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Shaq Thompson Done for Season

By Matt Schauf | Updated on Mon, Sep 30 2024 4:46 PM UTC
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NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Panthers LB Shaq Thompson suffered a torn Achilles' tendon in Sunday's loss to the Bengals and will miss the rest of the season.

2024 Fantasy Football Impact

Carolina also watched LB Josey Jewell leave the game with groin and hamstring injuries. It's not yet clear how long he might be out, but that combo of injuries doesn't seem to bode well for Week 5, at least.

That could leave an already weak Panthers defense relying on third-round rookie Trevin Wallace and Claudin Cherelus, a third-year player with nine career defensive snaps (all this season).

Consider Wallace the better bet  between them to maintain a starting role through Jewell's return to action.

Dynasty Impact

Thompson turned 30 in April and is in the final year of his contract. That makes him droppable across dynasty formats.

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Matt has earned two Fantasy Pros accuracy awards for IDP rankings and won thousands of dollars as a player across best ball, dynasty, and high-stakes fantasy formats. He has been creating fantasy football content for more than 20 years, with work featured by Sporting News, Rotoworld, Athlon, Sirius XM, and others. He's been with Draft Sharks since 2011.
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