Who Should I Start? Tetairoa McMillan or Emeka Egbuka

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Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
13.0	0.2	0.0	4.3	64.5	0.4

Tetairoa McMillan News

Tetairoa McMillan's Increased Slot Role Could Fuel Breakout Season

Sunday, August 9, 7:50 AM

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is entering his second NFL season after winning the 2025 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. McMillan hauled in 70 of 122 targets for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns, averaging just over 10 half-PPR fantasy points per game. With head coach Dave Canales expecting to use McMillan more in the slot in 2026, the young receiver could see an increased workload this season. McMillan scored 74% of his fantasy points from the outside last season and would face tougher cornerback matchups and a less diverse route tree if he stayed out wide. His slot role is just noise for now, but it could be the difference between him being a low-end WR2 and a top-10 wideout in 2026.

Emeka Egbuka - Tampa Bay (WR)

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Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
11.6	0.7	0.0	3.8	57.7	0.3

Emeka Egbuka News

Emeka Egbuka Back at Practice

Thursday, August 6, 6:36 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is back in action on Thursday after being held out of Tuesday night's indoor practice session with lower body soreness. With a scheduled off day on Wednesday, the team was able to exercise an abundance of caution, holding the second-year receiver out along with Chris Godwin Jr. and Jalen McMillan. While Egbuka and Godwin have returned to practice, McMillan remains out after banging his knee, as does Tez Johnson, who exited Tuesday's session with a groin strain. Egbuka's play trailed off in his rookie season, following a historically strong start, but an improving connection with quarterback Baker Mayfield has expectations high for his second season, and he is being drafted as the WR18.

Tetairoa McMillan vs. Emeka Egbuka

Still trying to decide between McMillan and Egbuka? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Tetairoa McMillan is projected to score 13.0 points this week while Emeka Egbuka is projected to score 11.6 points.