DST - Carolina Panthers
Week 3 Outlook
69°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- DST #6
- Proj.
- 7.7 pts
- Matchup (?)
Availability
The Panthers' D/ST logged two sacks and a fumble recovery while allowing 21 points in Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Fantasy Impact
Carolina's defense was able to log a few big plays on Sunday, but they ended up allowing 21 points and suffering a loss at the hands of the Browns. This unit should not be rostered at this point, especially with a tough matchup against the Lions coming down the pipe for next week.
The Carolina Panthers D/ST had a big day against the Atlanta Falcons, holding them to just three points in the 34-3 victory, racking up two fumble recoveries, three interceptions, including a pick-six, and three sacks.
Fantasy Impact
The Falcons' QB situation has been dire the last two weeks between Cooper Rush and Jack Strand, and the Panthers' took full advantage. They'll get another potentially easy matchup against Cleveland next week, but the Browns bounced back in their own way after their season-opening loss to Jacksonville.
The Panthers D/ST forced one turnover (one fumble recovery) while also recording two sacks in a 59-37 Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears.
Fantasy Impact
The unit did not have many answers for an explosive Chicago offense in the season opener, allowing eight total touchdowns on 592 offensive yards, with six of those scores coming on the ground in the loss. The unit will look to get back on track against an Atlanta Falcons offense that could be forced to once again start quarterback Cooper Rush in Week 2.
The Panthers D/ST allowed 16 points on 338 total yards with one interception and two sacks in Week 18 against the Buccaneers.
Fantasy Impact
Baker Mayfield drove the Bucs offense down the field for a touchdown on the opening drive of the game. Carolina made the necessary adjustments to keep the team in the game through the end. They will take on the Rams at home next weekend in the Wild Card round.
The Panthers D/ST allowed 27 points on 288 total yards with one interception, one fumble recovery and three sacks on Sunday against Seattle.
Fantasy Impact
Carolina forced an interception and fumble of Sam Darnold. They nearly had another turnover or two as well. They will be needed to step up in Week 18 against Baker Mayfield and the Bucs offense.
