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Bryce Young Bryce Young Misses practice, still day-to-day
Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 2:52 PM
Young (ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Per Newton, a Panthers team spokesperson said Thursday that Young remains day-to-day and has displayed some progress since suffering a right high-ankle sprain in this past Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets. That said, Young has yet to practice this week and doesn't seem to be trending toward playing in this Sunday's matchup with the Bills. Andy Dalton has taken all of the reps with the first-team offense Wednesday and Thursday and will likely be named the Panthers' Week 8 starting quarterback following Friday's practice. |
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Bryce Young Bryce Young Officially DNP to begin week
Wed, Oct 22, 2025, 2:45 PM
Young (ankle) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: According to Joe Person of The Athletic, Young attended Carolina's first session of Week 8 prep in uniform and without a walking boot for the high-ankle sprain that he suffered this past Sunday at the Jets. Coach Dave Canales told Sheena Quick of Fox Sports Radio 1340 after practice Wednesday that the team isn't ruling out Young for Sunday's game agains the Bills, instead calling the third-year quarterback "day-to-day." Typically, such an injury results in a multi-week absence, but it appears both Young and backup QB Andy Dalton remain in the mix to start Week 8. |
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Bryce Young Bryce Young Diagnosed with high-ankle sprain
Mon, Oct 20, 2025, 10:52 AM
Young suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's win over the Jets and is expected to miss at least a Week 8 contest against the Bills, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Pelissero added that Young's sprain typically requires a recovery timeline of 2-to-4 weeks, and Andy Dalton is expected to start against Buffalo. Young was injured on a third-quarter sack Sunday, though X-rays did come back negative. Young being sidelined shouldn't significantly impact the fantasy outlook of the Panthers' pass catchers, as Dalton is a reliable veteran backup. |
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Andy Dalton Andy Dalton Looks set for stint as starter
Mon, Oct 20, 2025, 10:51 AM
Dalton is expected to start Sunday's game against the Bills, and potentially longer, after Bryce Young suffered a high-ankle sprain Week 7, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Dalton closed out Carolina's 13-6 win over the Jets after Young's fourth-quarter departure, completing four of seven pass attempts for 60 yards. The veteran also rushed twice for minus-2 yards. Last season, Dalton logged a five-game stretch under center from Weeks 3 through 7, a span in which he completed 66.7 percent of his pass attempts for 989 yards, seven touchdowns and six interceptions. The presence of new No. 1 receiver Tetairoa McMillan alongside second-year pro Xavier Legette could allow Dalton to improve upon those numbers during his 2025 starting stint. Pelissero reports that the Panthers are optimistic Young could miss as little as one contest, though high-ankle sprains typically carry a 2-to-4-week recovery timeline. |
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Xavier Legette Xavier Legette Career day in win
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 9:34 PM
Legette caught nine of 11 targets for 92 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.
Analysis: The 2024 first-round pick had the best game of his pro career in the Week 7 win, setting personal highs in both receptions (nine) and receiving yards (92). He led the Panthers' receiving corps in catches, yards and touchdowns, while Tetairoa McMillan, Jimmy Horn and Jalen Coker combined for just four catches for 41 yards on nine targets. Legette has now hauled in 17 of 31 targets for 142 yards and two touchdowns across five appearances this season. He's expected to continue operating as the Panthers' No. 2 wideout and primary deep threat heading into the Week 8 matchup against the Bills. |
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Andy Dalton Andy Dalton Closes win in Week 7
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 9:23 PM
Dalton completed four of seven pass attempts for 60 yards and rushed twice for minus-2 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.
Analysis: The veteran quarterback entered the Panthers' Week 7 win early in the fourth quarter after Bryce Young (ankle) went down with an injury. Dalton performed well in relief, completing four of seven pass attempts for 60 yards, highlighted by a 33-yard strike to Xavier Legette that helped seal Sunday's victory. Young's practice participation throughout the week will likely provide the best indication of his potential availability for the Week 8 matchup against the Bills. If he's forced to miss time, Dalton will continue to serve as the Panthers' top signal caller. |
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Jimmy Horn Jimmy Horn Smaller workload in Week 7
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 9:10 PM
Horn caught one of two targets for eight yards and rushed once for seven yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Horn's role on the Panthers' offense shrank with the return of Jalen Coker in the Week 7 win. The 2025 sixth-round pick from Colorado has now recorded five catches for 65 yards and four carries for 28 yards over his first three games as a pro. While Horn could be more involved in Carolina's offense as the season progresses, he's likely to play another reserve role in the Week 8 matchup against the Bills. |
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Jalen Coker Jalen Coker No catches Sunday
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 9:00 PM
Coker was targeted twice but didn't record a catch in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.
Analysis: The Holy Cross product was sidelined for Carolina's first six games this season due to a quadriceps injury, and he made minimal impact in his return Sunday. Coker operated as the team's No. 3 wide receiver, playing behind Tetairoa McMillan (3-33-0) and Xavier Legette (9-92-1). His role in the Panthers' offense will likely continue to grow as the season progresses, but he's not expected to carry much fantasy value in Week 8 against the Bills. |
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Ja'Tavion Sanders Ja'Tavion Sanders Blanks in return
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 8:49 PM
Sanders was targeted twice but didn't record a catch in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Sanders returned to in-game action Sunday after missing the Panthers' last three contests due to an ankle injury. However, he wasn't heavily involved in the team's offensive game plan, drawing just two targets. The second-year pro has now caught 11 of 16 targets for 92 yards through four games this season. Although Sanders is expected to continue operating as the Panthers' top tight end in the Week 8 matchup against the Bills, he unlikely to carry much fantasy value, especially if Bryce Young (ankle) is sidelined. |
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Tommy Tremble Tommy Tremble Struggles in Week 7
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 8:42 PM
Tremble caught his only target for no yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.
Analysis: The 25-year-old returned to his reserve role with Ja'Tavion Sanders active in the Week 7 win. In the four games that Sanders has played in this season, Tremble has caught all seven of his targets for 38 yards. He's expected to continue operating as a depth option in Carolina's tight-end corps ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the Bills. |
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Tetairoa McMillan Tetairoa McMillan Overshadowed by Legette
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 7:16 PM
McMillan recorded three receptions on five targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.
Analysis: McMillan got the attention of Sauce Gardner (concussion) for most of the game, which led to limited opportunity and production. Ultimately, he was held to five targets and three receptions for the second consecutive game, combining to record only 62 yards in that span. Things could open a bit for McMillan in Week 8 against Buffalo, as the Panthers will almost certainly have to have an effective passing attack to have hope of keeping pace in the contest. |
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Rico Dowdle Rico Dowdle Alternates possessions with Hubbard
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 5:42 PM
Dowdle rushed the ball 17 times for 79 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets. He added one reception on two targets for 17 yards.
Analysis: Chuba Hubbard returned after a two-game absence and drew the start over Dowdle. The duo then alternated possessions, with Dowdle turning in the far more efficient performance by outgaining Hubbard, 96-48 in total yardage. Dowdle has certainly gained a more significant role in the Carolina offense with his strong showings across the last three weeks, though it doesn't appear the team is prepared to turn the backfield over to him fully at this point. |
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Bryce Young Bryce Young X-rays come back negative
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 4:53 PM
X-rays on Young's right ankle were returned negative during Sunday's 13-6 win at the Jets, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Young's ankle was twisted when he took a sack late in the third quarter, and the Panthers eventually ruled out the third-year pro from returning to the contest. He thus finished Week 7 having completed 15 of 25 passes for 138 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions and rushing twice for 10 yards. If Young needs to miss any time due to the injury, Carolina will turn to veteran signal-caller Andy Dalton to direct the offense. |
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Chuba Hubbard Chuba Hubbard Even split with Dowdle
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 4:42 PM
Hubbard recorded 14 rushes for 31 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets. He added two receptions on three targets for 24 yards.
Analysis: Hubbard returned from a two-game absence and drew every touch on Carolina's first offensive possession. He went on to alternate drives with Rico Dowdle for the entire game, which naturally led to a near-even split in touches. Hubbard was far less efficient, as Dowdle outgained him, 96-55. It remains to be seen if that affects Hubbard's usage moving forward, but he managed to maintain a significant role in Carolina's offense despite Dowdle's strong showing during his absence. |
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Bryce Young Bryce Young Being evaluated further
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 3:43 PM
Coach Dave Canales said after Sunday's 13-6 win at the Jets that Young is undergoing further tests on his right ankle, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Young left Sunday's game in the second half due to an ankle injury and eventually was ruled out, ending Week 7 action with 138 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions on 15-for-25 passing along with two carries for 10 yards. If Young requires any time on the sideline, veteran QB Andy Dalton is on hand for spot starts. |
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Bryce Young Bryce Young Ruled out of Sunday's game
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 2:43 PM
Young (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game at the Jets, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Before he departed in the second half, Young completed 15 of 25 passes for 138 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions, had two carries for 10 yards and recovered his own fumble. Andy Dalton will step in for Young for the remainder of Sunday's contest. |
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Bryce Young Bryce Young Hurts ankle Sunday
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 2:31 PM
Young was forced out of Sunday's game against the Jets with an ankle injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Prior to his exit from the contest, Young completed 15 of his 25 passing attempts for 138 yards and a TD and carried twice for 10 yards. With Young injured, Andy Dalton is in at QB for the Panthers. |
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Chuba Hubbard Chuba Hubbard Lines up with starters Sunday
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 11:41 AM
Hubbard took the first warmup reps at running back with the Panthers' starting offense for Sunday's game against the Jets, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Meanwhile, Rico Dowdle lined up second in the order at running back, though it doesn't necessarily mean that Hubbard is in line to serve as Carolina's lead option on the ground in Week 7. While Hubbard was sidelined Weeks 5 and 6 due to a calf injury, Dowdle stepped in admirably and ran roughshod over the Miami and Dallas defenses, accruing 389 yards and a touchdown on 53 carries while adding seven receptions for 84 yards and another score. In light of Dowdle's pair of big performances, head coach Dave Canales was non-committal on a starting running back for the Week 7 contest, making it difficult to deploy either Hubbard or Dowdle with much confidence in terms of their projected workload. |
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Jalen Coker Jalen Coker Ready for 2025 debut
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 11:09 AM
Coker (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Analysis: The 24-year-old was activated from injured reserve Saturday and has been cleared to make his season debut Sunday in New York. Coker caught 32 passes for 478 yards and two touchdowns as an undrafted rookie last year and could have a sizable role in Carolina's passing game. |
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Hunter Renfrow Hunter Renfrow Inactive Sunday
Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 11:05 AM
Renfrow (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: With Jalen Coker back from IR, Renfrow is the odd man out in Carolina's Week 7 WR corps. Also in the mix at the position Sunday are Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette, Brycen Tremayne and Jimmy Horn. |
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