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Carolina Panthers Defense vs Quarterbacks

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Panthers allow to quarterbacks. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

15.8
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to quarterbacks
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs QB
36
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Panthers

Players who have historically scored most against the Carolina Panthers defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Baker Mayfield
TB
18.7
avg pts vs Panthers (4 games)
#2 Target
Tyler Shough
NO
18.5
avg pts vs Panthers (2 games)
#3 Target
Derek Carr
17.4
avg pts vs Panthers (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games quarterbacks faced the Carolina Panthers (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Baker Mayfield
TB
14.2
S2025 Wk17 Sam Darnold
SEA
7.1
S2025 Wk16 Baker Mayfield
TB
13.7
S2025 Wk15 Tyler Shough
NO
18.1
S2025 Wk13 Matthew Stafford
LAR
13.6
S2025 Wk12 Brock Purdy
SF
10.3
S2025 Wk11 Michael Penix
ATL
7.9
S2025 Wk11 Tua Tagovailoa
ATL
6.8
S2025 Wk10 Tyler Shough
NO
19
S2025 Wk9 Jordan Love
GB
10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Carolina Panthers defense good or bad for fantasy quarterbacks?
The Carolina Panthers allow an average of 15.8 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (36 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which quarterbacks should I start against the Carolina Panthers?
Historically, quarterbacks who have scored most against the Carolina Panthers: Baker Mayfield (18.7 avg pts in 4 games), Tyler Shough (18.5 avg pts in 2 games), Derek Carr (17.4 avg pts in 2 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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