Carolina Panthers DVOA, Stats, & NFL Rankings

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks debuted in his first game but wasn't very involved in the 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The rookie saw eight percent of the offensive snaps and registered two carries for seven yards with no work in the passing game. Due to a big first-half deficit, the Panthers were forced to abandon the run and the backfield as a whole only produced 85 total yards. Brooks will likely see some added snaps moving forward, but fantasy managers will want to be cautious with the split between him and Chuba Hubbard.

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette recorded four receptions for 56 yards in the team's 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. It was the second-most yards in a game for Legette this year, who has had some bumps adjusting to the NFL. He was in position to set his career high but dropped a beautiful deep ball from Bryce Young that would have been a 33-yard reception. Still, the rook made some nice plays, including a 34-yard catch-and-run in the first quarter. He remains a low-end streaming option moving forward and is on the flex radar in deep leagues against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 13.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) returned to action in Week 12 to face the mighty Kansas City Chiefs after he had missed seven consecutive games. Thielen's return was as impactful as one could hope, hauling in three receptions for 57 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Chiefs. One of such receptions was a 36-yarder on third-and-short, and another was a 13-yard grab that would set up the game-tying touchdown. Thielen has earned a reputation as a "security blanket" receiver throughout his career, and Sunday was a prime example of that reliability. Heading forward, he could offer great value as a flex option in the Week 13 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Moore caught six of 10 targets for 81 yards and a touchdown in Carolina's narrow 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. One of those six catches was an impressive one-yard touchdown grab with a defender draped on him. This breakout performance had been building for Moore, who had played over 80% of Carolina's offensive snaps in the prior three games. With rookie wideout Jalen Coker (quadricep) out for Sunday's matchup, Moore's opportunity grew even more significant. Looking forward to Week 13 and beyond, this performance puts Moore's name in the hat as a potential flex option. Still, many fantasy managers may want another week of consistency before adding or picking him for the Week 13 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard rushed for 58 yards on 16 attempts and a touchdown while catching one of five targets for two yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. With under two minutes to go in the fourth quarter, Hubbard punched in a one-yard touchdown and a subsequent two-point rush to tie the game at 27 against the NFL-best Kansas City Chiefs. While Kansas City was the eventual victor, Hubbard carrying the team's weight on his back in the game's biggest moment is a testament to his season. Following Sunday's slate, he is fifth in the NFL in rushing yards. Fantasy-wise, the late touchdown was crucial to a solid performance, as Hubbard's 58 rushing yards was his lowest since Week 8. Carolina will take on Tampa Bay next week in a divisional matchup.