Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton went 14-for-27 for 212 yards against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8. He also rushed for 43 yards on seven carries during the game.

Footballguys View: Newton was a fantasy dud because Jonathan Stewart punched in both of the short yardage running scores and the team also settled for field goals multiple times. It’s fair to wonder if the Panthers will use him as much as runner around the goal line after he was concussed, but Newton should still be a strong QB1 in any event with a porous Panthers pass defense that is likely to get him in high-scoring games.

Arizona Cardinals WR John Brown caught four passes for 49 yards and one touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8.

Footballguys View: Brown didn’t play a huge role in the passing game, but he caught a tough touchdown over the middle and created some momentum heading into the bye. He’s worth carrying in typical leagues, but Brown isn’t going to be a reliable play this year. The Cardinals have some soft second-half pass defenses on their schedule, so Brown might still help our teams.

Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald caught 10 passes for 74 yards against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8.

Footballguys View: Fitzgerald was hobbled by a foot issue for part of this game, but he’ll have the bye to heal. He is on pace to set a career-high in catches for the second-straight season.

Houston Texans RB Lamar Miller ran 17 times for 56 yards in a 20-13 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Oct. 30. Miller also had one 1-yard touchdown.

Footballguys View: Miller was not as effective as usual despite Detroit missing Haloti Ngata, but Alfred Blue missed time with a rib issue and Miller was able to score after a sick DeAndre Hopkins one-handed catch down to the one yard line. He has a well-timed bye that should hopefully allow his shoulder injury to heal. He’s an RB2 going forward.

Arizona Cardinals WR JJ Nelson caught eight passes for 79 yards and two touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8.

Footballguys View: Nelson should be a hot waiver wire pickup heading into his bye as Michael Floyd, Larry Fitzgerald, and John Brown should all get healthier during the Cardinals’ bye, but Nelson showed he is deserving of more consideration over Michael Floyd, who has disappointed all year. Add him in PPR leagues if you can afford the spot.

Arizona Cardinals RB David Johnson caught seven passes for 84 yards against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8. He also rushed for 24 yards on 10 carries during the game.

Footballguys View: The Panthers had kryptonite for Johnson in the running game, but he salvaged a decent fantasy day on his catches in garbage time. He’s the #1 running back in fantasy football heading into his bye.

Detroit Lions TE Eric Ebron caught seven passes for 79 yards Sunday, Oct. 30, in a 20-13 loss to the Houston Texans.

Footballguys View: Ebron was back and came through big in his expanded role. The Lions don’t have a true #1 receiver, but Ebron has taken back over in the middle of the field. He’s a high floor TE1 going forward.

Detroit Lions RB Theo Riddick ran 11 times for 56 yards Sunday, Oct. 30, in a 20-13 loss to the Houston Texans.

Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford threw for 240 yards and a touchdown in a 20-13 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday, Oct. 30.

Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Palmer went 35-for-46 for 363 yards, three touchdowns and one interception against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8. He also fumbled twice with the team losing possession on one of the fumbles.

Footballguys View: Palmer was getting battered early in this game but he was able to put up a very nice fantasy game with a garbage time comeback effort. Heading into the bye Palmer doesn’t really have moment, but he does have some good second half matchups on his side. He’s a matchup play and QBBC member at this point with upside if his receiver corps can get healthier.