The podcast will be up tomorrow, but in the meantime, here's some analysis of Thursday's game between the Panthers and the Bucs:
While Cam Newton hasn't consistently put up big numbers this season, he's done well against terrible defenses, and that's exactly what he's going up against on Thursday. Newton threw for just 204 yards and one touchdown against the Rams last week, but the Bucs are even worse than the Rams, so expect Newton to perform like he did against the Giants and Vikings earlier this season. Newton is a solid QB1 this week. Running back DeAngelo Williams struggled against the Rams, gaining just 40 yards on the ground. He'll continue to get carries, though, and he has a good matchup this week. Consider him a low-end RB2/flex. Receiver Steve Smith had 69 yards and a TD against the Rams, which is about what you should expect against the Bucs. While the Bucs do have a terrible pass defense, Smith will get all of the attention, meaning someone like Brandon LaFell could have a big game. LaFell isn't a bad sleeper option for a flex spot.
Things just keep getting worse for the Bucs. Doug Martin has a shoulder injury, and he's officially been ruled out of tomorrow's game. That means Mike James will get the start. Don't bother putting James into your lineup, though, as the Panthers boast the league's fourth-best run defense. The Bucs actually didn't play that badly against the Falcons, as QB Mike Glennon threw for 256 yards and 2 TDs. Glennon spent most of the day throwing to Vincent Jackson, targeting VJax 22 times and connecting on 10 of those for 138 yards and both of his TDs. Again, the Panthers have a good defense, but Jackson will get so many looks that it's hard to bench him. Consider him a high-end WR2.
We'll have the podcast up tomorrow afternoon.
-- Ryan and Traci
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