Carolina Panthers DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has continued showing much-improved confidence and talent over the last month, culminating in his best game against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Young finished the overtime loss with 298 yards, one passing touchdown, 17 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to Tampa Bay. He also added a clutch moment to his resume, connecting with Adam Thielen for a 25-yard touchdown to tie the game with 30 seconds remaining, capping a nine-play, 60-yard drive. It's clear that a midseason benching and reset were pivotal for Young, who has been guns blazing since his return to the lineup. However, a Week 14 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles will be his toughest test yet.

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, the Panthers are pleased with the recent progression of quarterback Bryce Young. As a result, Carolina isn't expected to select a quarterback "early" in the 2025 NFL Draft. The 23-year-old struggled to begin the 2024-25 campaign. Although he still has a long way to go, he has at least thrown for over 224 yards in two of his previous four appearances. With that in mind, Young's job is far from secure. But as long as he continues to show improvement, it appears he'll remain under center. Still, the signal-caller has work to do before earning a consistent spot in fantasy lineups.

Does Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Moore have it in him to post another big game in Week 13 against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers? With rookie Jalen Coker (quadriceps) out for the Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Moore played a team-high-tying 94% of the offensive snaps and had by far his best game of the season, catching six of his 10 targets for 81 yards and his first touchdown of the year. It also came in the same game that Adam Thielen returned from Injured Reserve to play 61% of the offensive snaps. Coker is out again this Sunday against the Bucs, but Moore could be hard-pressed for another big game, even in a good matchup against a suspect Tampa secondary. Thielen figures to see more involvement in his second game back. At best, Moore is a dart-throw WR5/6 in the deepest of fantasy leagues this weekend.

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble should see the field more in Week 13 against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday with rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) ruled out. Sanders suffered a scary neck injury in the Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, and although he avoided a serious injury, he won't be active on Sunday. Tremble played 82% of the offensive snaps last week due to Sanders' injury, which was his highest snap percentage of the year since Week 4. The 24-year-old was only targeted twice, though, catching one pass for a five-yard gain. Tremble only has 10 receptions on 14 targets for 77 yards and no touchdowns on the year in his six games played, so he should remain on the waiver wire in most fantasy formats heading into Week 13 action. However, he could be worth a look in deep two-tight end leagues in hopes he can find the end zone for the first time in 2024.

Carolina Panthers veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen should be in play as at least a touchdown-dependent, low-upside WR4/flex for fantasy managers in a Week 13 divisional battle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In his first game action since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 3 that sent him to Injured Reserve, Thielen caught three of four targets for 57 yards in last week's three-point loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He played 61% of the offensive snaps and finished fourth on the team in targets, but he still made an impact in the game, mainly with a 36-yard catch. The 34-year-old should see the field more this weekend and he could take advantage of a positive matchup against a Bucs defense that has been a top-10 matchup for receivers in fantasy in 2024. In addition, rookie receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) and rookie tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (neck) are out for Carolina.