Jalen Coker

It's not a surprise based on how last season ended -- and how Coker blew up in the Wild Card loss to the Rams -- but it's good to get coach validation. Xavier Legette has struggled to grab hold of the role in any real way. While Coker finished the year with just a 33/394/3 line, he makes for an intriguing fantasy WR4/WR5 target in drafts and Best Ball.

Panthers WR Jalen Coker has more or less solidified himself as the team s No. 2 WR, per reporter Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer. You probably remember Coker s huge playoff game against the Rams: 9 catches, 134 yards, and 1 score on a 23% target share. Going back to Week 10, he ran a clear second among Carolina WRs in route rate, registering an 84% mark. The 24-year-old is now an exclusive rights free agent, but there s no chance of him getting out of Carolina.

Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski discuss Jalen Coker's draft prospects in fantasy football for 2026 after strong finish to the season.

Horn often played the shifty, speed receiver role for the Panthers -- he was actually used fairly often in Weeks 5-7 before Jalen Coker returned. The rookie wideout dropped the final ball Bryce Young threw in this game, but figures to challenge for a roster spot in 2026 and could eventually bump up against Xavier Legette's role once the Panthers get tired of watching Legette targets.

McMillan against light Rams cornerback Emmanuel Forbes was an instant smash hit for the Panthers whenever they could manage to create that matchup. The big-bodied receiver won over the middle and had 20 yards after the catch. He's an interesting receiver heading into his sophomore season -- the flashes are obvious and he clearly looks the part of a future Drake London-type. McMillan also failed to really spike a huge target week in Carolina's low-volume passing attack, managing just four games over nine targets and maxing out at 12. There's also the (admittedly remote) possibility that Jalen Coker makes a real move on some of his volume after his breakout game in the Wild Card. We'd bet on modest improvements, perhaps enough to hit the WR1 line, in McMillan's second season.