hiring of Norv Turner as offensive coordinator.

Fantasy Downside

Newton is 29 years old and ran the ball 139 times last season, making durability a potential issue. While he’s only missed three games throughout his career, he’s consistently nagged by injuries and is targeted by opposing defenders for bone-crushing hits. Additionally, while Turner has a long history of success as a coordinator, his last couple of stops in Minnesota and Cleveland didn’t yield tremendous fantasy numbers at the quarterback position — although, he didn't work with someone with Newton’s talent. The Panthers also continue to have a below-average offensive line.

2018 Bottom Line

Newton carries enough risk to make it concerning to invest too heavily in him, but he’s a bona fide starting fantasy quarterback with high upside in any given week. The group of weapons he has surrounding him may be the best he’s had throughout his career, and even if Turner isn’t as effective as he once was, he doesn’t have to be too inventive to exceed the expectations of a team that’s had Mike Shula leading the offense for the past five years. He should be considered a top-end option in all league formats — in the second-tier group of quarterbacks behind Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady.