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Ja'Tavion Sanders • TE • Panthers

Ja'Tavion Sanders Viewed As TE2 In Week 16

Carolina Panthers rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders should be viewed as a risky TE2 in Week 16 when he faces the Arizona Cardinals. Over his previous two contests, Sanders has seen just two total targets and has been unable to bring in any of them. However, during Weeks 5 through 12, Sanders saw solid 4.1 targets per game and averaged 8.2 PPR points per game during this span. He tallied at least 40+ receiving yards in four of these seven games. However, as of late, Sanders as not been very involved in the Carolina passing attack. Dynasty managers should continue to hold onto him as he has shown upside at times throughout his rookie campaign. For now, he should remain out of all lineups given his unreliable target share and tough matchup as the Cardinals have allowed the fourth-fewest PPR points to the tight end position.

9 hours ago

Adam Thielen • WR • Panthers

Adam Thielen To Be Prominently Featured In Week 16

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen is expected to be quarterback Bryce Young's top option again in the Week 16 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. His fellow receiver's statuses are as follows: Xavier Legette (hip) is out, David Moore (concussion) is questionable, and Jalen Coker (quadriceps) is questionable. Thielen has produced for fantasy managers who kept him on their rosters following his Week 12 return from a hamstring injury. The 34-year-old has reeled in 25 of 32 targets for 309 yards and a touchdown over his last four games. Thielen continues leading Carolina in targets and receptions, making him a mid-range WR3/FLEX play this week, especially in PPR leagues. RotoBaller has Thielen WR29 in the latest wide receiver rankings for this week.

21 hours ago

Chuba Hubbard • RB • Panthers

Chuba Hubbard To Be Relied On For Playoff Matchups

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard will look to churn his legs to production against a middling Arizona Cardinals front four in Week 16. Hubbard disappointed last week, to the chagrin of many managers, rushing for just 32 yards on 10 carries against the Dallas Cowboys. Carolina fell behind early and opted to initiate a pass-heavy attack, a trend that has contributed to Hubbard's recent struggles; he has failed to rush for 50 yards in two out of his last three outings. Still, for managers who have survived the hardships, he remains a top running back option in the waning weeks, with RotoBaller having him as RB10 for this Week 16 game.

21 hours ago

David Moore • WR • Panthers |

Jalen Coker • WR • Panthers

Jalen Coker, David Moore Questionable For Week 16

Carolina Panthers wide receivers Jalen Coker (quadriceps) and David Moore (concussion) are both listed as questionable for the Week 16 game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Rookie Xavier Legette (hip) was also ruled out, so Carolina could be very thin a the receiver position this weekend behind Adam Thielen. Moore was a full participant in Friday's practice, though, so he could have a good shot at clearing the league's protocol before Sunday's game. Coker missed three games from Weeks 12-14 due to injury but returned in last Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys to produce four catches on six targets for a season-high 110 yards and the second touchdown of his career. An 83-yard TD catch was to thanks for the 23-year-old's big day. Coker could have another expanded role if he's active against Arizona, but even then, he'd be a pretty risky gamble as a flex play in the fantasy playoffs.

Yesterday

Xavier Legette • WR • Panthers

Xavier Legette Ruled Out For Week 16

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hip) has been ruled out ahead of the Week 16 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. As expected, Legette won't play after being considered week-to-week, according to head coach Dave Canales. There is only three games left in the season, so we'll see if Legette is able to get on the field again this season. For now, Adam Thielen and Jalen Coker (quad) figure to serve as the primary wideouts. However, Coker (quad) and fellow wideout David Moore (concussion) are considered questionable for this game. Deven Thompkins could end up seeing an expanded role, but he won't be a recommended streaming option. If active, both Coker and Moore have low-end flex appeal for this Week 16 matchup.

Yesterday

Bryce Young • QB • Panthers

Bryce Young Will Start Final Three Games

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that quarterback Bryce Young will start the final three games of the 2024 regular season. "Bryce is going to finish the season for us," Canales said. Young took a step back in the Week 15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, but the Panthers have no reason to go back to veteran Andy Dalton while out of playoff contention. The 23-year-old second-year signal-caller got off to a terrible start in 2024 and was benched after two games in favor of Dalton, who gave the club a spark initially. Eventually, Dalton got injured, forcing the Panthers to go back to Young. In his last seven starts, Young has taken a step forward, completing 60.6% of his passes for 1,492 yards, eight touchdowns and six interceptions while also running for two scores. Still, he turned the ball over four times last Sunday and has only one passing touchdown in each of the last six games.

Yesterday

David Moore • WR • Panthers

David Moore Limited To Kick Off Week 16 Prep

Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Moore (concussion) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Moore presumably suffered the concussion last Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. It's not very common for players to practice just three days after suffering a concussion, but this certainly doesn't mean that Moore is in the clear. The 29-year-old still needs to pass the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before he's cleared to play against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 16. If active, he would rank as a modest WR5 option in fantasy leagues with at least a dozen teams.

2 days ago

Xavier Legette • WR • Panthers

Xavier Legette Misses Wednesday's Practice

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hip) was tagged with a DNP to kick off this week's worth of practice. It's no surprise, as the 23-year-old was considered week to week with what was once labeled as a groin injury. He sustained it this past weekend in Carolina's 30-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. It's unfortunate news for the rookie, as he was getting a ton of playing time in his first NFL season -- leading the Panthers' wide receiver corps in snaps. With Legette likely to sit out this weekend's contest against the Arizona Cardinals, it will open up playing time for WR Deven Thompkins. Additionally, teammates Adam Thielen and Jalen Coker figure to get a bump in target share.

3 days ago

Xavier Legette • WR • Panthers

Xavier Legette Considered Week-To-Week With Groin Injury

According to Joe Person of The Athletic, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (groin) will likely be inactive for Sunday's meeting with the Arizona Cardinals and is considered week to week. The rookie wideout was forced from Week 15's loss to the Dallas Cowboys in the second half and did not return. In addition to his most recent ailment, Legette has also been dealing with a wrist injury that stems from his 2021 collegiate season. Reportedly, he's expected to have surgery to repair ligaments in his wrist after the regular season. While it apparently has yet to affect his play, being hurt rarely ever boosts your productivity. With the 23-year-old probably sitting out in Week 16, wide receivers Deven Thompkins and David Moore project to pick up extra snaps.

5 days ago

David Moore • WR • Panthers

David Moore Barely Contributes In Week 15 Loss

Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Moore didn't stand out at all in the Week 15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, catching two of his four targets for 19 receiving yards. In a game in which the Panthers offense struggled against the rejuvenated Cowboys defense, Moore failed to capitalize after rookie receiver Xavier Legette left the game with a groin injury. Rookie Jalen Coker led the team with 110 receiving yards and a touchdown thanks to an 83-yard touchdown reception. All four of Moore's targets came in the fourth quarter with Legette on the sidelines. If Legette is forced to miss time, Moore should enter the starting lineup alongside Coker and veteran Adam Thielen, potentially giving him deep-league flex value in Week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals. Moore caught 11 of 19 targets for 121 yards and a TD in Weeks 12 and 13 with Coker sidelined.

5 days ago

Bryce Young • QB • Panthers

Bryce Young Struggles On Sunday, Will Remain Under Center

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young threw for 219 yards and one touchdown off 19-for-28 passing in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. He also had two picks and added 12 yards and a score off three touches. The signal-caller has played better of late compared to the start of the 2024-25 campaign. However, he seemingly took a small step backward in Week 15. But it appears Young will have an opportunity to turn it around, with head coach Dave Canales stating the 23-year-old would remain under center in Week 16 versus the Arizona Cardinals. With that in mind, that won't necessarily make him a trustworthy fantasy option.

6 days ago

Xavier Legette • WR • Panthers

Xavier Legette Questionable To Return Against Cowboys

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (groin) exited during the second half of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. He is officially questionable to return. At the time of his departure, the rookie had caught two of his three targets of seven yards through the air. He also rushed for two yards. Adam Thielen, David Moore, and Jalen Coker should operate as the Panthers' primary wide receivers with Legette sidelined.

6 days ago

Raheem Blackshear • RB • Panthers

Raheem Blackshear Won't Play In Week 15

Carolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear (chest) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Blackshear suffered a contusion last week, and while there was a chance he'd get healthy in time to face Dallas, that's ultimately not the case. With both Blackshear and Jonathon Brooks (torn ACL) sidelined, Carolina will proceed with Chuba Hubbard leading the way while Mike Boone and Velus Jones Jr. fill depth roles.

6 days ago

Jadeveon Clowney • OLB • Panthers

Jadeveon Clowney, Jayce Horn Active For Week 15

Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) and cornerback Jaycee Horn (groin) are active for Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys. Both players had been listed as questionable. Clowney closed out this week's practices with a pair of full sessions while Horn was consistently a limited participant. Clowney, 31, has been productive through 10 games this season, registering 33 tackles and 3.5 sacks. Meanwhile, Horn has appeared in all 13 contests, tallying 62 tackles, one sack, and one interception. Having both playmakers available is great news for the Panthers as they enter Sunday's winnable game against Dallas.

6 days ago

Eddy Piñeiro • K • Panthers

Eddy Pineiro Looks To Rebound

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro is coming off a tough outing during the Philadelphia Eagles last week. Pineiro made his lone field goal attempt and made 1-of-2 extra point attempts in the loss. The 29-year-old has now missed a week in two straight weeks. The Panthers offense finally coming alive has given Pineiro more streaming appeal lately. However, he remains a risky streaming choice ahead of the Week 15 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Pineiro has three misses over the last two games, so fantasy managers should look elsewhere for help ahead of Week 15.

6 days ago

Mike Boone • RB • Panthers

Panthers Elevate Mike Boone Ahead Of Week 15

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Boone has been elevated to the team's active roster ahead of their Sunday meeting with the Dallas Cowboys. The 29-year-old has appeared in just one game this season -- the first -- registering four carries and seven yards. The move seemingly comes in response to fellow RB Raheem Blackshear (chest) being downgraded to out for Week 15, as he was the only other active back on the roster besides starter Chuba Hubbard. The Cowboys' defense has come around over the previous few weeks but could be without a few of their defenders this Sunday due to injury. Still, with Hubbard dominating the Panthers' snap share and backfield touches, Boone garners little more than handcuff status for the time being.

7 days ago

Ja'Tavion Sanders • TE • Panthers

Ja'Tavion Sanders Has Risky Week 15 Value

Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders posted a dud during last week's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Sanders failed to haul in his lone target of the game as he only played 49 percent of the offensive snaps. To be fair, it was his first game back from a neck injury, so possibly the Panthers were being cautious with him. The expectation is that Sanders is going to continue splitting up the reps with Tommy Tremble. That being said, Sanders won't be too appealing of a fantasy option for the Week 15 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. He should be considered a TE2 as he figures to see more involvement this week.

7 days ago

Xavier Legette • WR • Panthers

Xavier Legette A Risky Flex Option Versus Dallas

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette has shown signs of promise in his first year in the National Football League. Unfortunately for the rookie, he's had a tough time getting anything going of late. In his last three games, he's been targeted 22 times. Yet, Legette has only 10 receptions to show for it. While the consistent attention from Bryce Young is a good sign, his presence in any fantasy lineup for the Week 15 matchup against Dallas won't be without risk. Still, Legette does have four touchdowns during the 2024-25 campaign, so he has limited flex value for those participating in 12-team fantasy leagues and up.

7 days ago

David Moore • WR • Panthers

David Moore Not A Starting Fantasy Options Versus Dallas

Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Moore had his first touchdown of the season in the Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The 29-year-old caught five of his nine targets for 40 yards the following week against his former team, the Bucs. Unfortunately, he was held to only two grabs in the Week 14 meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles. With that in mind, there's a realistic chance Moore will find the end zone again before the end of the regular season. But since he's not a consistent fantasy option by any means, he shouldn't have a place in any fantasy lineup, even with a promising matchup versus an unreliable Cowboys defense on tap for Week 15.

7 days ago

Adam Thielen • WR • Panthers

Adam Thielen Looks To Stay Hot Versus Dallas

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen missed time this season because of a hamstring injury. However, since returning in late November, the veteran wideout has been productive, most recently catching nine of his 11 targets for 102 yards in the loss to the Eagles. With 17 receptions in the last two weeks, Thielen has an excellent chance to keep it going for fantasy managers against an unreliable Cowboys defense, making him a must-start in any format.

7 days ago

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