Despite being first-round prototypical talent, his very public post-game events his senior year vs. It is rare to see any undrafted player make it to the starting roster on an NFL team. Jonathan Stewart is projected to be a 5 th or 6 th round pick in a fantasy league of 8-12 teams.Ģ011 Stats: 184 rush 781 yds 5 td, 15 rec 148 ydsĢ012 ESPN Fantasy Projected Stats: 122 rush 545 yds 6 td, 14 rec 76 yds But, given his consistent level of fantasy point output since his rookie year in the league, Stewart is still an attractive player to use as your second running back or in your flex (WR/RB) position this season. As more offensive studs have emerged in Carolina, people question putting him as a starting running back on their fantasy team. So the decision for fantasy owners has become Stewart or Williams? And, this season the decision should go in favor of the former Duck, despite a recent ankle injury in preseason that may somewhat limit him in the early weeks of the season. Here’s ESPN’s fantasy football breakdown of Jonathan Stewart’s overall outlook and value in 2012 Newton became quite the ball hog near the endzone, setting a new NFL record for rushing TDs by a quarterback in his rookie campaign in 2011. The biggest reason for his decrease in touchdowns, but increase in role, is due to Carolina’s new quarterback, Cam Newton. His role as a receiver is coming alive, as he has frequently been used to run a little flat in the backfield or a hitch right off of the O-line. In turn, he is seeing less touchdowns, but more rushes. Carries are being split right down the middle between him and Williams. Stewart is seeing extended lengths of playing time and being used methodically on long drives. He has recently changed into simply the second starter. This worked well for fantasy owners who picked up Stewart in the late-rounds, as he racked up plenty of touchdowns. Many football analysts believe Jonathan Stewart, who just signed a long-term contract, deserves to be a starting back in the NFL But, in the Carolina Panthers’ offense, he is listed as second-string, splitting carries with fellow teammate Deangelo Williams.Įarlier in his career, Stewart saw about 30% of the carries and was featured in short-yardage situations. Here they are, the top 5 former Ducks that YOU should consider drafting, or perhaps claiming on waivers this year in fantasy football.Ģ011 Stats: 142 rush 761 yds 4 tds, 47 rec 413 yds 1 tdĢ012 ESPN Fantasy Projected Stats: 158 rush 772 yds 4 td, 44 rec 412 yds 1td This is no slight towards the Oregon football program or actual players themselves, but these kind of things will often happen to athletes and teams besides those from Alabama or Texas.īut what about those few Ducks who have made it to the NFL and cemented their stature among the world’s greatest football players? Where do they rank in the league? Should you draft the beloved former Ducks in your fantasy draft? While the dream exists for all who don the Oregon jersey, few will ever get the realistic opportunity to play at the next level, let alone become a household name. It is true that a majority of these high-praised athletes from Eugene have yet to become superstars in the NFL. But as of late, Duck fans have been able to appreciate their beloved Oregon alumni on Sundays as well. Specific to football, since Oregon doesn’t have an NFL team (yet), it seems that a high number of Duck fans here cling to the Seahawks or their own fantasy team on Sundays. For some it is an evolution of gambling, for others it is an evolution of sports, a game within the game. Only a very select few amount of wealthy people have the capital to own a professional sports franchise, but with fantasy sports anyone can “own” a team. Beyond just picking individual players, there are now spin-offs of pick ’em pools, elimination rounds, owner challenges, and other ways to have real people determine the outcome of somebody’s imaginary team. There are fantasy options for pro football, college football, baseball, hockey, golf, auto racing, soccer, and just about every other form of athletics imaginable. Starting years ago as a baseball concept (see the fantastic ESPN 30 for 30 film “ A Silly Little Game” to see the evolution of ‘Rotisserie League Fantasy Baseball’), now nearly every sport has fantasy options. It’s more than just a computer game - it’s a culture. It’s a silly concept, but has truly improved the experience for fans with or without a team to call their own. Average fans are given the titles of owners and commissioners, ultimately creating their own franchise with a group of like-minded sports fans craving that added incentive to watch. Fantasy Football has quickly transitioned from a nerdy game of mathematics and formulas into one of sports’ most popular forms of entertainment, next to March Madness Bracketology.
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