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Fantasy Football Week 3: Waiver Wire Pickups

By Dan Thomas

Dec 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (31) and running back Matt Asiata (44) run onto the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (31) and running back Matt Asiata (44) run onto the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Fozzy Whittaker (43) runs as San Francisco 49ers defensive end DeForest Buckner (99) defends in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Fozzy Whittaker (43) runs as San Francisco 49ers defensive end DeForest Buckner (99) defends in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Fozzy Whittaker (6% Owned) and Cameron Artis-Payne (1% Owned) — RBs, Carolina Panthers

This recommended pickup should read awfully similar to the one before. That’s because just like with Arian Foster, it shouldn’t be a surprise Jonathan Stewart suffered an injury.

Fozzy Whittaker served as the team’s “bell cow” in Week 2 after Stewart went down. He finished with 19 touches and 131 yards. However, that was because Artis-Payne was inactive for the game. If he was active, he would have stolen some touches.

I’d love to tell you how the Panthers backfield is going to shake out with the absence of Stewart. The truth is I’m not sure, though. What you can expect is some sort of committee in the Panthers backfield between Whittaker, Artis-Payne, and Mike Tolbert.

If I’m guessing based on history, I’m willing to bet Cameron Artis-Payne leads the Panthers backfield in touches on Sunday.

With that said, I’m not feeling to great about this situation. Stewart is only expected to miss 1-2 weeks. The Panthers backfield is going to be a running back by committee without him. The Panthers are taking on the Minnesota Vikings who haven’t given up a rushing touchdown yet.

I’m not saying you shouldn’t take a chance on one of these two players, but definitely proceed with caution.

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