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Sept. 16, 2016 / 1:28 PM

Fantasy Football: Don't fret over RB Jonathan Stewart's 'questionable' tag

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) scores on a 1-yard run against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, California on February 7, 2016. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) scores on a 1-yard run against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, California on February 7, 2016. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Now that the NFL has eliminated the 'probable' injury designation, expect to see a lot of fantasy football stars listed as questionable.

That looks to be the case for Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart in Week 2.

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Jonathan Stewart (ankle) participating in individual drills during the portion of practice open to the media.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) September 15, 2016

Stewart remains locked in as a solid RB2 this week against the San Francisco 49ers, despite the ominous 'questionable' tag. On Friday, Panthers coach Ron Rivera said that he expects Stewart to suit up. He should be looking at upwards of 20 carries in a game I expect to be lopsided. Stewart was 'limited' in practice Thursday with ankle soreness.

S Dean Marlowe (hamstring) and RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) are listed as questionable for Sunday's game. #SFvsCAR
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 16, 2016

Stewart sprained his foot and rolled his ankle last season. The 29-year-old had 15 carries for 64 yards in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. He had a career-high 242 carries for 989 yards and six rushing touchdowns in 2015.

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Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) questionable. Rivera expects him to play though.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) September 16, 2016

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