Week 15 vs. Washington
Jonathan Stewart only averaged 2.8 yards per carry against San Diego last week, but he wound up with 66 yards and a touchdown with a full workload. Stewart has remained a steady, albeit unspectacular fantasy option throughout most of the season, and it’s good to see him scoring more touchdowns on a team that features Cam Newton at QB. In only 10 games, he already has more touchdowns this season than he has in any other season since 2009.
This week, Stewart has some upside against a Washington run defense that has allowed 17 touchdowns on the ground this year – tied for third most in the league. Washington should be a vulnerable target for a Panthers team trying to finish the season on a strong note, and Stewart should benefit from another full workload. We have him as a RB2 option in most leagues this week and should be a safe start.