These are the top fantasy football players of the Carolina Panthers as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of October 25, 2020.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | CAR | 1.01 | 13 |
| 2 | D.J. Moore | WR | CAR | 4.01 | 13 |
| 3 | Robby Anderson | WR | CAR | 10.11 | 13 |
| 4 | Mike Davis | RB | CAR | 12.12 | 13 |
| 5 | Teddy Bridgewater | QB | CAR | 14.01 | 13 |
Christian McCaffrey's current ADP is 1.01, which is the 1st pick of the 1st round, and 1st selection overall.
D.J. Moore's current ADP is 4.01, which is the 1st pick of the 4th round, and 36th selection overall.
Robby Anderson's current ADP is 10.11, which is the 11th pick of the 10th round, and 119th selection overall.
Mike Davis's current ADP is 12.12, which is the 12th pick of the 12th round, and 143rd selection overall.
Teddy Bridgewater's current ADP is 14.01, which is the 1st pick of the 14th round, and 157th selection overall.
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 2 | Away | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 3 | Away | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 4 | Home | Arizona Cardinals |
| 5 | Away | Atlanta Falcons |
| 6 | Home | Chicago Bears |
| 7 | Away | New Orleans Saints |
| 8 | Home | Atlanta Falcons |
| 9 | Away | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 10 | Home | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 11 | Home | Detroit Lions |
| 12 | Away | Minnesota Vikings |
| 14 | Home | Denver Broncos |
| 15 | Away | Green Bay Packers |
| 16 | Away | Washington Redskins |
| 17 | Home | New Orleans Saints |
Samuel (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Samuel was inactive last week against the Bears, but it looks like he'll be back for Sunday's 1:00 kickoff after a one-game absence. In the five games he has suited up for, Samuel hasn't been a high-volume option in the Carolina passing game (19 catches on 23 targets for 183 yards), but he has at least picked up some extra touches in that span, having also logged 15 carries for 63 yards.
October 25, 2020 5:06 AM EST
Samuel (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in New Orleans.
Analysis: Samuel missed the Week 6 game against Chicago after logging three straight limited practices. He followed the same routine in practice this week, so it's best to treat him as truly questionable ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Keith Kirkwood filled in as Carolina's No. 3 receiver last week, playing 51 percent of snaps and catching one of two targets for 13 yards.
October 23, 2020 10:37 AM EST
Slye was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Slye's activation after just two days suggests the kicker's placement on the list was simply precautionary. He has connected on 16 of 18 field-goal attempts through six games this season and will look to build on that strong start Sunday against the Saints.
October 23, 2020 10:26 AM EST
Gano appeared to tweak his right leg during his final kickoff in the fourth quarter of Thursday's 22-21 loss to the Eagles, Tom Canavan of the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Gano wasn't needed again following that kickoff with just over six minutes remaining, as the Eagles scored a go-ahead touchdown on the possession before Giants quarterback Daniel Jones coughed up a game-sealing fumble with less than 30 seconds left. Because the Giants were unable to advance the ball far enough down the field for a potential game-winning field goal, it's unclear if Gano would have been healthy enough to kick. Gano's status should gain clarity when the Giants release their first Week 8 injury report next Thursday.
October 23, 2020 9:31 AM EST
Samuel (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Since it was revealed Samuel was dealing with a knee injury last week, his practice reps have been monitored closely, and he was even spotted in a green non-contact jersey Thursday, per Simmons. Samuel has one more opportunity to be a full participant this week, but the fact he hasn't taken contact yet isn't a great sign for his availability Sunday at New Orleans.
October 22, 2020 2:18 PM EST
