Tetairoa McMillan was the top wide receiver again for the Panthers in the 17-7 loss against New Orleans, but his numbers were only adequate. The rookie wide receiver totaled 60 yards on five receptions and registered 11 PPR fantasy points. This was the third time in five games in which McMillan posted double-digit PPR points. In Week 11, the Panthers are up against the Atlanta Falcons, who ranked eighth in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to WRs entering Week 10. Atlanta also ranked 31st in FFPG allowed to RBs over the four weeks leading up to Week 10 and allowed 244 rushing yards to Jonathan Taylor on Sunday. With Atlanta being vulnerable to the run more than the passing game, expect the Panthers to rely on their ground game. Despite a run-first approach, fantasy players should continue to start McMillan, as he can provide a decent statistical floor in any week.
Nov 10, 2025 12:29 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (hamstring) is officially active for Sunday's Week 10 contest against the New Orleans Saints. He had been listed as questionable after popping up on the injury report as a limited participant this past Friday. The rookie has impressed through nine games, ranking as the overall WR21 in PPR leagues with 41 catches, 558 yards, and a pair of touchdowns. A matchup against the Saints should lead to plenty of scoring opportunities, which bodes well for McMillan and his Panthers teammates.
Nov 9, 2025 11:37 AM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (hamstring) is expected to play in Sunday's game versus the New Orleans Saints. He showed up on Friday's injury report because of a hamstring issue, resulting in a questionable designation. Fortunately, it appears fantasy managers will have him out there in Week 10. The rookie has played well this season despite only scoring two touchdowns, amassing 41 catches (69 targets) for 558 yards, making him a viable fantasy option in any format for the favorable matchup with the Saints. His presence in the lineup could also make life easier for Bryce Young, who is coming off a rough showing in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers.
Nov 8, 2025 10:06 PM EST
Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (hamstring) is trending towards playing on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. The Panthers brought up wide receiver Dan Chisena from their practice squad, but it could say more about Brycen Tremayne's availability to play in Week 10 than McMillan. The rookie wideout's status will become clearer as we get closer to kickoff on Sunday, but the expectation as of now is that McMillan will be good to go. The rookie first-rounder has been the engine of Carolina's passing game this season, catching 41 of his 69 targets for 558 yards and two touchdowns in nine games. His production has slid a bit recently as the Panthers have trended more run-heavy, but McMillan still projects as an upside WR2 if he can play in Week 10 versus the Saints.
Nov 8, 2025 4:57 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 10 against the New Orleans Saints, and head coach Dave Canales acknowledged that he's concerned about the rookie's status. However, if McMillan does suit up on Sunday, he'll rank as a low-end WR2 and should be started in all fantasy leagues. The 22-year-old has found plenty of success in his first pro season, catching 41 passes for 558 yards and two touchdowns while ranking as the overall WR21 in PPR leagues. He's a high-volume target in an offense that passes the ball a decent amount; he had both a 100-yard game and a multi-touchdown game within the first six weeks of his NFL debut. McMillan is a strong WR2 option for the rest of the season, but as long as he's on the injury report, managers will need to confirm his availability 90 minutes before kickoff.
Nov 8, 2025 11:44 AM EST
Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (hamstring) was added to Friday's injury report with a hamstring injury and is now questionable to play on Sunday against the division-rival New Orleans Saints in Week 10. Head coach Dave Canales said McMillan's hamstring issue "popped up" on Friday. The 22-year-old wasn't listed on the weekly injury report on Wednesday or Thursday. Late-week additions to the injury report are usually never a good thing, so fantasy managers should not be surprised if McMillan is unavailable to play this weekend or limited if he's on the field. In his first NFL season, McMillan has been the Panthers' most consistent pass-catcher, hauling in 41 of his 69 targets for 558 yards and two touchdowns in nine starts. If he cannot go against New Orleans, Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker would be in play as flex options in fantasy leagues, with rookie Jimmy Horn Jr. being elevated to the No. 3 role.
Nov 7, 2025 12:57 PM EST
Tetairoa McMillan was the top receiver for the Carolina Panthers again in their 16-13 upset over the Green Bay Packers in Week 9, but the numbers were not outstanding. The rookie wide receiver totaled 46 yards on four receptions with 8.6 PPR fantasy points. Carolina's defense kept the game close, and the Panthers prioritize the running game over the passing game. Although McMillan remains the target hog for the team in the passing game, Carolina's run-first approach is likely to be on display again in Week 10 against the Saints. New Orleans ranks 28th in the last two weeks in fantasy points per game allowed to running backs (29.3), and gave up 172 rushing yards to the Rams RBs in Week 9. Despite the Panthers favoring the running game, fantasy players should continue starting McMillan in lineups, especially as he can flash upside in any given week.
Nov 3, 2025 12:44 PM EST
Tetairoa McMillan was the only standout player from the Panthers last week, delivering one of his top fantasy performances of the season. The rookie wide receiver had seven receptions for 99 yards, earning 16.9 PPR fantasy points against the Buffalo Bills. It was the sixth time this year that McMillan recorded double-digit PPR fantasy points. With the Panthers facing the Green Bay Packers in Week 9, McMillan may be in for another favorable situation. The Packers rank 22nd in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers (34.01) over the past four weeks. Last week, two Pittsburgh Steelers WRs finished top-14 in PPR scoring against them. McMillan remains a must-start option, and hopefully, Bryce Young can elevate his numbers in catch-up mode like Andy Dalton did last week.
Nov 1, 2025 12:41 AM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan caught seven of his 10 targets for 99 yards during Sunday's Week 8 contest against the Buffalo Bills. The Panthers were blown out by a score of 40-9 as Andy Dalton, who was filling in for Bryce Young (ankle), turned the ball over three times. McMillan was a rare bright spot in the defeat, pacing the team in all major receiving statistics. He set a new career-high in receptions, scored double-digit fantasy points (PPR) for the sixth time in eight games, and ranks as the overall WR16 so far. Playing in negative game script scenarios bodes well for McMillan, and it appears as though he can produce regardless of whether Young or Dalton is under center. The rookie pass catcher should be viewed as a strong WR2 option heading into Week 9 against Green Bay.
Oct 26, 2025 7:54 PM EST
Rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan will be looking to get more involved in the flow of the passing game against the Buffalo Bills in Week 8. In terms of receptions and yardage, McMillan has not been productive over the last two weeks, totalling 62 yards on six catches. However, in Week 6, he did reward those who started him in fantasy football with two touchdown receptions. McMillan needs to click with quarterback Andy Dalton if the Panthers hope to stay close with the Bills. If Buffalo races away with the lead, though, McMillan could pad his numbers in catch-up mode. The matchup is not daunting, as the Bills rank 15th in fantasy points per game to wide receivers over the past four weeks (30.3). Continue to start McMillan as you normally would as a fantasy WR2/3. While the numbers have been disappointing recently, he is capable of showing his upside in any given week.
Oct 24, 2025 9:29 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is coming off a two-touchdown performance against the Dallas Cowboys last week. McMillan finished with a season-low 29 receiving yards, but the two scores salvaged his fantasy value. The rookie wideout only saw five targets last weekend, but had seen eight or more in every game before that. The 22-year-old is one of the few players having success in Carolina right now. It's worth noting that he'll draw a tough matchup against defensive back Sauce Gardner in Week 7. Despite that, McMillan should still be able to offer low-end WR2 value for this weekend.
Oct 18, 2025 6:27 PM EST
Ironically, Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan had a season-low 29 receiving yards on just three receptions in the 30-27 win over the visiting Dallas Cowboys in Week 6 on Sunday, but he made up for it by finding paydirt for the first two times in his NFL career. McMillan was targeted five times by quarterback Bryce Young, which tied for the team lead with running back Rico Dowdle. The 22-year-old from Arizona scored from 19 and two yards out, respectively, to salvage his fantasy day. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned with his low-yardage output against Dallas, as it's been clear that McMillan will lead the Panthers in yards, catches, and targets when all is said and done in 2025, as long as he stays healthy. He has a tough matchup upcoming against cornerback Sauce Gardner and the New York Jets in Week 7, but McMillan needs to remain in all starting fantasy lineups.
Oct 12, 2025 11:12 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan remains the team's No. 1 option on the depth chart. He's logged 305 offensive snaps through the first five weeks of the 2025 campaign, with Hunter Renfrow sitting behind him with 192. Unfortunately, that hasn't necessarily translated into consistent production from the rookie. McMillan currently has 24 catches (43 targets) for 351 yards. However, he still hasn't scored a touchdown. With that said, the Panthers may continue to rely mostly on Rico Dowdle against Dallas, his former team, in Week 6. Although McMillan is the favorite to see the most attention from Bryce Young on the receiving end versus a week Cowboys defense, fantasy managers will be taking a gamble by having him in their lineups. Still, the wideout has been a top-30 fantasy producer in standard and PPR formats, so he deserves starting consideration.
Oct 11, 2025 9:12 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (calf) is cleared to suit up for the upcoming Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. The rookie wideout was a bit banged up this week, but is fine for this weekend. It has been a slow start to the season for McMillan. He hauled in four of his eight targets for 62 yards in the loss to the New England Patriots last week. The good news is, McMillan has seen eight targets or more in every game this season. Sadly, McMillan only surpassed 70 receiving yards in a single game once so far. The Panthers offense isn't clicking right now, which is going to limit McMillan's value. Fantasy managers should consider McMillan a high-end WR3 for this weekend.
Oct 3, 2025 6:25 PM EST
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (calf) is officially active for Sunday's Week 4 contest against the New England Patriots. He was listed as questionable after being limited in back-to-back practices. The rookie receiver has looked solid this season, catching 14 of his 27 targets for 216 yards while ranking as the overall WR31 in PPR leagues. He should continue to be started as a WR3/flex, especially against a Patriots defense allowing the fifth-most fantasy points to wide receivers. On a less favorable note, lockdown cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) is healthy for his season debut and could be tasked with covering McMillan, which would lower the rookie's floor.
Sep 28, 2025 11:46 AM EST
Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (calf) is "good to go" for his team's Week 4 matchup against the New England Patriots, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. McMillan was limited all week in practice due to a calf injury and is officially listed as questionable on the injury report, but it appears he'll be able to suit up on Sunday. The Patriots are getting top cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) back from a hamstring injury, which could make life more difficult for McMillan. Still, McMillan has established himself as the top option for Panthers quarterback Bryce Young by recording 14 catches for 216 yards on 27 targets through his first three games of 2025. The 22-year-old rookie is a must-start fantasy wide receiver in Week 4 against New England.
Sep 27, 2025 12:57 PM EST
Carolina Panthers rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan (calf) is officially questionable for Sunday's Week 4 matchup with the New England Patriots. McMillan followed a missed practice on Wednesday with two limited practices on Thursday and Friday. The 8th overall pick in this year's draft has been the clear top option for Bryce Young through three games, leading the Panthers in targets, receptions, and receiving yards. With McMillan questionable and potentially limited, and Xavier Legette (hamstring) already ruled out against a Patriots defense that has been susceptible to the passing attack, Hunter Renfrow becomes a sneaky starting option for fantasy managers struggling to fill their flex position.
Sep 26, 2025 2:23 PM EST
Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (calf) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday, a positive sign for his availability in Sunday's matchup with the New England Patriots. With Xavier Legette (hamstring) still sidelined, McMillan is positioned to handle a large share of the passing volume in Week 4. The 2024 second-round pick has been productive early, posting 216 yards through three games while emerging as Bryce Young's most reliable option. Although he's yet to find the end zone, that could change this week against a Patriots defense that has already surrendered five passing touchdowns. Fantasy managers should start McMillan as a WR2, especially in deeper leagues, as he brings both a solid target floor and intriguing upside in a game where Carolina could lean heavily on him.
Sep 25, 2025 2:13 PM EST
Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (calf), who did not practice on Wednesday, said he expects to play on Sunday against the hosting New England Patriots in Week 4, according to David Newton of ESPN. It's never a good sign to see a player miss the first practice of the week, but it sounds as though the 22-year-old from Arizona is just fine and will return to practice later this week and suit up for his fourth NFL game this weekend. The Hawaiin native has yet to score his first NFL touchdown, but he's still been productive for fantasy managers with 14 catches for 216 yards for 15.4 yards per catch as quarterback Bryce Young's top target. If Xavier Legette (hamstring) misses a second straight game, McMillan could have a bigger role in a game where Carolina should be forced to throw more than they did in their 30-0 shutout of the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3.
Sep 24, 2025 5:23 PM EST
Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (calf) is dealing with a calf injury this week and was unable to practice on Wednesday. ESPN's David Newton reports that McMillan should be able to play in Week 4 against the New England Patriots, but he will need to return to practice on either Thursday or Friday. The 22-year-old from Arizona has been as advertised in his first three NFL games, catching 14 of his 27 targets for 216 yards, although he has yet to find the end zone. As long as McMillan returns to practice later this week, he should be able to suit up on Sunday at New England. Xavier Legette (hamstring) missed the Week 3 win over the Atlanta Falcons and didn't practice Wednesday, so he could miss his second straight game, opening up more snaps for David Moore and potentially Jimmy Horn Jr.
Sep 24, 2025 3:58 PM EST
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