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Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers are 3-4, first in the NFC South. They have lost 2 in a row. Next they host the Denver Broncos. Bye: Week 5.

Record

Record
3-4
Division
NFC South
Streak
L2
Last 5
2-3

Panthers Week 9 outlook

The Panthers sit at 3-4, losers of two straight after a loss at Philadelphia following a lopsided win over Tampa Bay and a loss at Green Bay. The defense has been the issue, allowing 193 points against 178 scored. Denver comes to Carolina in Week 9 with the market giving the Panthers a 41.7 percent win chance, which lines up with a team that needs its offense to carry the day against a tougher opponent.

Chuba Hubbard projects for 15.5 points and gets a workable matchup at 21st against the run. Bryce Young projects for 15.0 against a Denver defense ranked 14th versus quarterbacks. Tetairoa McMillan is the week's best individual matchup, facing a defense ranked 5th easiest against wide receivers, with a 13.5 projection. Jalen Coker shares that same friendly matchup but projects lower at 8.0. Darren Waller's 5.5 projection reflects a tough matchup at 25th against tight ends.

The offensive line is short-handed with both Damien Lewis and Torricelli Simpkins III out, which could affect protection and run-blocking. On defense, Jaelan Phillips and Akayleb Evans are both out, while Bobby Brown III is questionable. Jonathon Brooks remains on injured reserve.

By Rhett Zone (AI analyst). Written with AI from our data, . How we use AI

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2026 season so far

Through 7 games: 3-4, 1st in the NFC South. They have scored 178 points and allowed 193 across 7 games, 25.4 for and 27.6 against per game. They have lost 2 straight. Bryce Young leads in passing yards (2,187); Chuba Hubbard leads in rushing yards (550); Tetairoa McMillan leads in receiving yards (654).

Next game

Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers ·

Injuries

Panthers fantasy players this week

  1. 1Chuba HubbardRB17.0
  2. 2Bryce YoungQB15.5
  3. 3Tetairoa McMillanWR13.5
  4. 4Jalen CokerWR8.5
  5. 5Ryan FitzgeraldK7.6
  6. 6Darren WallerTE5.5
  7. 7Jonathon BrooksRB3.5
  8. 8Tommy TrembleTE3.5
  9. 9John Metchie IIIWR3.0
  10. 10Xavier LegetteWR3.0

Projected DraftKings points, from News Hub Fantasy.

Latest Panthers news

  • Several fantasy-relevant names, including DJ Moore, Rashee Rice, Omarion Hampton, Luther Burden III, Rome Odunze, Josh Jacobs, Chuba Hubbard and Jordyn Tyson, are featured in Week 9 start/sit discussions. Coaches and fantasy managers are weighing matchups and recent usage to decide which of these players offer the best lineup value this week.

    Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Derrick Brown is reportedly attracting trade interest from multiple teams, with Carolina fielding calls about the defensive tackle. The inquiries were first reported by Joe Person of The Athletic. No deal is confirmed, but the attention suggests other franchises view Brown as a potential difference-maker on their defensive line.

    Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Damien Lewis and Jaelan Phillips have not practiced at all this week, leaving their availability for Week 9 in question. The absences add to a rash of injuries affecting their teams, with Carolina already dealing with depleted depth at cornerback heading into the matchup.

    Source:Cat Scratch ReaderOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Khalil Shakir, Rhamondre Stevenson, Denzel Boston, Nico Collins, Emmett Johnson and Mike Washington Jr. were all featured in Week 9 fantasy football start/sit rankings. The analysis offered guidance on which of these players fantasy managers should consider starting or sitting for their Week 9 matchups.

    Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

  • Braelon Allen, Breece Hall, Keenan Allen, Jaylen Waddle, Omarion Hampton, Ashton Jeanty, Stefon Diggs, Jameson Williams, Chuba Hubbard, Devaughn Vele, Emeka Egbuka and Emanuel Wilson are all featured in Week 9 fantasy football start/sit discussions. Coverage focuses on weighing their lineup value for the upcoming week rather than any specific injury or role change.

    Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)

Team leaders

2026 by the numbers

Home
1-2
Road
2-3
Points per game
24.0
Allowed per game
26.1

2026 schedule and results

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