Fantasy football owners who hoped for a second-half resurgence from Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton are likely to be disappointed Tuesday after the Panthers dealt leading receiver Kelvin Benjamin.
The Bills confirmed they acquired Benjamin from Carolina, while the Panthers will receive a third-round pick and seventh-round pick in the 2018 draft.
The trade will have major ripple effects for the respective fantasy values of Newton, Benjamin and Devin Funchess, who now becomes the No. 1 option in the Panthers passing game.
Kelvin Benjamin
ESPN's Field Yates and Yahoo Sports' Brad Evans noted how Benjamin is sorely needed for the Bills offense:
If anything, the trade stabilizes Benjamin's fantasy value.