After Scoring Twice Week 2, Hunter Renfrow in Line for More Work?

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow found the endzone twice in the team's 27-22 loss on Sunday. With the Panthers going down by 24 points in the second half of Week 2, they were forced to abandon the run and turn to the passing game. Renfrow was a huge part of the comeback, tying for […]

Ja'Tavion Sanders Shines, Worth Monitoring in Week 3

Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders tied for second on the team with a career-high six catches on nine targets in Week 2. Thanks to trailing by as many as 24 points in the third quarter, Bryce Young was forced to throw the ball 55 times. Sanders made the most of his opportunities, catching six […]

Tetairoa McMillan Continues to Impress

Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan continued to operate as the Panthers' WR1 and quarterback Bryce Young's favorite target in Week 2 in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Through the first two games, McMillan has seen a consistent workload with nine and 10 targets, respectively. In Week 2, he caught six passes […]

Tetairoa McMillan to Build on Week 1 Success in Week 2

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan led the Panthers with 68 receiving yards and five receptions on nine targets in their Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Considering the poor play of quarterback Bryce Young and the Panthers' offense as a whole, McMillan's fantasy output in PPR leagues wasn't terrible (11.8 PPR points). […]

Ja'Tavion Sanders Talented but Lacking Opportunity

Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders failed to make an impact in the Panthers' Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite seeing only three targets, Sanders managed to haul in two for 27 yards. With Jalen Coker (quad) on the IR and Xavier Legette underperforming his high draft status, the Panthers would be wise […]

Ryan Fitzgerald Looking to Build on Week 1 Performance

Carolina Panthers undrafted rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald had a solid professional debut, going 1-for-1 on field goals and converting his lone extra point in the Panthers' Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 48-yard field goal proved his leg strength, and his successful preseason, where he beat out veteran kicker Matthew Wright, shows he […]

Panthers Defense Looking for Consistency in Week 2

Outside of the second quarter, the Carolina Panthers' defense didn't play terribly in their Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. They surrendered just nine points in the first, third, and fourth quarters, while giving up 17 in the second. Some of the damage can be attributed to the three turnovers by the Panthers' offense. […]

Xavier Legette Needs to Show Something in Week 2

Carolina Panthers second-year wide receiver Xavier Legette was on the field for 78% of the Panthers' offensive plays in their Week 1 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, he secured three of his seven targets for a disappointing 10 yards. This was another underwhelming performance for a player the Panthers drafted in 2024 to be […]

Rico Dowdle: Simply a Handcuff for Week 2

If Week 1's performance is any indication, Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle is nothing more than a handcuff for fantasy managers. The 1,000-yard rusher from last season with the Dallas Cowboys, Dowdle, touched the ball just five times in Week 1, while starter Chuba Hubbard had 19 touches. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect this dynamic […]

Chuba Hubbard Will Look to Get Going in Week 2

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard rushed for 57 yards on 16 carries and caught a 27-yard touchdown on three receptions against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. The good news for fantasy managers is that the offseason addition of Rico Dowdle did not cut into Hubbard's workload, as Dowdle had just five touches. The […]

Bryce Young Must Improve in Week 2

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completed 18 of 35 pass attempts (51.4%) for 154 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the Panthers' Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Young looked sharp on quick passes (3-step drops), completing 11 of 15 attempts for 92 yards. However, he struggled on plays that needed time to […]

NFL DFS Game Stacks: Week 2 (Premium Content)

Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Stacks of the Week. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. This column provides a detailed analysis of three highly stackable games for Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) contests each week.   NFL DFS STACKS OF THE WEEK Buffalo […]

Trevor Etienne's Uphill Battle in Week 1 and Beyond

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Trevor Etienne is set to make his professional debut against his brother, Travis Etienne, and the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. The Panthers selected the former Florida and Georgia running back in the fourth round. With two 1,000-yard rushers in front of him, Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle, Etienne is […]

Ryan Fitzgerald Has a High Ceiling, Not on the Fantasy Radar for Week 1

After winning the job in the preseason, Carolina Panthers rookie kicker Ryan Fitzgerald has earned the Panthers' placekicker role. The former Florida State Seminole could prove to be a fantasy asset due to his strong leg. In his final college season, he hit all five attempts from 50+ yards out, including a 59-yarder against Georgia […]

Hunter Renfrow Out of Retirement, Ready for Week 1

After being released by the Carolina Panthers and then re-signed, wide receiver Hunter Renfrow finds himself third on the team's depth chart. The veteran will look to make an impact against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. The 2021 Pro Bowler retired in 2024 due to ulcerative colitis, but the Panthers, desperate for wide receiver […]

Ja'Tavion Sanders a Wait and See Week 1

Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders is poised to claim a role in the team's passing game in 2025 and will look to make a splash against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. The second-year tight end showed flashes of potential as a rookie, outproducing starter Tommy Tremble with 342 receiving yards in 2024. His […]

Panthers Rebuilt D/ST a Question Mark for Week 1

In 2024, the Carolina Panthers' defense was the worst unit in the NFL. While their passing defense ranked 25th in the league, their run defense was particularly abysmal, ranking last by a significant margin and allowing an average of 179.8 rushing yards per game. To address these issues, the Panthers have completely overhauled their defense. […]

Xavier Legette on the Deep-League Radar with Favorable Matchup vs. Jaguars

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette underperformed as a rookie in 2024, posting a modest 49 catches for 497 yards. His role this season was in question until news that fellow wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) has been placed on injured reserve. Legette has been elevated to the WR2 role behind star rookie Tetairoa McMillan […]

Tetairoa McMillan Ready to Shine in Week 1 Against Jacksonville

With the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers selected wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. The 6-foot-5 rookie is poised for an immediate impact after leading the Big 12 with 1,319 yards and eight touchdowns on 84 receptions last season. His path to a significant role was cleared when fellow wide receiver […]

Rico Dowdle a Week 1 Stash

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle, the third-year running back out of the University of South Carolina, will try to make an impact for his new team against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. The Panthers signed Dowdle this offseason to a one-year, $2.75 million contract to bolster their backfield. With rookie Jonathan Brooks sidelined […]

Chuba Hubbard A Safe RB2 Play in Week 1

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is poised to build on a successful 2024 campaign in which he finished with 1,195 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, along with 43 receptions for 171 yards and one score. His Week 1 matchup is against a Jacksonville Jaguars team that surrendered a league-worst 2,254 rushing yards. However, a […]

Bryce Young in a Prime Spot Week 1

After a difficult start to his second season, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young found his rhythm under head coach Dave Canales. Following a brief benching, he returned with a new command of the offense, throwing for 15 touchdowns and just nine interceptions on the year. This momentum sets up a prime Week 1 matchup against […]

One-Man Fantasy Football Mock Draft (Eight Rounds): 12 Teams, PPR Scoring

In fantasy football, the PPR (points-per-reception) draft is a strategic minefield. This article details a unique experience: a one-man draft where I personally selected players for each of the 12 teams in the league. This isn't a simple list of overall player rankings. Instead, I approached this as a genuine simulation, making decisions from each […]

Running Back Fantasy Football League-Winners: 5 Must-Have RBs for PPR Leagues (2025)

If you're lucky enough to have a top-4 pick in your 2025 Fantasy Football draft, congratulations. You're in a prime position to secure a top-tier player like Ja'Marr Chase or one of the elite running backs: Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, or Saquon Barkley. These three are the cream of the crop, and any of them […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Dont'e Thornton Jr., Elic Ayomanor, Isaac TeSlaa Outlooks

Three intriguing rookie wide receivers, Dont'e Thornton Jr., Elic Ayomanor, and Isaac TeSlaa, are generating significant buzz in fantasy football drafts. Each has a unique story and an opportunity to make an immediate impact in Week 1. Thornton, a former top-10 recruit, has a clear path to playing time with the Raiders. Ayomanor has earned […]

Bryce Perkins Plays Well in Preseason Finale

Quarterback Bryce Perkins, who was signed by the Carolina Panthers earlier this week, delivered an impressive performance in Thursday night's preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Stepping in after Andy Dalton's elbow injury, the former UFL MVP completed 11 of 12 passes for 71 yards. He also showcased his mobility, adding 28 yards on just […]

Jack Plummer's Struggles Continue

Carolina Panthers third-string quarterback Jack Plummer had another poor performance in the final preseason game Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With starters resting and Andy Dalton (elbow) injured, Plummer had the opportunity to secure the team's third-string roster spot but struggled to capitalize. He completed just seveen of 14 passes for a mere 48 yards, […]

4 Workhorse Running Back Draft Targets In 2025 Fantasy Football

The "workhorse" running back has been a staple of the NFL since its inception. However, especially over the past decade, this type of player has become a dying breed. But "dying" doesn't mean "dead." In 2024, six NFL running backs carried the ball over 300 times. While the number of true workhorses in the NFL […]

Jack Plummer Throws Two Interceptions vs. Houston

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jack Plummer went 10-for-14 for 83 yards and two interceptions in Saturday’s 20-3 loss to the Houston Texans. At the end of the second quarter, defensive lineman Danielle Hunter hit Panthers second-string quarterback Andy Dalton (elbow). The hit sent Dalton to the sideline, and he did not return. Plummer replaced Dalton and […]

Trevor Etienne Continues to Struggle

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Trevor Etienne saw plenty of action in the team's 20-3 preseason loss to the Houston Texans on Saturday. As the third back to enter the game, he rushed seven times for 18 yards and caught his only target for a seven-yard gain. Etienne's involvement wasn't limited to the offensive side […]