Panthers WR Jalen Coker was one of the surprises of Week 1. He caught 8 of his 9 targets for 138 yards and 2 TDs. Coker actually led the team in snaps (57) and routes run (40). Coker’s role in 11 and 12 personnel appears secure, so expect plenty of snaps this season.
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Tetairoa McMillan was close behind in both, with 56 snaps and 39 routes run. He also didn’t play more in the slot, despite the offseason buzz. McMillan ran 21.4% of his snaps out of the slot, similar to his slot rate last season (19.8%)
Coker and McMillan will continue to dominate snaps for the Panthers WRs. If the passing game continues working as efficiently as we saw against the Bears, it could be a good fantasy season for both.
The Panthers will take on the Falcons next week, who gave up 20 points to the Steelers in Week 1.
