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Running Back Rank: #5 Overall: #5
It took a few seasons, but Williams finally ?got it? last year. He had a huge, breakout season, scoring a league-high 20 touchdowns while rushing for 1,515 yards. He got in shape during the offseason and came to camp with a purpose and it showed. Williams had eight100-yard games. For his career, he averages 5.1 yards per carry. Needless to say, he is a big-play back capable of hitting a home-run every time he touches the ball. The only issues holding Williams back a little is second-year back Jonathan Stewart, who will cut into his playing time and steal some of the goal-line work. The Panthers do have a run-heavy offense, though, which helps Williams get plenty of work even with Stewart around. Williams is a complete back. He runs with power, being able to carry a pile, but is also a home-run threat. Williams showed a lot more patience last season, something that plagued in past years.
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Williams was taken as a No. 3 back last year, but that won't be the case this year. He is a top-10 pick for fantasy teams. You saw what he was capable of last season. We aren't sure he'll repeat those numbers and having Stewart lurking around is a concern. But we still like Williams to get around 1,500 yards and double-digit scores. |
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| Williams is active for the Week 11 game. |
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| Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. He is listed as questionable for Week 11. |
| Fantasy Impact: Williams should be ready to go for the Thursday game. He followed a similar pattern last week and played. |
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| Williams is active for the Week 10 game. |
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| ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (knee) will play in Week 10 after testing his knee in pregame warm-ups. |
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| ESPNews reports Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (knee) will be a game-time decision in Week 10. |
| Fantasy Impact: We still aren't sure the exact injury Williams is suffering, but it isn't a good sign he didn't practice Friday. |
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| ESPN.com reports Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (knee) did not practice Friday, Nov. 13, and is questionable for Week 10. |
| Fantasy Impact: Not a good sign. Williams is going to be a game-time decision this week. |
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| Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 12. He likely will start in Week 10. |
| Fantasy Impact: Williams should be just fine for the Week 10 game. |
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| Charles Chandler, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 11. He was probably resting and will be able to practice the rest of the week. |
| Fantasy Impact: The knee is a new injury, but we wouldn't be too worked up about it. He should play this week. |
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| The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries in Week 9. |
| Fantasy Impact: Williams has been a monster of late. He is making a case as the top fantasy back in the game once again. |
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| Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports Carolina Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams could have a big game Week 7 because the Buffalo Bills, the team's opponent, rank 32nd in rushing defense. |
| Fantasy Impact: Williams is a must start for fantasy teams. |
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