Curtis Samuel Fantasy

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel logged just two catches for 17 yards during the loss to the Colts on Sunday. With rookie quarterback Will Grier unable to get anything done by throwing three interceptions on the day, Samuel didn't produce, even with the exit of D.J. Moore, who was ruled out after suffering a concussion. The 23-year-old hasn't been the most efficient wideout from a statistical standpoint this season, and with Moore and Christian McCaffrey consuming an abundance of targets on a week-to-week basis, his success is dependent on whether or not he can find the end zone. He could see some more looks from whoever is under center against the Saints if Moore can't play, but he isn't a consistent option for those still playing in fantasy leagues in Week 17.

Dec. 22nd • 9:32 PM

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (knee) is officially active for Week 16 against the Colts. Samuel has scored in two of his last three games, but he hasn't gone over 100 yards in a single game this season and is even more risky as a WR3 with rookie quarterback Will Grier making his first career NFL start this weekend. D.J. Moore is the much safer fantasy weapon at wideout in Carolina than Samuel, and the latter will also be at risk of an in-game setback after injuring his knee in practice this week.

Dec. 22nd • 12:42 PM

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (knee) didn't practice on Friday and is questionable for Week 16 against the Colts on the road. Samuel was a mid-week addition to the injury report, which is never a good sign. We'd consider him a true game-time decision this weekend, but luckily the Panthers have an early game on Sunday. Samuel's outlook was already dimmed a bit with rookie quarterback Will Grier getting the start for fantasy finals week, but now he's an even riskier boom/bust WR3 for fantasy owners. D.J. Moore and tight end Greg Olsen would likely see increased looks in the passing game if Samuel is inactive, but this offense might lean even more on stud running back Christian McCaffrey with Grier under center.

Dec. 20th • 1:35 PM