Carolina Panthers fantasy football Week 1 analysis

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 18: Devin Funchess #17 of the Carolina Panthers salutes the crowd after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the 4th quarter during the game at Bank of America Stadium on September 18, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 13: Cam Newton #1 and teammate Devin Funchess #17 of the Carolina Panthers celebrate a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 13, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Devin Funchess, WR

Devin Funchess began emerging from former first-round pick Kelvin Benjamin‘s shadow late last season, catching five of his eight touchdowns after Carolina traded Benjamin to Buffalo. As the new number one receiver for quarterback Cam Newton, Funchess is poised to make a run at becoming the Panthers first 1,000-yard receiver since the 2014 season.

Facing the Cowboys, Funchess should be a primary target for Newton, especially inside the red zone. At 6-foot-5 the Panthers wideout will have a sizable advantage over the shorter Dallas cornerbacks creating jump ball opportunities.

Funchess caught four of his five targets in the preseason for 54 yards and after working for an entire training camp with a healthy Newton, the pair will be ready to capitalize on the Cowboys secondary.

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