Fantasy Football: Carolina Panthers Week 5 Outlook

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 23: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 23: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers runs against the Cincinnati Bengals during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Running Backs

The weakness of this Giants defense is clearly stopping the run as previously mentioned they are near the bottom in rushing yards allowed. This past week against the New Orleans Saints, Alvin Kamara ran for 134 yards and three rushing touchdowns. He also added five receptions for 47 yards.

Christian McCaffrey certainly looked great against the Bengals in Week 3 but the one thing that has evaded him and keeps him from being a top running back in fantasy football is the lack of touchdowns. He has yet to find the end zone this year and is coming off a rookie season where he only had two.

The good news for McCaffrey, and fantasy owners, is that the Giants have given up at least one score to opposing running backs every game this season. This is a chance for the second-year back to really break out and it would not be surprising to see him finish as a Top 5 running back this week.

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