Fantasy Aces
1. Cam Newton/Steve Smith, Panthers – Newton wasted no time silencing his critics, going 24 of 37 for 422 yards and three touchdowns (2 passing, 1 rushing) in his rookie debut against the Cardinals. He ended the day with 29 fantasy points and also resuscitated the fantasy value of Steve Smith, who had 176 yards receiving and caught both of Newton’s touchdown passes. The Panthers may have lost the game 28-21, but have to be encouraged with Newton’s performance and his immediate rapport with Smith. It’s only one game, but fantasy owners may have to think about scooping up Newton before someone else does.
2. Mike Tolbert, Chargers – The Bolts’ bruising running back was responsible for all three of San Diego’s touchdowns in its 24-17 win over the Vikings. Both Tolbert and his counterpart in the backfield, Ryan Mathews, carried the ball 12 times each, but Tolbert also led the Chargers in receptions on this day with nine. His 26 fantasy points were a welcome sight to fantasy owners who started him and frustrating for owners who watched him light it up from their bench.
3. Kenny Britt, Titans – Those who spent a late-round pick on Kenny Britt in their fantasy draft look to be in for quite the season. On a day where the Titans got virtually nothing from Chris Johnson (more on that in a bit), Britt picked up the slack against the Jags, catching five balls for 136 yards and two touchdowns – 25 fantasy points, albeit in a 16-14 loss. Once Johnson gets acclimated to playing football at a high level again, we suspect that Britt could be even more dangerous.
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