DeAngelo Williams/Jonathan Stewart Fantasy News 2010/2011

HacheMan · Jul 23, 2010

Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers The Charlotte Observer confirms that "all indications are" Jonathan Stewart (heel) and DeAngelo Williams (ankle) will be fully recovered from their offseason surgeries by the start of camp.
Williams was a full participant toward the end of pre-camp workouts. Stewart hasn't practiced, but NFL.com reported last week that he's been medically cleared. The Observer expects the Panthers to "rely on the duo more than ever" while breaking in a new starting quarterback and No. 2 wide receiver. July 23
Source: Charlotte Observer

HacheMan · Aug 16, 2010

Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Panthers coach John Fox said that Jonathan Stewart (heel) is "way farther ahead than this time last year."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Stewart missed the majority of last year's camp and then rushed for 1,133 yards on 5.1 yards per carry to go with 10 touchdowns. This year, he had surgery to clean out bone spurs in that heel and he's expected to take a step forward in terms of health.
Aug. 16 - 12:07 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Charlotte Observer</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 6, 2010

DeAngelo Williams - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>DeAngelo Williams was held out of Wednesday's practice with an illness.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Players listed with an "illness" on the injury report typically only miss a day, though Williams' sickness is undisclosed. Check back Thursday for an update. It's unlikely that he's in danger of missing Week 5 against Chicago.
Oct. 6 - 1:10 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Darin Gantt on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 26, 2010

DeAngelo Williams - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>DeAngelo Williams (foot) is considered day-to-day.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>It's not much of an update, other than to confirm that the injury isn't serious. It's not clear at this point if his status for Week 8 will be affected. Jonathan Stewart would be the lead back if Williams has to miss any time.
Oct. 26 - 10:21 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Charlotte Observer</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 27, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>DeAngelo Williams misses Weds. practice </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>DeAngelo Williams - RB - CAR - Oct. 27 - 2:02 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>DeAngelo Williams (foot) missed Panthers practice on Wednesday.
The Panthers have publicly downplayed Williams' injury, but he was in significant pain after appearing to sprain or at least tweak the foot late in Sunday's win over San Francisco. He's probably headed for a questionable tag. With a date against St. Louis' 16th-ranked run defense on tap, Jonathan Stewart owners may finally have the opportunity they've been waiting for.
Source: Darin Gantt on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 27, 2010

DeAngelo Williams - RB - Panthers According to Darin Gantt of the Rock Hill Herald, DeAngelo Williams (ankle) is "not necessarily" out for Week 8 despite missing Wednesday's practice.
We could've told you as much, but the fact that Carolina's top beat reporter doesn't have a good idea of Williams' status confirms that it's totally up in the air. Fantasy owners will just have to monitor practice reports to figure out the likelihood of Williams' availability. If he doesn't practice by Friday, it's a good bet that he'll be inactive agt St. Louis. Jonathan Stewart, then, would start. October 27 - 3:51 p.m. ET
Source: Darin Gantt on Twitter

HacheMan · Oct 28, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>DeAngelo Williams to be game-time decision </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>DeAngelo Williams - RB - CAR - Oct. 28 - 5:34 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach John Fox confirmed that DeAngelo Williams (foot sprain) is headed toward game-time decision status this week after missing Thursday's practice.
Fox called Williams "day-to-day," declining to predict if his starter would play. "If I knew that I'd probably be doing something else, like at the racetrack," said Fox, suggesting that the call would be made "an hour and a half before kickoff." At this point, our best guess is that Jonathan Stewart will start with Williams sitting out.
Source: Gaston Gazette
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HacheMan · Oct 29, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>DeAngelo Williams doubtful, Stewart to start </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>DeAngelo Williams - RB - CAR - Oct. 29 - 12:16 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>DeAngelo Williams (foot) is listed as "doubtful" for this week's game at St. Louis after missing practice again on Friday.
Jonathan Stewart owners finally get the break they've waiting for, and Mike Goodson should see increased action as a passing-down specialist. Though Stewart has struggled this season, he's worthy of RB1 consideration considering his history (150.3 yards per game) as a fill-in starter. Williams never practiced this week, which leaves his status up in the air heading into Week 9 against the Saints.
Source: Darin Gantt on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 30, 2010

DeAngelo Williams - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>DeAngelo Williams (foot) did not make the Panthers' flight to St. Louis, and will not play Week 8 against the Rams.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Expect Jonathan Stewart to get a full workload against a St. Louis defense yielding 4.6 yards per rush, but just two rushing touchdowns. We like Stewart as a bonafide RB1/elite RB2 while Williams is out of action.
Oct. 30 - 4:14 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Darin Gantt on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 1, 2010

DeAngelo Williams - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>DeAngelo Williams (foot) refused to estimate a timetable for return when discussing his injury on Monday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Williams was seen "hobbling through" the locker room Monday after being inactive for Week 8. Jonathan Stewart didn't make much of a case for more carries going forward against the Rams, managing just 38 total yards on 15 touches. The starting job is likely to be Williams' when he returns, but he doesn't appear close to 100 percent. Carolina hosts New Orleans in Week 9.
Nov. 1 - 3:05 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Darin Gantt on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 4, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: DeAngelo Williams gunning for Week 10 </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>DeAngelo Williams - RB - CAR - Nov. 4 - 2:06 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>The Gaston Gazette's Steve Reed reports that DeAngelo Williams (foot) will be held out again this week versus the Saints.
Williams is aiming for a return next week at Tampa Bay. Jonathan Stewart will draw a second straight start against a Saints defense allowing the 12th-most fantasy points to opposing backs. Considering the Panthers' run-blocking woes and Stewart's 2.8 yards per carry average, he's only a RB2 option this week. Unless Stewart breaks out, Williams is a lock to return to the feature back role.
Source: Steve Reed on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 5, 2010

DeAngelo Williams - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>DeAngelo Williams (foot) is listed as doubtful for Week 9.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Jonathan Stewart will start against the Saints. Williams is hitting waiver wires in many leagues, but Stewart so far hasn't played well enough to steal the feature back job. D-Will is worth picking up if he's been dropped. If J-Stew continues to struggle, Williams could be a fantasy asset down the stretch of the season. He needs to finish strong in a contract year.
Nov. 5 - 1:53 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Charlotte Observer</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 8, 2010

Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Panthers confirmed Monday that Jonathan Stewart suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Saints.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Stewart left on a cart, indicating a severe concussion. His Week 10 status is uncertain, leaving the door open for Mike Goodson to potentially see 14-plus touches against a poor Bucs run defense. Tyrell Sutton has a bum ankle, and DeAngelo Williams has no timetable to return from his sprained foot.
Nov. 8 - 6:02 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

yanni_gogolak · Nov 11, 2010

Mike Goodson
#33
Running Back
Carolina Panthers

Nov 10 Goodson said Wednesday that he has been told that he will start at running back for the Panthers Sunday against Tampa Bay, the Gaston Gazette reports.Recommendation: DeAngelo Williams (foot), Jonathan Stewart (head) and Tyrell Sutton (ankle) all sat out practice Wednesday, but the fact that Goodson has already been informed that he will start this week, suggests that Panthers could be without all three of their banged-up backs this week. If that's the case, Goodson could be busy against a Bucs' defense that has given up an average of 147 yards on the ground thus far. Only Denver and Buffalo are allowing more rushing yards per game.

source: Yahoo!

HacheMan · Nov 11, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: DeAngelo Williams due back Week 11 </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>DeAngelo Williams - RB - CAR - Nov. 10 - 4:13 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that DeAngelo Williams (foot) is expected to return in Week 11 against Baltimore.
Mike Goodson will get the Week 10 start at Tampa, but Williams will retake his job versus the Ravens the following Sunday. While the Panthers don't get a truly favorable running-game matchup until Week 15 against Arizona, Williams should be picked up if he's been dropped in fantasy leagues. He'll return in the feature back role for the final seven weeks of the season.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 12, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Williams, Stewart ruled out for Sunday's game </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>DeAngelo Williams - RB - CAR - Nov. 12 - 12:31 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Panthers RBs DeAngelo Williams (foot), Jonathan Stewart (concussion), and Tyrell Sutton (ankle) have been ruled out for Week 10.
Williams never even practiced this week after reportedly aiming for a return against the Bucs. Mike Goodson has taken all of the first-team reps in practice this week and will start against one of the softest run defenses in the league. Josh Vaughan and Andre Brown will back up Goodson and perhaps play in short-yardage situations.
Source: Joe Person on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 14, 2010

Jonathan Stewart - RB - Panthers </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Panthers running backs Jonathan Stewart (concussion), DeAngelo Williams (foot) and Tyrell Sutton (ankle) are all inactive for Sunday's game against the Bucs, as expected.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Mike Goodson will be the feature back, with Andre Brown and Josh Vaughan backing him up. Consider Goodson a flex kind of play, with some upside in PPR formats. Other Panthers inactives: Third QB Armanti Edwards, WR Devin Thomas, DE Greg Hardy, LB Abdul Hodge and CB C.J. Wilson.
Nov. 14 - 11:51 a.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

The Sports Scientist · Nov 17, 2010

DeAngelo Williams out for season with the foot, according to ESPN.

I just missed picking up Goodson in my league by 5 minutes.

HacheMan · Nov 17, 2010

Crazy huh SS

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</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>DeAngelo Williams' season is officially over </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>DeAngelo Williams - RB - CAR - Nov. 17 - 1:14 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Panthers placed RB DeAngelo Williams on injured reserve with a sprained left foot, ending his season.
Williams finishes with career lows across the board, even dating back to his days behind DeShaun Foster on the depth chart. The contract-year back presumably had a setback with his foot injury, which was only revealed to be a sprain. He was shut down with seven games left, so it's hard to imagine that the injury wasn't something more serious. Williams, 27, is no lock to return to penny-pinching Carolina in 2011. The Panthers don't figure to let him walk in free agency, but could franchise tag him and place him on the trade block to get something in return.
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HacheMan · Nov 18, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Jonathan Stewart held out again Thursday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Jonathan Stewart - RB - CAR - Nov. 18 - 1:29 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Jonathan Stewart (concussion) was held out of practice again Thursday.
Tyrell Sutton (ankle) is also missing practice once again, leaving Mike Goodson as the feature back for the second straight week. Considering the opponent, a quarterback with just four practices under his belt, and the presence of Josh Vaughan at the goal-line, Goodson belongs on fantasy benches in Week 11.
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