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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 September 14, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tetairoa McMillan | WR | CAR | 3.09 | 5 |
| 2 | Chuba Hubbard | RB | CAR | 7.01 | 5 |
| 3 | Jonathon Brooks | RB | CAR | 8.10 | 5 |
| 4 | Jalen Coker | WR | CAR | 10.09 | 5 |
Tetairoa McMillan
Tetairoa McMillan's current ADP is 3.09, which is the 9th pick of the 3rd round, and 33rd selection overall.
Chuba Hubbard
Chuba Hubbard's current ADP is 7.01, which is the 1st pick of the 7th round, and 73rd selection overall.
Jonathon Brooks
Jonathon Brooks's current ADP is 8.10, which is the 10th pick of the 8th round, and 93rd selection overall.
Jalen Coker
Jalen Coker's current ADP is 10.09, which is the 9th pick of the 10th round, and 116th selection overall.
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
Jalen Coker, Jalen Coker in a Walking Boot, Not Expected to Miss Time This Week
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (ankle) rolled his left ankle in the first quarter of the Week 1 season-opening loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday but continued to play through it and had one of the best games of his career, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. Coker is wearing a walking boot on Monday but does not expect to miss time this week as the team prepares to play the division-rival Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 on Sunday. The 24-year-old third-year receiver caught eight of his nine targets for 138 yards and two touchdowns in the 59-37 loss to the Bears on Sunday. Injuries are nothing new for Coker, who played in only 22 games in his first two years in the league due to injury. If Coker can manage to stay healthy for an entire season, though, he has true breakout potential, even as the team's WR2 across from former first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan. If Coker can get through practice this week and suit up on Sunday against Atlanta, he should be locked into starting fantasy lineups for a potential encore after his two-touchdown season opener. Right now, Coker is rostered in 61% of Yahoo leagues, so despite his ankle injury, he is a priority waiver-wire addition going into Week 2 action.
September 14, 2026 10:39 AM EST
Jalen Coker, Jalen Coker a Must-Add After Week 1
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker hauled in eight of nine targets for 138 yards and two touchdowns in the 59-37 loss to the Chicago Bears. While trailing for most of this game, the Panthers' passing offense was on center stage in Week 1, and Coker led the way. He played 57 of 61 snaps (93%) and had nine targets, the most among skill players. Despite talk of second-year receiver Tetairoa McMillan playing more in the slot, Coker was used there more often, playing 40% of snaps in the slot compared to McMillan's 21%. Over his last seven outings, he's had 36 receptions for 516 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 15 half-PPR fantasy points per game. As one of Carolina's top weapons, Coker is a must-add after Week 1 and could be a mid-WR3 option moving forward.
September 14, 2026 5:42 AM EST
Bryce Young, Bryce Young's Four Touchdowns Not Enough in Week 1 Loss
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completed 23 of his 37 pass attempts for 361 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and one interception during Sunday's 59-37 loss against the Carolina Panthers. He also logged an additional 10 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, bringing him to a total of four touchdowns in Week 1. Other than the loss, the only real blemish on Young's stat line was the one interception. He did take two sacks, but that's not an alarming number considering he attempted 37 passes and the Panthers' offense ran 62 plays. It's fair to assume that Young's counting stats will come back down to earth in a lower-scoring game that doesn't require him to pass as much, but at least he showed that he's capable of going toe-to-toe against one of the best teams in football. He should remain in the low-end QB1 tier for next week's very favorable matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
September 13, 2026 8:49 PM EST
Jalen Coker, Jalen Coker Emerges as Top Target in Loss
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker posted a huge day on the field during the Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears. The third-year wideout hauled in a 51-yard score in the second quarter. Coker found the end zone again with an eight-yard score in the fourth quarter. The 24-year-old hauled in eight of his nine targets for 138 yards and two touchdowns in the loss. There are probably not too many people out there who had Jalen Coker dropping two TDs and nearly 150 yards on their bingo cards. Coker emerged as the favorite option of quarterback Bryce Young on Sunday. The two of them clearly have great chemistry, which could lead to a breakout campaign for Coker. After that game, Coker is going to be one of the most popular names on the waiver wire. He should be a solid flex option for the Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
September 13, 2026 6:45 PM EST
Jonathon Brooks, Jonathon Brooks Plays Second Fiddle for Panthers in Week 1
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks played a clear backup role behind Chuba Hubbard in a 59-37 Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears. Brooks did have a highlight play on a 48-yard reception from quarterback Bryce Young, but he carried the ball just four times for 14 yards. Meanwhile, Hubbard recorded 10 carries for 49 yards and a rushing touchdown, in addition to three receptions for 38 yards and a receiving touchdown. According to Pro Football Focus, Brooks played just 13 offensive snaps compared to Hubbard's 48, which is a telling sign of the pecking order in Carolina's backfield. With that in mind, it was a high-scoring game that called for a lot of passing plays, and the Panthers had to play catch-up often. Brooks will have a Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, but as of right now, he shouldn't be viewed as more than a desperate flex option.
September 13, 2026 5:17 PM EST
