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Jonathan Mingo Jonathan Mingo Questionable for Week 4
Fri, Sep 29, 2023, 12:02 PM
Mingo (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Analysis: Mingo was a limited practice participant throughout the week after his early exit from last Sunday's loss to Seattle. Joe Person of The Athletic reports that the rookie shed his red, no-contact jersey for Friday's practice -- a clear sign of progress even if he doesn't end up playing this week. Terrace Marshall ended up playing a vast majority of snaps last Sunday in Seattle, though both he and Mingo look to be behind Adam Thielen and DJ Chark when it comes to both target volume and production. |
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Miles Sanders Miles Sanders Questionable after missing practice
Fri, Sep 29, 2023, 11:59 AM
Sanders (groin) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Analysis: Sanders appears truly questionable after failing to practice Friday following limited showings Wednesday and Thursday. If Sanders is inactive ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, Chuba Hubbard would likely start and get most of the backfield snaps, with Raheem Blackshear being the only other back on the active roster while Tarik Cohen and Jashaun Corbin reside on the practice squad. For what it's worth, head coach Frank Reich said Friday that he's optimistic Sanders will play, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. |
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Miles Sanders Miles Sanders Not suited up Friday
Fri, Sep 29, 2023, 10:57 AM
Sanders (groin) is present for Friday's practice but doesn't have a helmet, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: The report notes that Sanders didn't look concerned, but he may nonetheless end up with a designation on the final injury report ahead of Sunday's game against Minnesota. He dealt with a groin injury in August and was a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday this week. If things were to take a turn for the worse, Chuba Hubbard would step in as the Panthers' lead back and likely get at least 15 touches. |
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Jonathan Mingo Jonathan Mingo Limited in practice again
Thu, Sep 28, 2023, 2:28 PM
Mingo (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Mingo's limited participation represents no change from Wednesday, suggesting he hasn't taken a tangible step forward in the past 24 hours as he navigates the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. If the wideout practices fully Friday and is able to gain clearance from an independent neurologist, he should exit the protocol and have a good shot at playing Sunday versus the Vikings. |
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Miles Sanders Miles Sanders Remains limited in practice
Thu, Sep 28, 2023, 2:26 PM
Sanders (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Sanders had his practice reps capped for the second day in a row, but Carolina hasn't suggested that his groin injury is anything that will threaten his availability for Sunday's game against the Vikings. The Panthers will see if Sanders can upgrade to full participation in Friday's practice before deciding whether he'll carry an injury designation into the weekend. |
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Andy Dalton Andy Dalton Returning to backup duties
Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 8:42 PM
With Bryce Young (ankle) set to return for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Vikings, Dalton is expected to return to No. 2 duties, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Young was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, putting him on track for Week 4. In his absence against the Seahawks, Dalton completed 34 of 58 passes for 361 yards and two touchdowns, adding two carries for 11 yards. Dalton remains one of the top backups in the league. |
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Miles Sanders Miles Sanders Bothered by groin injury
Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 2:26 PM
Sanders was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury.
Analysis: The groin injury is a new concern for Sanders, who was limited in a pair of practices last week due to a pectoral issue before suiting up for Sunday's loss to the Seahawks. Sanders' ability to practice in some capacity Wednesday at least suggests he's on the right track to play this Sunday against Minnesota, even if he happens to be at less than 100 percent. |
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Jonathan Mingo Jonathan Mingo Listed as limited
Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 2:23 PM
Mingo (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: An earlier report suggested Mingo wouldn't take part in Wednesday's session, but he apparently did enough for the Panthers to list him as limited. Mingo is nonetheless uncertain to play Sunday against Minnesota, while starting quarterback Bryce Young (ankle) is set to return from a one-game absence after turning in a full practice Wednesday. |
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Bryce Young Bryce Young Set to play after full practice
Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 2:21 PM
Young (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday, putting him on track to start Sunday's game against the Vikings, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Carolina's passing game fared better Week 3 with Andy Dalton stepping in for the injured Young in a 37-27 loss to Seattle, though Dalton drew a more favorable matchup than the rookie had in Weeks 1 and 2, when he faced Atlanta and New Orleans. Now ostensibly healthy, Young will get his shot at taking on a struggling defense, facing a Vikings pass defense that has given up 27.3 points and 261.7 passing yards per game through the first three weeks of the season. |
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Jonathan Mingo Jonathan Mingo Not practicing Wednesday
Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 11:18 AM
Mingo (concussion) won't practice Wednesday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Mingo left Sunday's loss in Seattle with a concussion, and the rookie wide receiver will need to pass the NFL's five-step concussion protocol to have a chance to suit up against the Vikings in Week 4. Veterans Adam Thielen and DJ Chark already occupy the top two spots on Carolina's wide receiver depth chart, but more opportunities could be available for Terrace Marshall and Laviska Shenault against the Vikings if Mingo ends up being inactive for the contest. |
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Bryce Young Bryce Young In line to practice
Wed, Sep 27, 2023, 11:15 AM
Young (ankle) will practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Young missed last weekend's loss to the Seahawks due to an ankle sprain, but he'll practice in some capacity as the Panthers begin Week 4 prep. For his part, head coach Frank Reich said Young tested his ankle Tuesday and is making progress as Sunday's game against the Vikings approaches. The extent of Young's participation in Wednesday's practice won't be known until the Panthers issue their first Week 4 injury report later in the day, but the rookie signal-caller appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game. |
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Hayden Hurst Hayden Hurst Just one grab
Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 6:52 PM
Hurst caught one of three targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Hurst played over 60 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps but again saw his production decrease. Although backup Andy Dalton was under center, he still passed 58 times for 361 yards, with Hurst only making a small contribution. The tight end's stock has taken a dip since recording five catches for 41 yards and a touchdown Week 1. |
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Terrace Marshall Terrace Marshall Larger role Sunday
Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 6:48 PM
Marshall caught five of eight targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Marshall saw his playing time increase after rookie Jonathan Mingo (concussion) was knocked out of the contest. By featuring for nearly 60 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps, Marshall set a new personal best in single-game receptions while garnering the second-most targets of his career. His outlook for Week 4's matchup versus the Vikings figures to be impacted by Mingo's status. |
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Chuba Hubbard Chuba Hubbard Only three touches
Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 6:42 PM
Hubbard finished with just one carry for two yards and two receptions (on three targets) for two yards in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Hubbard logged a season low in touches despite featuring for one-third of Carolina's offensive snaps. After an efficient first couple weeks, his nearly non-existent output Sunday emphasized the downside associated with his backup running back role. |
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DJ Chark DJ Chark Breaks out in Week 3
Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 8:38 PM
Chark caught four of 11 targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: After seeing only one target in his season debut last week, Chark was a key part of the offense with rookie Bryce Young (ankle) on the sidelines and veteran QB Andy Dalton under center instead. Chark did most of his damage on a 47-yard TD grab in the second quarter that briefly gave the Panthers the lead. Young could be back in Week 4, which would put a damper on the fantasy outlooks of the team's receiving options, but if Dalton is at the helm again, Chark would have a lot of appeal against a Vikings secondary that just got torched for 25 catches and 336 yards by the Chargers' WR duo of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams (knee). |
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Adam Thielen Adam Thielen Huge numbers in Week 3 loss
Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 8:30 PM
Thielen caught 11 of 14 targets for 145 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: With veteran Andy Dalton at quarterback instead of rookie Bryce Young (ankle), Carolina's passing game erupted and Thielen produced his highest single-game receiving yards total since Week 10 of the 2017 campaign, when he was in his prime with Minnesota. The 33-year-old wideout capped his performance with a 15-yard TD catch inside the final two minutes of the game as the Panthers tried to stage a late comeback. Thielen had already begun to establish some chemistry with Young, so his fantasy value might be less affected than some of his teammates by who's throwing him passes in Week 4, but his ceiling will be much higher if Dalton's under center again for a potential revenge game against the Vikings. |
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Miles Sanders Miles Sanders Finds end zone against Seattle
Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 8:24 PM
Sanders carried the ball nine times for 24 yards and a touchdown and caught five of nine targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: After averaging nearly 20 touches a game in the first two weeks of the season with rookie Bryce Young (ankle) at quarterback, Sanders wasn't nearly as involved in the game plan with Andy Dalton under center despite the fact that the contest was close until late in the fourth quarter. The running back did salvage his day with a one-yard TD plunge early in the fourth, however. Young could be back in Week 4 against the Vikings, but Sanders' fantasy floor appears to be lower if Dalton is at the helm once again. |
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Andy Dalton Andy Dalton Big numbers in Week 3 loss
Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 8:15 PM
Dalton completed 34 of 58 passes for 361 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Seahawks. He added 11 rushing yards on two carries.
Analysis: With Bryce Young (ankle) sidelined, Dalton got his first start of the season and produced more passing yards than the rookie had in his two starts combined. Dalton leaned heavily on the veteran wideouts Carolina brought in this offseason, tossing a 47-yard TD to DJ Chark in the second quarter before finding Adam Thielen for a 15-yard score inside the final two minutes of the fourth, and that duo were on the other end of nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of Dalton's yards. Young will reclaim the starting role for the rebuilding Panthers as soon as he's healthy, but those with fantasy shares in Thielen and Chark may hope Dalton is still under center in Week 4 against a vulnerable Vikings secondary that just got torched for 454 yards and four TDs through the air by the Chargers. |
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Jonathan Mingo Jonathan Mingo Exits with concussion
Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 5:10 PM
Mingo (concussion) won't return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Analysis: Mingo caught three of six targets for 21 yards from Andy Dalton before getting hurt, but the 2023 second-round pick will join fellow injured rookie Bryce Young (ankle) on the sidelines for the remainder of Sunday's game. Mingo will need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol to play in Week 4 against the Vikings. |
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Bryce Young Bryce Young Should be back Week 4 or 5
Fri, Sep 22, 2023, 12:41 PM
Young (ankle) won't play Sunday in Seattle but is expected back for Week 4 against Minnesota or Week 5 at Detroit, Augusta Stone of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Coach Frank Reich made it clear he doesn't expect Young to be out long, despite missing every practice the team held this week. Andy Dalton will start against the Seahawks this Sunday, which might actually be an upgrade for Carolina's pass catchers given the way Young has struggled so far. It's a two-game sample, to be fair, and Young will return to the starting job once he's healthy even if the offense looks better with Dalton at the helm the next week or two. |
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