Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers have informed head coach Ron Rivera that he will remain with the team in 2019, according to multiple reports.

Fantasy Impact

Rivera has gone 71-56-1 in eight seasons with the Panthers, going 7-9 in 2018. His teams have typically had excellent defenses but are sometimes inconsistent on offense.

The Panthers D/ST surrendered 294 yards and 14 points in Sunday's Week 17 win over the Saints.

Fantasy Impact

While the Panthers played one of their better games of the year, they played again the Saints b-unit backups. With Drew Brees and Alvin Kamara healthy scratches tor est for the playoffs, the Panthers did the job. Carolina will look to bounce back in 2019 following one of their worst seasons in the Ron Rivera era.

The Carolina Panthers D/ST surrendered 427 yards and 24 points in Sunday's Week 16 loss to Atlanta.

Fantasy Impact

Sacking Matt Ryan only once and recovering two fumbles, the Panthers defense didn't get enough done from a fantasy perspective on Sunday. That has been the case all season. The Panthers will look to hold strong in a tough Week 17 matchup with the Saints.

The Panthers D/ST surrendered 346 total yards and 12 points in Monday night's Week 15 loss to the Saints.

Fantasy Impact

Although the Panthers only gave up 12 points, they still recorded a loss. Adding a safety, a pick and two sacks to their totals, the Panthers D/ST had a solid night in fantasy. They'll look to stifle the Falcons in Week 16.

The Carolina Panthers D/ST surrendered 393 total yards and 26 points in Sunday's Week 14 loss to the Browns.

Fantasy Impact

While the Panthers sacked Baker Mayfield once and recovered a pair of Brown fumbles, their fantasy day overall was a downer. After Mayfield threw three picks last week, he was perfect in Week 14. The Panthers are not a recommended play in Week 15 versus the Saints.