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The injury bug has already struck the NFL, as the second week of the 2020 regular season has provided many low points in a high-scoring week. Big-time names to budding stars experienced losses in some form this past week, making your fantasy football teams look quite sparse heading into the third game of the year. […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey isn’t known to back down from a challenge since he joined the NFL three seasons ago. Now that he faces another challenge after suffering a high ankle sprain in the Panthers’ 31-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the running back plans to use the same approach to overcome […]

Another NFL star sustained an injury after Week 2 proceedings. Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is expected to miss multiple weeks due to an ankle injury suffered during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. ESPN Senior NFL insider Adam Schefter reported the situation on Twitter: Panthers’ RB Christian McCaffrey is expected […]

The Carolina Panthers suffered multiple losses during Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Carolina fell to the Bucs after failing to mount a second-half comeback, and also lost star running back Christian McCaffrey to injury. McCaffrey left the game due to an ankle injury, and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported “CMC” will undergo […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey exited after suffering an ankle injury in the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Panthers’ RB Christian McCaffrey is questionable to return with an ankle injury. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 20, 2020 McCaffrey had a successful game leading into the remaining minutes of the fourth quarter as […]

New England Patriots wide receiver N’Keal Harry committed a near-costly fumble in the team’s Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins. Despite the mistake, Harry’s confident quarterback has plenty of trust in the wideout. Harry, who had five catches for 39 yards on six targets last Sunday, fumbled away his first potential score of the […]

With Week 1 of the 2020-21 regular season now officially right around the corner, fantasy football owners can finally rejoice — but not before attempting to set their lineups after quite the unique and unprecedented offseason for the NFL. Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, there was no preseason and all offseason activities were drastically […]

If you still find yourself in disbelief when watching Carolina Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey play football, then you’re not the only one.  Panthers new offensive coordinator Joe Brady, who is working with the 24-year-old running back in training camp ahead of the 2020 season, admitted that “He’s better than I thought he was,” […]

The New Orleans Saints are reportedly open to trading running back Alvin Kamara heading into the 2020 NFL season. Although his notable absence from training camp has served as a distraction, it is his desired price tag that is serving as the primary dealbreaker. According to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports, Kamara is looking for a […]

Running backs are the position that fantasy football drafters — if they are trying to win their league championship — are hitting early and hitting the hardest. This position simply offers the most potential value. And with the number of running backs that earn first-round fantasy grades, it makes the most sense to hit this […]

Carolina Panthers superstar running back Christian McCaffrey might be the most electric player in the NFL today. He simply does it all. In 2019, McCaffrey managed 1,387 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns while averaging 4.8 yards per carry. Meanwhile, he caught 116 receptions for 1,005 yards and another four touchdowns in the air. He […]

The Carolina Panthers have undergone some major changes this offseason, particularly under center, where they have parted ways with Cam Newton and replaced him with Teddy Bridgewater. But one key thing has remained the same: Christian McCaffrey in the backfield. McCaffrey has developed into one of the best running backs in the NFL and is […]

If the words ‘Saquon Barkley’ are mentioned in any sort of capacity, minds commonly travel to how hot of a commodity he is in the world of fantasy football. As one of the consensus top-two players in the fantasy world, hopes are always high for Barkley. Sitting just behind Carolina Panthers Swiss Army knife and […]

Earlier in the week, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was revealed as the highest rated quarterback for EA Sports’ “Madden 21.” The defending Super Bowl champion and Super Bowl MVP came in at a nearly perfect 99. With EA Sports then releasing its list of top-rated running backs on Tuesday afternoon, Carolina Panthers running […]

Rate, review, and subscribe to Establish the Pass on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. Apple Podcasts link: Episode 84 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Spotify Podcasts link: Episode 84 of the Establish the Pass Podcast Establish the Pass Podcast Episode 84 – Blake Lovell and Dillon Reagan pick their top 10 NFL running backs […]

The Carolina Panthers, as one of the NFL’s youngest franchises, are mostly known for being Cam Newton’s former team. However, they’ve rostered some very good players since 1995, including some solid running backs. Here are the five best. 3. Jonathan Stewart, 2008-2017 The Panthers drafted Stewart 13th overall in 2008, and although he didn’t exactly […]

Star running back Christian McCaffrey has done a lot of amazing things for the Carolina Panthers. Most of these were obviously with the football in his hands. But surprisingly, he’s been doing his best work for Carolina away from the gridiron recently. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Christian McCaffrey and his teammate Shaq Thompson are […]

Christian McCaffrey has seen a massive workload with the Carolina Panthers to begin his career and that likely won’t change in 2020. In a conversation with ESPN’s David Newton, Panthers’ new offensive coordinator Joe Brady hinted at McCaffrey’s workload remaining the same. “Christian had 429 touches this past year. That’s a lot, obviously. But if […]

Running backs have had a very tough time earning what they feel is their ‘fair, market value’ for a very long time, yet the idea of holding out has seemingly become more and more prevalent over the past few seasons. With players feeling as though they hold more leverage now in negotiations with teams, the […]

Former first round NFL Draft pick Christian McCaffrey recently inked a massive contract extension to remain with the Carolina Panthers. The veteran running back has become the face of the franchise over the course of the last several seasons. A well-rounded rusher with the capability of lining up to catch the football all over the […]

When Derrius Guice was selected from LSU in the second round by the Washington Redskins back in 2018, his fall from his expected draft position of the first round raised some eyebrows and led to discussions of if his off-field behavior was the cause for that fall. While he was unable to suit up until […]

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney has revealed his thought process on making Christian McCaffrey the highest-paid running back in the NFL. McCaffrey signed a four-year extension with the Panthers that includes over $38 million in guaranteed money. McCaffrey’s deal included a $21 million dollar signing bonus. In an interview with Joseph Person of The […]

Tiki Barber was named to three Pro Bowls during his career as he racked up over 15,000 yards from scrimmage and 67 touchdowns in 10 NFL seasons with the New York Giants. With that said, it’s safe to say that Barber knows what he’s talking about. On the Pro Football Focus podcast 2 for 1 […]

Carolina Panthers superstar Christian McCaffrey is considered to be one of the best running backs in the NFL by most. In fact, many would put him right at the top of the list. What makes the Panthers’ superstar so good is that he does more than just run. At different times, McCaffrey has shown that […]

Carolina Panthers superstar running back Christian McCaffrey is one of the best players in the NFL, having dominated in each of the last few years and establishing himself as the most lethal dual-threat in the league. With that said, he’s getting paid pretty incredibly, too. McCaffrey recently signed a four-year, $64 million contract extension with […]

Youthful talent is always the name of the game when it comes to being successful in professional sports, and that especially reigns true in the sport of football. The likes of Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Kyler Murray, Nick Bosa, Jaire Alexander, and a whole plethora of others are helping bring the NFL to […]

The restrictions placed by the league in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have forced teams to take unprecedented action heading into the 2020 NFL season. Fortunately, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has not had any problems making the necessary adjustments. McCaffrey has been holed up alongside his brothers in Colorado while trying to […]

As is the expectation, both Christian McCaffrey and Saquon Barkley are expected to lead the NFL in rushing yardage for the 2020 NFL season, according to the lines on the Caesars Sportsbooks and NBC Sports. For both CMC and Barkley, 2020 looks to be an important season to either continue their utter dominance of the […]

Carolina Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey, who recently signed a four-year, $64 million extension, claimed it’s “asinine” to say running backs don’t matter. During a recent appearance on 610 Sports Radio, McCaffrey responded to the critics who say running backs don’t matter much in the NFL. “That’s an asinine statement,” McCaffrey said on Thursday. “When […]

The Washington Redskins’ backfield situation is a little uncertain, which helps explain why they selected Memphis hybrid Antonio Gibson in the third round. Gibson is listed as a wide receiver, but he also lined up in the backfield and even under center for the Tigers this past season, tallying 12 total touchdowns. Gibson also displayed […]

Christian McCaffrey just landed a massive contract extension from the Carolina Panthers, which likely has some other top-tier running backs around the NFL, wondering when their payday will come. Take New Orleans Saints halfback Alvin Kamara, for example. Kamara is entering his fourth season, which means he is on track to hit free agency next […]

The Carolina Panthers have ushered in significant changes to both their roster and coaching staff this offseason. As a result, there had been plenty of speculation regarding their willingness to make running back Christian McCaffrey the highest-paid player at his position. The Panthers gave their answer by rewarding McCaffrey with a four-year, $64 million contract […]

The Carolina Panthers have made significant changes to both their roster and coaching staff this offseason. Regardless, running back Christian McCaffrey is set to resume his role as the face of the franchise in the 2020 NFL season. The restrictions placed by the league in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) have prevented McCaffrey from getting […]

Tennessee Titans legend Eddie George is adamant that current franchise star Derrick Henry gets paid what he’s due. Earlier this April, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal that made him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. George believes a similar fate is in Henry’s future with the […]

Christian McCaffrey recently became the highest-paid running back in football after mustering a four-year, $64 million extension with the Carolina Panthers. His contract includes a lot of juicy nuggets, including an escalating salary that will go from $8-12 million along with a couple of gaudy bonuses that could net him $22.5 million. Let’s take a […]

Christian McCaffrey became a richer man earlier this week, inking a four-year, $64 million extension with the Carolina Panthers. Shortly after finalizing the deal, McCaffrey opened up on Carolina’s ‘fresh start’ heading into next season. “The contract is officially signed, sealed and delivered,” McCaffrey said, via his Instagram account. “I couldn’t be more excited. So […]

Miles Sanders was able to produce an impressive rookie campaign in 2019 with the Philadelphia Eagles, but he has loftier expectations for 2020. As he enters his second season in the NFL, Sanders sees Christian McCaffrey as a running back he wants to mirror himself after. “When I look at him, I look at a […]

With Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey recently receiving a massive payday, seemingly due to his ability to both run and catch the football, the versatile offensive weapon has notably become the highest paid player at his position in NFL history. With the Panthers standout and former first round pick in McCaffrey already taken care […]

The Carolina Panthers inked a four-year extension with Christian McCaffrey on Monday, making him the highest-paid running back in the NFL. Just a day after the move was made, Russell Okung shared his humorous reaction to McCaffrey’s extension. “What a talent. What a real talent,” Okung said, via Will Kunkel of FOX 46. “He is […]