DJ Chark Jr. Fantasy

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. (elbow) has practiced in full on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of his team's Week 11 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Chark missed Week 10's loss to the Chicago Bears with an elbow issue, but he is apparently feeling good heading into Sunday's matchup against Dallas. The Cowboys will provide a tough test for Chark and the Carolina passing attack, as they are allowing the third-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers in 2023. Chark sets up as a low-end flex option who should probably be on fantasy benches heading into Week 11.

Nov. 16th • 6:43 PM

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (elbow) practiced in full on Wednesday. The veteran wideout missed the Week 10 loss to the Chicago Bears with an elbow injury that he sustained several weeks ago. The fact he's practicing on Wednesday puts him in line to play in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys, however. The 27-year-old has 17 catches (34 targets) for 229 yards and three touchdowns on the season. But Chark doesn't offer much if any, fantasy value in the Panthers' poor offense led by rookie QB Bryce Young. He's nothing more than a desperation FLEX play at this point.

Nov. 15th • 6:26 PM

As expected, Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (elbow) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears after entering the game doubtful to play. Fellow wideout Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) was ruled out on Wednesday. The Panthers will also be without tight end Stephen Sullivan (shoulder) in Week 10. Chark played in the Week 9 loss to the Indianapolis Colts after being questionable and even scored a touchdown, but he isn't ready to go on a short week. With the 27-year-old sitting out, rookie Jonathan Mingo and Terrace Marshall Jr. should start in three-wide sets alongside veteran target hog Adam Thielen. Mingo might deserve a look as a deep-league flex play against a generous Bears defense, but the young pass-catcher will still be more of a boom/bust asset with Chark on the sidelines.

Nov. 9th • 7:30 PM