Panthers vs Giants fantasy football start/sit advice I bucket my advice using tiers.

There is the ‘Must Start’ which either (1) an elite player you drafted early that you play every week or (2) a player with a match-up to juicy to pass by. In some cases you may have an even better option to play so in that case adjust appropriately.The second tier is players you drafted high but may not have great match-ups and you got nothing better on the bench or via waiver. I then list the players you should not start that you might consider at some point this season. I’ll then cap it with any potential sleepers in this match-up.So let’s get to it.Must StartWR Odell Beckham Wes Horton Jersey , QB Cam Newton, RB Saquon Barkley, RB Christian McCaffreyThese should be pretty safe starts all around. I would love to say Barkley will disappoint against the Panthers run defense but his ability to hit a crease and take it a distance is something we’ve seen other running backs do already this season. Start if you have toQB Eli Manning, Panthers defense, K Graham GanoIf the Panthers can contain Barkley then they have a chance to create turnovers and keep the score down. Do not startRB C.J. Anderson, WR Devin Funchess, TE Ian Thomas, WR Curtis Samuel, WR Torrey Smith, WR Jarius WrightFunchess draws Janoris Jenkins who kept Saints WR Michael Thomas in check. I like Samuel’s potential but I have to see at least one game where he gets more than five targets before I spend a roster spot on him. In general Panthers wide receivers are too inconsistent to start in fantasy on a regular basis. Instead you should look for a good match-up.Sleeper picksWR Sterling Sheppard, WR DJ Moore Cheap Luke Kuechly Jersey , TE Rhett EllisonThe slot receiver will play a key role in both offenses, hence the Sheppard and Moore recommendations. This is provided those snaps don’t go to recently returned Curtis Samuel.Bonus helpHead to head match-up analysisSo in one of the my leagues I have both Matt Ryan and Cam Newton. I’m a little torn between who to start given how hot Ryan has been, which is the direction I am leaning. I also understand how well Newton plays at home. So I turned to a match-up analyzer. Here’s what it says.That is a solid lean to Newton you would say in layman's terms. In statistical terms it is ‘significant’. I’m putting Newton in and we will see next week is the collective experts know anything.Keep Pounding!Panthers TE Greg Olsen listed as questionable for season opener against Cowboys The Carolina Panthers have updated their injury report for tomorrow’s season opener against the Dallas Cowboys by listing tight end Greg Olsen as questionable citing a back injury, according to Bill Voth.Before you freak out, remember that there is no longer a probable designation on the injury report. You’re either questionable, doubtful or out. In other words—questionable is the new probable. If you need more convincing than that, hopefully this will provide you some comfort:If Olsen’s injury gets worse before kickoff tomorrow and he has to sit out, the Panthers will rely on the duo of Chris Manhertz and Ian Thomas to play tight end. Manhertz spent all of training camp on the PUP list after suffering a broken foot. Having a guy recovering from a broken foot and a rookie fourth round draft pick as the only two options at tight end is playing a dangerous game, so hopefully the Panthers won’t have to take that route.To put this short and sweet—PLEASE BE OKAY GREG!We’ll keep you updated on this developing situation, so stay tuned.