Jalen Coker

Coker led all Panthers' pass-catchers in receptions, yards, and targets in this one. The second-year receiver caught his first touchdown of the season in the third quarter when he broke free past Emmanuel Forbes on a fourth and three to haul in a 33-yard score. He later came up with a 10-yard reception on the game's final drive to covert a first down and officially put the game on ice. The six targets Coker saw in this one sets a new season-high, but fantasy managers shouldn't rush to chase this performance in Week 15 against the Saints when the Panthers return from their bye.

Young came up big when it mattered most as the Panthers, who entered the day as double-digit home dogs, pulled off the upset. His first touchdown came on a 35-yard score by Chuba Hubbard on a pass that was caught behind the line of scrimmage, but Young's next two touchdowns came on long throws in pivotal moments of the game. Facing a fourth and three on the Rams' 33-yard line, Young chucked a go-ball deep to Jalen Coker, who hauled in the pass for a score to give the Panthers a 24-21 lead. Then, in the fourth quarter with his team down 28-24 and facing a fourth and two, Young found Tet McMillan deep for a 43-yard score to again put the Panthers on top by three in what would prove to be the game-winning score. Young's play continues to be erratic at times, but this was undoubtedly a good week against a stout Rams defense. The Panthers now enter their bye week sitting at 7-6 and in the thick of the NFC playoff picture. They'll return in Week 15 to face a woeful Saints team on the road.

Coker finished third on the team in receiving behind running back Rico Dowdle and alpha rookie Tetairoa McMillan, which is more of a nod to the offense's general inability to move the football than it is to his individual performance. The Panthers managed just 72 yards of total offense in the first half, even while generating three turnovers in the first 30 minutes of play. Coker appears more promising than his current exploits indicate, particularly since the shift to a more run-focused offense by head coach Dave Canales. That leaves his fantasy value lacking ahead of a Week 13 matchup with the NFC-leading Rams.

Coker operated as the Panthers' No. 3 receiver again this week. He averaged an impressive 13 yards per target but only accounted for nine percent of the team's receiving opportunities. Coker is ultimately a better real-life player than a fantasy asset. He is buried in the WR6/7 ranks ahead of his Week 12 date with the 49ers.