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Xavier Legette Xavier Legette Picks up minor injury
Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 3:53 PM
Legette was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Participation of any kind at the start of the week is a good sign for Sunday availability. Legette showed no clear sign of injury in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, logging 81 percent snap share and 81 percent route share, but he caught just one of eight targets for minus-two yards on a day when Carolina's other wideouts combined for 196 yards and two touchdowns. Legette's role could come into question soon, especially if Jalen Coker (quad) comes back from injured reserve at some point in October. |
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Brycen Tremayne Brycen Tremayne Impresses in Week 2
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 9:47 AM
Tremayne caught three of five targets for 48 yards during Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: With Jalen Coker (quadriceps) beginning the season on injured reserve, Tremayne has received more offensive snaps and played as the Panthers' No. 4 wideout through two games. He had the best performance of his NFL career in Week 2, catching three of his five targets for 48 yards despite playing just 15 offensive snaps. Tremayne is expected to remain one of the top depth options in Carolina's wide receiver corps until Coker returns to the field. |
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Tommy Tremble Tommy Tremble Catches three passes vs. Cardinals
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 9:41 AM
Tremble caught all three of his targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: Tremble played as the Panthers' No. 2 tight end for the second consecutive week, logging 35 offensive snaps compared to Ja'Tavion Sanders' 56 on Sunday. Sanders also played his best game as a pro, catching seven of nine targets for 54 yards, so it appears likely that Tremble will remain Carolina's top reserve tight end as the season progresses. Still, the Notre Dame product was relatively productive despite playing a limited role in Week 2, and he'll look to build on that effort in Week 3 against the Falcons. |
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Trevor Etienne Trevor Etienne Just two snaps in Week 2
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 9:29 AM
Etienne caught one pass for two yards in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: Etienne has now played just four offensive snaps through two games this season but has recorded a touch on two of those opportunities. Even so, the rookie from Georgia's primary role appears to be as Carolina's top return man after tallying 101 total return yards on five attempts in Week 2. Etienne is expected to continue playing behind both Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle in the Panthers' backfield heading into Week 3, when the Falcons travel to Carolina. |
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Xavier Legette Xavier Legette Disappoints in Week 2
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 9:22 AM
Legette caught one of eight targets for minus-2 yards in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: The second-year wideout has managed just four receptions for eight yards through two games this season, a concerning start considering the Panthers attempted 90 passes over that span. However, there's still reason for optimism regarding Legette's season-long fantasy output, as his 15 targets tie Hunter Renfrow for the second-most on the team. Legette will look to turn that volume into production in a divisional matchup against the Falcons in Week 3. |
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Rico Dowdle Rico Dowdle More touches in Week 2
Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 9:13 AM
Dowdle rushed six times for nine yards and caught his only target for 10 yards during Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: Despite Dowdle seeing a larger role than he did in Carolina's opener, he played just 29 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Week 2. The 27-year-old has struggled with efficiency through his first two games with the team, averaging only 2.3 yards on his nine carries. Starter Chuba Hubbard recorded 77 total yards and a touchdown on 15 touches in Sunday's loss, and Dowdle doesn't have a clear path to more volume heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Falcons. |
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Bryce Young Bryce Young Late surge isn't enough Sunday
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 9:55 PM
Young completed 35 of 55 pass attempts for 328 yards, three touchdowns and one interception while rushing twice for two yards with a lost fumble in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: Young was looking like he was headed towards another dreadful performance in a one-sided loss when the Panthers went into the break down 20-3. The young signal-caller flipped the script in the second half, firing off three touchdown passes on consecutive drives to make this a nail-biter. While his team still fell short in the end, Young reignited hope in fantasy managers with his stellar play to close out this contest. The top overall pick in the 2023 draft will be looking to ride the momentum from this outing into next Sunday's tilt against the Falcons. |
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Tetairoa McMillan Tetairoa McMillan First 100-yard game of career
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 8:56 PM
McMillan finished with six receptions on 10 targets for 100 yards in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: The eighth-overall pick in this year's draft is living up to the hype, recording the first 100-yard receiving game of his career in just his second pro appearance. McMillan paced the Panthers in targets and yardage after accomplishing the same feat last week, quickly becoming Bryce Young's most-trusted target out of the gates. The Arizona product is already making fantasy waves before scoring the first touchdown of his career, which is likely just around the corner given the wideout's 6-foot-5 frame and tremendous ball skills. McMillan belongs in starting fantasy lineups heading into a Week 3 matchup against the Falcons next Sunday. |
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Chuba Hubbard Chuba Hubbard Secures second receiving TD Sunday
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 7:57 PM
Hubbard rushed 10 times for 38 yards and caught five of six targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: Hubbard salvaged another pedestrian rushing performance with a late receiving touchdown in the Panthers' second loss of the season. The 26-year-old starter snuck out of the backfield for a five-yard score in the fourth quarter, also scoring the ensuing two-point attempt for good measure. Hubbard continues to dominate the backfield touches in Carolina, making him a starting level fantasy option heading into next Sunday's tilt against Atlanta. |
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Jimmy Horn Jimmy Horn Won't play against Arizona
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 1:56 PM
Horn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Horn, the Panthers' sixth-round pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, will have to wait to make his regular-season debut until at least Week 3 against the Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 21. David Moore and Brycen Tremayne will be the Panthers' depth wideouts behind Hunter Renfrow, Xavier Legette and rookie first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan. |
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Hunter Renfrow Hunter Renfrow Cleared to suit up Week 2
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 2:58 PM
Renfrow (ribs) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Renfrow upgraded to full participation in Friday's practice after opening the week with a pair of limited sessions. The veteran slot receiver was understandably sore after his first regular-season NFL action since the 2023 campaign in Carolina's Week 1 loss to the Jaguars. Renfrow had two catches for 11 yards on six targets in the season opener. |
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Hunter Renfrow Hunter Renfrow Another limited practice Thursday
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 3:54 PM
Renfrow (ribs) remained limited in practice Thursday.
Analysis: Renfrow has started Week 2 prep with consecutive limited practices. A full showing Friday would likely help the veteran slot receiver avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game in Arizona. Renfrow turned six targets into only 11 yards in his Panthers debut against the Jaguars in Week 1, as Carolina quarterback Bryce Young struggled. |
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Hunter Renfrow Hunter Renfrow Dealing with rib injury
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 4:15 PM
Renfrow (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Renfrow finished Week 1 second on the Panthers in route share (81 percent) and third in targets (six), but with just 11 yards to show for it. He took 74 percent of his snaps in the slot, which is where he'll likely be again this Sunday at Arizona, squaring off with Cardinals slot corner Garrett Williams. |
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Tommy Tremble Tommy Tremble Likely backing up Sanders
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 12:24 PM
Tremble caught his only target for two yards in Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: Tremble was dealing with a back injury prior to the Panthers' Week 1 loss and played just 29 offensive snaps -- 10 fewer than second-year tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders. Sanders also outpaced him in targets (three to one) and receptions (two to one), making it seem as if Tremble will serve as Carolina's No. 2 tight end this season. Game script likely played a role in Sanders increased playing time, as Carolina's large deficit in the fourth quarter favored Sanders' pass-catching skillset. Unless Carolina's defense improves in a Week 2 matchup against the Cardinals, Tremble figures to serve as the top backup. |
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Trevor Etienne Trevor Etienne One touch in NFL debut
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 12:15 PM
Etienne rushed one time for four yards in Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: The 2025 fourth-round pick from Georgia appears firmly behind both Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle in Carolina's backfield, as Etienne played just two offensive snaps Sunday. However, the 21-year-old served as the Panthers' top kick and punt returner, logging 43 kick-return yards. Etienne is expected to remain a depth option in Carolina's backfield ahead of a Week 2 matchup with the Cardinals. |
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Ja'Tavion Sanders Ja'Tavion Sanders Logs 27 yards in Week 1
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 9:43 AM
Sanders caught two of his three targets for 27 yards during Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: The second-year pro from Texas appears to be the Panthers' top tight end following the Week 1 loss, playing 39 offensive snaps -- 10 more than backup Tommy Tremble. Sanders drew just three targets Sunday but showcased his ability to make plays as a vertical threat, catching an 18-yard pass from Bryce Young. If Carolina's defense continues to struggle and forces Young into pass-heavy game scripts, Sanders could develop into a viable streaming option as the season progresses. He will look to build on his performance in Week 2 when the Panthers travel to Arizona. |
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Hunter Renfrow Hunter Renfrow Nabs two passes in Panthers debut
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 9:34 AM
Renforw caught two of his six targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: The veteran wideout logged 42 offensive snaps during Sunday's loss, ranking third amongst Carolina receivers behind Tetairoa McMillan (53) and Xavier Legette (50). Although Bryce Young was forced to throw 35 times due to Carolina's 20-point fourth-quarter deficit, Renfrow still finished third on the team in targets, which could be a promising sign for his role in this offense. He's expected to continue serving as the Panthers' No. 3 wide receiver as the team travels to Arizona in Week 2. |
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Rico Dowdle Rico Dowdle Five touches in Week 1
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 9:19 AM
Dowdle rushed three times for 12 yards and caught two of three targets for four yards during Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: The first-year Panther underwhelmed in his regular-season debut, playing just 22 of the team's 64 offensive snaps. Dowdle, who rushed for 1,079 yards with the Cowboys last season, appears firmly behind Chuba Hubbard in Carolina's backfield. Hubbard's 43 offensive snaps lead to 19 touches for 89 total yards and one touchdown. However, the game script favored the pass, which likely limited Dowdle's opportunities, as the Panthers trailed by as many as 20 points in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss. Dowdle is expected to serve as the Panthers' top backup running back again in Week 2 against the Cardinals. |
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Xavier Legette Xavier Legette Does little with Week 1 volume
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:44 PM
Legette caught three of seven targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: The second-year wideout saw a solid share of Bryce Young's attention, but rookie Tetairoa McMillan was the Panthers' clear top option in the passing game, and Legette's longest gain went for just nine yards. After an inconsistent rookie season of his own in 2024, Carolina is hoping Legette can take a step forward as a sophomore, but this wasn't an encouraging performance from the 32nd overall pick in last year's draft. He'll look to deliver a more efficient effort on the road in Week 2 against the Cardinals. |
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Tetairoa McMillan Tetairoa McMillan Leading receiver in NFL debut
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:40 PM
McMillan caught five of nine targets for 68 yards in Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: The eighth overall pick in the 2025 Draft was the unquestioned top wideout for the Panthers right out of the gate, as he led the team in targets, catches and receiving yards in a mostly disappointing day for Bryce Young and the passing game. McMillan will need better performances from his quarterback to turn that kind of volume into consistent production, but it was still an encouraging start to his pro career. He'll look to make a bigger impact on the road Week 2 against the Cardinals. |
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