NFL · Defense vs Position · 2026

Carolina Panthers Defense vs Running Backs

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

11.7
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to running backs
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs RB
84
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Panthers

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

#1 Target 🎯
Bijan Robinson
ATL
25.8
avg pts vs Panthers (4 games)
#2 Target
Alvin Kamara
NO
21.3
avg pts vs Panthers (3 games)
#3 Target
James Conner
ARI
19.4
avg pts vs Panthers (2 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Bucky Irving
TB
10.8
S2025 Wk18 Kenneth Gainwell
TB
21.4
S2025 Wk17 Emanuel Wilson
SEA
3.4
S2025 Wk17 Zach Charbonnet
SEA
26.2
S2025 Wk16 Bucky Irving
TB
7.1
S2025 Wk16 Kenneth Gainwell
TB
23.8
S2025 Wk16 Sean Tucker
TB
6.3
S2025 Wk15 Devin Neal
NO
10.2
S2025 Wk15 Audric Estime
NO
8
S2025 Wk15 Devin Neal
NO
10.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Carolina Panthers defense good or bad for fantasy running backs?
The Carolina Panthers allow an average of 11.7 fantasy points per game to running backs, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (84 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which running backs should I start against the Carolina Panthers?
Historically, running backs who have scored most against the Carolina Panthers: Bijan Robinson (25.8 avg pts in 4 games), Alvin Kamara (21.3 avg pts in 3 games), James Conner (19.4 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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