Fantasy Football Player Notes

The Steelers brought in a new offensive coordinator this offseason in an attempt to increase the team's play action rate, but that rate has declined every game entering Week 4. "Big Ben" isn't moving too well these days and is nothing more than a volume-dependent, low-end QB2 in fantasy.

It was a disastrous passing performance for Newton in Week 12 as he completed just 5-of-21 passes for 92 yards and two interceptions. Carolina now heads on a bye in Week 13 and it's unclear what their quarterback plans will be afterwards since Newton was ultimately benched against the Dolphins. Still, the rushing upside is there, and Miami's defense can be a nightmare for opposing QBs on their good days. Newton draws the Falcons in Week 14 and remains in the low-end QB1 conversation, assuming he remains the starter.