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Panthers Top Fantasy Players

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 30, 2025.

# Name Pos Team ADP Bye

Carolina Panthers 2025 Schedule

Week Home/Away Opponent
1 Away Jacksonville Jaguars
2 Away Arizona Cardinals
3 Home Atlanta Falcons
4 Away New England Patriots
5 Home Miami Dolphins
6 Home Dallas Cowboys
7 Away New York Jets
8 Home Buffalo Bills
9 Away Green Bay Packers
10 Home New Orleans Saints
11 Away Atlanta Falcons
12 Away San Francisco 49ers
13 Home Los Angeles Rams
15 Away New Orleans Saints
16 Home Tampa Bay Buccaneers
17 Home Seattle Seahawks
18 Away Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Carolina Panthers News

Xavier Legette, Xavier Legette Misses Practice on Thursday Due to Illness

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (illness) did not practice on Thursday due to an illness. The 24-year-old's Week 9 status is unclear, but he'll have a few days to recover before Carolina's matchup against the Green Bay Packers. In six games played so far this season, Legette has recorded 19 catches for 159 yards and two touchdowns on 34 targets. If Legette is unable to go against Green Bay, Panthers wideouts Jalen Coker, Jimmy Horn Jr., and Hunter Renfrow would be the most likely candidates to see an uptick in targets and playing time alongside star rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. Even if he's active, Legette is tough for fantasy managers to trust given his lack of consistent production and the difficult matchup against Green Bay.

Xavier Legette player page.

October 30, 2025 4:25 PM EST


Andy Dalton, Andy Dalton Upgraded to Limited Practice Participant on Thursday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday after being held out of practice on Wednesday due to a thumb injury. Dalton started in place of Bryce Young (ankle) in Carolina's Week 8 game against the Buffalo Bills and struggled, completing 16 of 24 pass attempts for 175 yards and an interception. Young has logged two straight full practices heading into Friday, so he appears to be tracking towards returning in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. If neither Dalton nor Young were available to play, veteran journeyman Mike White would likely get the start. Fantasy managers should likely avoid whoever the Panthers' starting quarterback is in Week 9, given the difficult matchup on the road in Green Bay.

Andy Dalton player page.

October 30, 2025 4:17 PM EST


Bryce Young, Bryce Young Logs Second Straight Full Practice on Thursday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (ankle) practiced in full for the second consecutive day on Thursday as he battles an ankle injury that sidelined him in Week 8. Young appears to be trending towards making his return in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers, but the team has not officially announced his status. Panthers backup quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) was limited in practice on Thursday due to a thumb injury, so Young may actually be the team's healthiest option. Across seven games in 2025, Young has completed 61.6% of his pass attempts for 1,288 yards, 11 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Even if he's active, Young should likely be avoided by fantasy managers as he heads into a difficult Week 9 matchup against Green Bay.

Bryce Young player page.

October 30, 2025 4:08 PM EST


Mike White, Panthers Elevate Mike White From Practice Squad

Per the team, the Carolina Panthers have signed veteran quarterback Mike White from the practice squad to the active roster. Offensive lineman Brady Christensen (Achilles) was placed on IR in a corresponding move. Fortunately, Bryce Young (ankle) got in a full practice on Wednesday. However, that wasn't the case for teammate Andy Dalton (thumb). The 38-year-old picked up a thumb injury, presumably in Carolina's loss to Buffalo in Week 8, that kept him from practicing altogether. White's addition to the roster is likely just precautionary, as Young appears on track to play after a promising start to the week. Still, if Dalton trends in the wrong direction, it'll be White backing up Young when the team takes on the hosting Green Bay Packers this Sunday.

Mike White player page.

October 30, 2025 11:50 AM EST


Andy Dalton, Andy Dalton Does Not Practice on Wednesday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, according to the team. Dalton struggled mightily in his first start of the season in Week 8 against the Bills, completing 16 of 24 pass attempts for 175 yards and no touchdowns while turning it over three times and taking seven sacks. It's unclear when the 38-year-old suffered the injury to his right thumb, but his practice status will be monitored as the week goes along. It may end up being just a one-week fill-in for Dalton, as starting quarterback Bryce Young (ankle) practiced in full on Wednesday and appears to be trending toward playing in Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

Andy Dalton player page.

October 29, 2025 5:07 PM EST