News: Carolina safety Charles Godfrey recorded five tackles for the second game in a row Week 10 in a loss to Denver. Godfrey made four solo tackles in the loss but had no other discernible statistics in the game.
Analysis: Godfrey has yet to pick up a sack and has only one interception on the season for the Panthers. With 51 tackles to back that up, that makes Godfrey only a low-end option for very deep Fantasy IDP formats going forward.
News: Panthers defensive back Charles Godfrey had five tackles Sunday against Dallas in Week 7, including four solo.
Analysis: Godfrey now has 34 tackles on the season with 22 solo. He only has one interception, and he has minimal Fantasy value. He should not be used in most IDP leagues in Week 8 at Chicago.
News: Panthers defensive back Charles Godfrey posted his third solid game in a row Thursday, as he finished with six tackles in a 36-7 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Godfrey now has 23 tackles on the season, which puts him on pace for a career year. He added his first interception last week, so Fantasy owners should consider him a viable low-end IDP option.
News: Panthers defensive back Charles Godfrey enjoyed the best game of his career against the Saints in Week 2. Godfrey picked off Drew Brees and took it back nine yards for his first career touchdown in a 35-27 victory. He also registered a team-high 11 tackles (six solo) and deflected another on of Drew Brees' passes.
Analysis: Godfrey is looking to build off another season of at least 60-plus tackles. He is still four interceptions away from matching his career high mark set in 2010. Godfrey has eight interceptions in his last three seasons. He is considered as a low-end IDP Fantasy option heading into Week 3 against the Giants.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey was listed among the inactives for Week 16 against the Buccaneers. He re-injured his shoulder a week ago and had to be removed from the game.
Analysis: Godfrey is six tackles shy of matching his career mark but he will have to wait until Week 17 to reach that feat. His tackling makes him a worthy No. 3 DB in Fantasy IDP leagues when healthy, so keep an eye on his status going forward.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey missed practice for the third straight day on Friday and is listed as doubtful for Week 16 against the Buccaneers. He re-injured his shoulder a week ago and had to be removed from the game.
Analysis: Godfrey is six tackles shy of matching his career mark but it looks as though he will have to wait until Week 17 to reach that feat. His tackling makes him a worthy No. 3 DB in Fantasy IDP leagues when healthy, so keep an eye on his status going forward.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey injured his shoulder in the third quarter Week 15 at Houston and didn't return. He had two tackles, including one solo, before leaving.
Analysis: Godfrey had a shoulder issue during the week leading up to the game. This may not only impact him for Week 15, but also for Week 16. His tackling makes him a worthy No. 3 DB in Fantasy IDP leagues when healthy, so keep an eye on his situation.
News: The Panthers made DB Charles Godfrey (shoulder) active for their Week 15 game at Houston. Godfrey was limited in practice on Friday after missing the previous two days.
Analysis: Godfrey is having a nice season, and now that he is healthy enough to play, he is someone to consider in deeper IDP leagues for Week 15.
News: Carolina DB Charles Godfrey is labeled as questionable for Week 15 at Houston because of a shoulder issue. Godfrey was limited in practice on Friday after missing the previous two days.
Analysis: Godfrey has an outside shot at topping 100 tackles for the first time in his career as he currently stands at 76 stops. However, he could be sidelined on Sunday. Fantasy owners should consider him a low-end option in IDP formats if he's healthy enough to play.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey is active for Week 14 against the Falcons. He was listed as probable on Friday because of a shoulder issue.
Analysis: Godfrey has only two interceptions this season, but with 73 tackles, he has an outside shot at 100 for the season, which is especially rare for a DB. Give him a look as a No. 3 DB in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey was listed as probable for Week 14 versus the Falcons. He's been dealing with a shoulder injury.
Analysis: As long as Godfrey is active on Sunday, Fantasy owners in IDP leagues should consider him a low-end DB option. He has 73 tackles on the season.
News: Carolina DB Charles Godfrey led the Panthers in tackles in the Week 13 win at Tampa Bay. Godfrey finished the game with a game-high 11 tackles and nine of them were of the solo variety.
Analysis: The 26-year-old Godfrey recorded double-digit tackles for the first time since Oct. 30 against Minnesota and just the second time this season. Godfrey has one sack and two interceptions to his credit on the season. With 73 tackles on the season, Godfrey is a mid-range Fantasy option in IDP formats.
News: Carolina DB Charles Godfrey posted six tackles and a sack during the Panthers' 27-19 win over Indianapolis in Week 12. Godfrey recorded his first sack of the season with his takedown of Colts QB Curtis Painter in the first quarter. The play also forced a fumble.
Analysis: As a safety, Godfrey isn't particularly known for reaching the quarterback often as his sack on Sunday marked his first since his rookie season in 2008. He does have two interceptions this season and has recently increased his tackle totals. Consider him a low-end option in Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey had a team-leading nine tackles in a Week 8 loss to the Vikings. He now has 41 on the season.
Analysis: It was a good week for Godfrey, but he does not produce on a consistent basis. He is still a low-end DB option for owners in IDP leagues.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey totaled nine solo tackles and two pass defenses in Week 5 against the Saints. He came into the game with 14 tackles in three games.
Analysis: Godfrey had his best performance of the season Week 5 because he was given the task of shadowing TE Jimmy Graham, who was QB Drew Brees' favorite target. Godfrey proved last year that he could make plays, but consider him more of a low-end Fantasy DB until he starts having more performances like Week 5 on a regular basis.
News: Carolina DB Charles Godfrey had a solid game in the Week 4 loss at Chicago. Godfrey recorded an interception of Jay Cutler in the game. Godfrey added five tackles and four solo for the Panthers in the loss.
Analysis: Godfrey picked up his first interception of the season on Sunday of Week 4 and now has 14 total tackles in three games. Godfrey had a career year in 2010 with 84 tackles and five interceptions, but hasn't begun 2011 the same way. He's limited in Fantasy IDP leagues heading into Week 5 against the Saints.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey was active for the Week 4 game against the Bears. Godfrey was listed as probable coming into the game after having not played since suffering a concussion in Week 2.
Analysis: Godfrey had a career year in 2010 with 84 tackles and five interceptions and has nine tackles in two games this season. Now that he's healthy, he should be considered a low-end Fantasy DB in IDP formats.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey was listed as probable for Week 4 against the Bears. He has not played since suffering a concussion in Week 2.
Analysis: Godfrey had a career year in 2010 with 84 tackles and five interceptions and has nine tackles in two games this season. When healthy, he should be considered a low-end Fantasy DB in IDP formats.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey was inactive for Week 3 against the Jaguars because of a concussion he suffered in Week 2. Jordan Pugh is expected to start in his place.
Analysis: Godfrey had 84 tackles and five interceptions last year, emerging as a Fantasy-relevant DB. You wouldn't want to use him until he can get back and prove his health, though.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey isn't expected to play Week 3 against the Jaguars due to a concussion. He hasn't practiced all week, but is still undergoing tests and will be seen by an independent physician. Jordan Pugh would start in Godfrey's absence. "He's better, but he's probably not looking good for the weekend unless something miraculous happens," coach Ron Rivera said Friday.
Analysis: Godfrey is coming off his best season as a pro in 2010, totaling 84 tackles and five interceptions. He has no interceptions through two games, but he has nine tackles. He is a viable low-end Fantasy start when healthy, but plan on using healthier alternatives in Week 3.
News: Carolina DB Charles Godfrey suffered a head injury during the Week 2 loss against Green Bay. Godfrey was replaced by S Jordan Pugh late in the game after recorded five tackles for the Panthers. Godfrey was shaken up after delivering a shot to Packers TE Jermichael Finley. He looked a little woozy getting up as he headed to the sidelines and could not return.
Analysis: The 25-year-old Godfrey now has nine tackles on the season but has no sacks or interceptions just yet. He's a solid player for the Panthers, but not much of an option in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey was relatively quiet in Week 1 against the Cardinals. Godrey finished with four tackles in the 28-21 loss, three solo. He was not credited with any pass defended in the contest.
Analysis: Godfrey signed a big extension on Friday night that will keep him in Carolina for another five years. The 25-year-old racked up 84 tackles and five interceptions a year ago and should be one of the anchors in the Panthers' secondary. Despite his sub-par Week 1, Fantasy owners should continue to view Goddrey as a viable option in the majority of IDP leagues heading into Week 2.
News: Panthers FS Charles Godfrey has agreed to a five-year extension, a league source has confirmed Friday, though terms of the deal were not disclosed. Godfrey becomes the fifth defensive player this offseason to agree to at least a five-year deal, joining DE Charles Johnson, LBs James Anderson, Jon Beason and Thomas Davis.
Analysis: Godfrey was elected to be one of the team's six captains for the 2011 season, so the team rewarded him with a nice deal. He has clearly outplayed his rookie deal, and he capped it last season by notching 84 tackles to go along with five interceptions and a forced fumble. Godfrey also got his hands on eight pass deflections, so he remains a solid DB option in IDP Fantasy formats.
News: After recording three tackles in each of his last two games, Panthers DB Charles Godfrey got back on track in Week 16 against the Steelers. He recorded five tackles and also had a pass defended in the 27-3 loss.
Analysis: Godfrey is having a career year, setting personal bests with 80 tackles, five interceptions and eight passes defended. Although he can be inconsistent at times, he remains a viable Fantasy DB in most IDP formats heading into Week 17 against the Falcons.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey didn't do much statistically against the Falcons in Week 14, finishing with three tackles, including one solo. The three tackles were his fewest since he had two in Week 8.
Analysis: Godfrey is a decent tackler for a defensive back and is no slouch on the interceptions either, contributing five this season. He's worth using as a No. 2 DB in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Carolina safety Charles Godfrey had five tackles and an interception in the Panthers' 31-14 loss at Seattle in Week 13. Godfrey also delivered a crushing hit that knocked Seahawks receiver Ben Obomanu out of the game in the second quarter.
Analysis: Godfrey established a new career high for tackles in Week 12 against Cleveland and continues to pile up the numbers. He now has 22 tackles in his last three games and opposing teams will be wary to pass across the middle with him lurking. Consider Godfrey a solid No. 2 Fantasy DB option in IDP leagues.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey made eight tackles in a Week 12 loss to Cleveland. He now has made six or more tackles in three out of the last four games and has a total of 64 on the season.
Analysis: Godfrey is starting to build some consistent production and is a solid No. 2 DB option in IDP formats.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey made nine tackles in a Week 11 loss to Baltimore. That was enough to tie him for the team lead in the game with LB Jon Beason. He also had one forced fumble.
Analysis: Godfrey's tackle production has been inconsistent, but he has had a few big games this season. He also has four interceptions on the year, so he can be used as a No. 2 Fantasy DB.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey totaled six tackles (five solo) and three quarterback hits in Week 9 against the Saints. He has five or more tackles in five games.
Analysis: Godfrey is well on his way to having a career season across the board for the Panthers. His Fantasy value has risen in 2010 because of his career-high four interceptions, but he is also having some good tackle totals. We aren't sure if Godfrey can maintain his first-half success, so he remains at best a No. 2 Fantasy DB.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey totaled five solo tackles in Week 7 against the 49ers. He has 35 tackles in six games.
Analysis: Godfrey's Fantasy value has skyrocketed this season because of his career-high four interceptions. He has really stepped up in pass coverage. We aren't sure if Godfrey can maintain his early-season success, so he remains at best a No. 2 Fantasy DB.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey made his fourth interception of the season in Week 5 against the Bears. Godfrey was one of four Carolina defensive players with a pick on Sunday. He also made four tackles against the Bears.
Analysis: Godfrey has 30 tackles this season for the Panthers as the defense carries the team. Having a poor offense will make the defense have to step up and that's what Godfrey and company have done. While Carolina isn't winning games, Godfrey is doing enough to make him a No. 2 DB option in most Fantasy IDP leagues. The Panthers don't play again until Week 7 when they face the 49ers.
News: Carolina DB Charles Godfrey finished the Week 4 loss to the Saints with eight tackles. Six of those tackles were unassisted. Godfrey has 26 tackles in four games for the Panthers.
Analysis: Godfrey has seen a nice number of tackles this season when you consider he also has three interceptions to his credit. He is really stepping up in the secondary for Carolina and is Fantasy value is on the rise. Godfrey seems worth starting in many IDP leagues for Week 5 against the Bears. With Jay Cutler throwing the ball, an interception is always a possibility.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey totaled a team-high 11 tackles (nine solo) and one interception in Week 3 against the Bengals. He already has three interceptions in three games. He also has 18 tackles.
Analysis: For those who thought Godfrey's hot start is an aberration, the third-year vet is proving you wrong. He is really stepping up in the secondary for Carolina and is Fantasy value is on the rise. He likely won't keep up his interception-per-game average, but Godfrey is worth starting in Fantasy while he is on a roll.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey intercepted two passes in Week 1 at the New York Giants. He also finished with six combined tackles in the regular season opener.
Analysis: Godfrey was in the right place at the right time on two tipped passes that led to the two interceptions. This is sure to gain him some attention in deeper IDP formats, but we still view him as a low-end IDP option until he can show some consistency.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey intercepted two passes in Week 1 at the New York Giants. He also finished with six combined tackles in the regular season opener.
Analysis: Godfrey was in the right place at the right time on two tipped passes that led to the two interceptions. This is sure to gain him some attention in deeper IDP formats, but we still view him as a low-end IDP option until he can show some consistency.
News: Panthers LB Jon Beason (16 tackles), LB James Anderson (nine tackles), DL Nick Hayden (eight tackles), DB Charles Godfrey (eight tackles, forced fumble), LB Dan Connor (eight tackles, fumble recovery), DL Damione Lewis (eight tackles), DB Chris Harris (seven tackles, forced fumble) and DB Captain Munnerlyn (three tackles, fumble recovery) all played well in a Week 14 loss to New England.
Analysis: Beason is an elite Fantasy LB in IDP formats and probably the only one in this group worth using in Week 15 vs. Minnesota.
News: Carolina DBs Charles Godfrey, Chris Harris and Chris Gamble all came away from the Week 13 win over Tampa Bay with interceptions of QB Josh Freeman. Godfrey finished with four tackles, Harris had seven and Gamble had six.
Analysis: Of these three defensive backs, only Gamble has any Fantasy value in IDP leagues. The Panthers play at New England in Week 13.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey, RB Brad Hoover, DL Charles Johnson, RB Mike Goodson, WR Kenny Moore, LB Hilee Taylor and QB A.J. Feeley have all been listed as inactive for the team's Week 11 game against Miami on Thursday.
Analysis: None of these players contribute enough statistically to matter in Fantasy even when healthy. Leave them all on waivers.
News: Carolina has listed the following players as inactive for Week 10 against the Falcons: DB Charles Godfrey, 3rd QB A.J. Feeley, RB Mike Goodson, RB Brad Hoover, LB Hilee Taylor and DL Nick Hayden.
Analysis: None of these players contributes enough statistically to matter in Fantasy even when healthy. Leave them all on waivers.
News: The Panthers' list of inactives for Week 9 at New Orleans includes RB Brad Hoover, TE Dante Rosario, DB Charles Godfrey, RB Tony Fiammetta, DL Nick Hayden and QB A.J. Feeley.
Analysis: None of these players contributes enough statistically to matter in Fantasy even when healthy. Leave them all on waivers.
News: The Panthers' list of inactives for Week 8 at Arizona includes TE Dante Rosario, DB Charles Godfrey, RB Tyrell Sutton, DL Nick Hayden and QB A.J. Feeley.
Analysis: None of these players ever does enough statistically to matter in Fantasy. Leave them all on waivers.
News: The Panthers will be without starting receiver Muhsin Muhammad and free safety Charles Godfrey for Sunday's game at Arizona. Reserve tight end Dante Rosario was also ruled out Friday. Muhammad missed practice this week because of a sprained knee and will likely be replaced by Dwayne Jarrett. Rookie Sherrod Martin could start for Godfrey, who was wearing a cast and on crutches after injuring his right ankle in last Sunday's loss to Buffalo. Rosario has a knee injury.
Analysis: Godfrey doesn't do enough statistically to matter in Fantasy IDP leagues even when healthy. Leave him on waivers.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey injured his ankle and had to leave Week 7 against the Bills. He didn't record any stats before leaving.
Analysis: Godfrey doesn't do enough statistically to matter in Fantasy IDP leagues even when healthy. Leave him on waivers.
News: The Charlotte Observer reports that Charles Godfrey's broken hand is "artificially" healing -- meaning some kind of hardware (a plate, screws) was inserted when he had surgery earlier this week. Having a plate/screws inserted, coach John Fox said, circumvents the natural healing process and will allow Godfrey to wear a cast that will give him the freedom to more freely move his hand (as opposed to a club-type cast) when he plays again. When that is, though, Fox wouldn't say. He said Godfrey is "day to day."
Analysis: When healthy, Godfrey is no better than a low-end option off waivers. We don't recommend targeting him in any IDP formats.
News: Starting free safety Charles Godfrey underwent surgery Monday to repair a broken bone in his right hand, two days after he was injured in an exhibition loss to Miami. Coach John Fox wouldn't say how long Godfrey, a 2008 third-round round pick from Iowa who started all 16 games last season, will be out. But with his backup, Nate Salley, still sidelined with a sore knee, the Panthers scrambled to sign veteran safety Kevin Kaesviharn on Monday. Godfrey may be able to return for the regular-season opener wearing a cast, but Quinton Teal will likely immediately move into Carolina's starting lineup. Kaesviharn could be an option, too. "He's a veteran safety that we think can step in and help us," Fox said. "He's got some catching up to do, but he's proven he can play."
Analysis: None of these safeties are going to perform well enough to use in standard Fantasy play with IDPs. When healthy, Godfrey is no better than a low-end option off waivers. Keep them all off of rosters.
News: Panthers DB Charles Godfrey hurt his hand in Saturday's preseason loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Godfrey is a starting safety for the Panthers, but is only a low-end option in deeper IDP leagues. Don't draft him, but rather monitor his progress through the first few games of the season.
News: Carolina DB Charles Godfrey played quite well in Week 11's win over the Lions. Godfrey totaled five tackles and picked up an interception of QB Daunte Culpepper. He also recovered a fumble in the game.
Analysis: Godfrey intercepted his first pass of the season in Week 11 and now has 35 tackles. Still, he's no more than a low-end Fantasy DB in IDP leagues. Don't start him in Week 12 at Atlanta.
News:Charles Godfrey had no time to ease into the NFL. Six days after the Panthers selected him in the third round of the draft, Godfrey was working with the first team at free safety in a minicamp practice. It was the beginning of a crash course on becoming a rookie starter for a team without depth at safety. He spent much of training camp attached to secondary coach Mike Gillhamer, getting constant instruction between plays. He quizzed veterans, studied extra film and managed to avoid any major mistakes in preseason games. The start of the regular season has been a much rockier road for the former Iowa star. At times, Godfrey has displayed tremendous athleticism and speed. He got his first sack on a safety blitz Sunday against Minnesota, and has recorded 12 tackles in the past two games. But Godfrey has also made rookie gaffes. He was in the wrong coverage on Philip Rivers' 44-yard touchdown pass to Chris Chambers in the season opener at San Diego. Godfrey gave up Gus Frerotte's 48-yard pass to Bernard Berrian in Sunday's loss to Minnesota.
Analysis: And Godfrey believes he can be great. Full of that mandatory confidence to be a defensive back, Godfrey feels he gives the Panthers plenty of defensive options missing when they used a parade of journeymen at safety the past several years. Consider Godfrey a low-end DB in Week 4 against the Falcons.
News: The Panthers signed third-round draft pick Charles Godfrey on Monday. Godfrey, a cornerback at Iowa, has been playing free safety since minicamp. He had 193 tackles in 47 games, intercepting seven passes for the Hawkeyes.
Analysis: Godfrey has minimal Fantasy value coming into 2008. Don't plan on drafting him in IDP leagues this year but keep an eye on his progress to see if he's worth adding off the waiver wire.
News: The Panthers defense added some talented players in the 2008 NFL Draft by adding DB Charles Godfrey from Iowa in the third round, LB Dan Connor from Penn State in the third round, DL Nick Hayden from Wisconsin in the sixth round and LB Hilee Taylor from North Carolina in the seventh round. In the fifth round, the Panthers drafted TE Gary Barnidge from Louisville.
Analysis: Godfrey and Connor should make an immediate impact with the Panthers and are worth adding late in IDP leagues. Hayden and Taylor have minimal Fantasy value at this time. Don't plan on Barnidge making too much of a Fantasy impact in 2008, but he will compete with Jeff King for playing time.
