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Carolina Panthers Defense vs Wide Receivers

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

8.4
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
120
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Panthers

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

#1 Target 🎯
Drake London
ATL
22.4
avg pts vs Panthers (4 games)
#2 Target
Chris Olave
NO
11.8
avg pts vs Panthers (4 games)
#3 Target
Jalen McMillan
TB
8.3
avg pts vs Panthers (4 games)

Recent Game Log

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

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Chris Godwin
TB
1.8
S2025 Wk18 Jalen McMillan
TB
2.1
S2025 Wk18 Tez Johnson
TB
3.2
S2025 Wk18 David Sills
TB
2.1
S2025 Wk18 Emeka Egbuka
TB
1.8
S2025 Wk17 Jaxon Smith-Njigba
SEA
16.2
S2025 Wk17 Rashid Shaheed
SEA
1.8
S2025 Wk17 Cooper Kupp
SEA
1.6
S2025 Wk16 Emeka Egbuka
TB
5
S2025 Wk16 Chris Godwin
TB
8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Carolina Panthers defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Carolina Panthers allow an average of 8.4 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (120 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Carolina Panthers?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Carolina Panthers: Drake London (22.4 avg pts in 4 games), Chris Olave (11.8 avg pts in 4 games), Jalen McMillan (8.3 avg pts in 4 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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