Add a league for Mock Drafting, Draft War Room & In-season sync
Panthers rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan delivered a solid first outing, especially when you consider how poorly his pass offense fared overall. McMillan led group in total snaps (53 of 64), routes (35 of 40), targets (9), receptions (5), and receiving yards (68). He accounted for 27.8% of the team's completions, 44.2% of the receiving yards, and 47.5% of the targeted air yards, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. McMillan was the only Panther to catch more than three passes and the only guy to exceed 32 receiving yards.
RB Chuba Hubbard checked in next with a 3-32-1 receiving line, powered by his 27-yard catch-and-run TD late in the fourth quarter.
WR Xavier Legette ranked second on the team with seven targets but caught just three for 10 yards. WR Hunter Renfrow also managed just a pair of catches for 11 yards among six targets.
All of those factors feed into why we liked the immediate upside on McMillan -- and why the Panthers drafted him eighth overall. They needed him badly. And that was before they traded Adam Thielen to Minnesota and lost Jalen Coker to short-term IR.
QB Bryce Young's rough outing against the Jaguars presented the biggest downside risk for McMillan.
If Young continues to struggle similarly, then it'll limit everyone. If Young shakes off a rough Week 1 and improves at all, then McMillan should benefit.
Matchups with Arizona and Atlanta the next two weeks don't look scary.
Jameson Williams and the Lions got put to sleep in Week 1. Here's why you should buy him -- and two other potential stud WRs -- before they wake up.
Read More »
A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 2 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchup upgrades and downgrades, and more!
Read More »
The box score says one thing, but the film tells a different story. A rookie flashed, a vet proved he still has it, and a WR’s stats looked inflated.
Read More »
You have our personal money-back guarantee: If you’re not happy with our service for any reason, just reach out by December 31, 2025, and we’ll give you 100% of your subscription money back. No strings attached. You can cancel with one-click from your account page anytime.
Search
