The Stewart-Williams Combo

When it comes to a solid offense, there’s nothing more rewarding than finding running back tandems to get the job done. A strong set of running backs is crucial for an outstanding offense, and ESPN The Magazine has recently ranked the best in the NFL. Not surprisingly, Carolina’s Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams top the list of the NFL’s best backfield pairings, falling at number eight on the list. Coming in ahead of the Stewart-Williams team are New Orleans’ Reggie Bush/Deuce McCallister, Oakland’s Darren McFadden/Justin Fargas(or Michael Bush), Tampa Bay’s Ernest Graham/Warrick Dunn, the Giants’ Brandon Jacobs/Derrick Ward, Miami’s Ronnie Brown/Ricky Williams, Atlanta’s Michael Turner/Jerious Norwood and, topping the rankings, Dallas’ Marion Barber III/Felix Jones.

Panthers coach John Fox plucked Jonathan Stewart from Oregon as the 13th draft pick to help strengthen Carolina’s offense, and Stewart has been nothing but a phenomenal addition to the team so far. The running back’s most exciting plays this season could be his contribution to Carolina’s Week 2 game against the Bears, when Stewart busted out 76 second-half yards and scored the team’s two touchdowns, bringing the Panthers to a come-from-behind win over Chicago. He’s more than proven his worth, and the unbeatable combo of Stewart and Williams has made for one revived Carolina offense.

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