The Panthers last 8 games, dating back to Week 12 of 2025: Jalen Coker: 39 receptions, 548 yards, 6 TDs Tetairoa McMillan: 26 receptions, 422 yards, 3 TDs

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PositiveNewsSep 14, 2026Adam Levitan

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Receptions across the last eight games, including playoffs: Jalen Coker 39, Tetairoa McMillan 26.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

McMillan drew heavy coverage from the Bears secondary in Week 1 but still managed to find success in the second half despite the abundance of attention. The source notes he produced despite being 'blanketed,' suggesting he overcame defensive focus to contribute meaningfully to the Panthers' 37-point offensive output.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tetairoa McMillan managed to find success in the second half of the Panthers' Week 1 loss despite drawing heavy coverage from the Bears secondary throughout the game. His ability to produce despite an abundance of attention suggests he can be a consistent target in the Panthers' offense.

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PositiveNewsSep 13, 2026Jacob Gibbs

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Jalen Coker to Tetairoa McMillan

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NegativeProjectionSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

McMillan, the presumed No. 1 WR for Carolina, was quiet for most of Week 1 against Chicago before getting five catches on eight targets for 75 yards in garbage time. The source notes this quiet performance won't be the case all season, suggesting McMillan's early underperformance is not indicative of his season-long role despite Coker's dominance in the game.

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NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

McMillan got his first catch of the season on the ensuing drive to take the offense inside the 10-yard line; he had a 33-yard gain on back-to-back completions in the fourth quarter but fumbled the ball away when tackled on a wide-open catch across the middle, representing both involvement and a costly turnover.

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NegativeUsageSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

McMillan got his first catch of the season to take the offense inside the 10-yard line in the second quarter but fumbled away a must-score possession in the fourth quarter when he had the ball punched out after a huge gain. The source notes this self-inflicted mistake by a player the Panthers are counting on needs to be cleaned up.

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PositiveNewsSep 13, 2026Zain Dhanani

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A pretty bad secondary situation for the Bears Could mean great things for Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker today

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PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Gary Baugher Jr. projects Tetairoa McMillan to go for 100+ receiving yards against the Bears defense in Week 1, noting this as a notable performance despite otherwise being pleasantly surprised by Chicago's Week 1 defense.

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NegativeMatchupSep 13, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Gary Baugher Jr. predicts Tetairoa McMillan goes for 100+ receiving yards against the Bears defense, but otherwise the Bears are pleasantly surprised by their Week 1 defense.

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PositiveNewsSep 12, 2026SleeperNFL

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Keep 3. Cut 1. DeVonta Smith Terry McLaurin Tetairoa McMillan Emeka Egbuka

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NegativeProjectionSep 11, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Tetairoa McMillan is a must-start even in ultra-shallow leagues. The Bears' defense is going to be abysmal this season — a defense the source is targeting in fantasy all season. One of the few bright spots on their defense is cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who is no doubt going to get some face time with McMillan. But it's difficult for cornerbacks to hold up in coverage (and for zone coverage to stay intact) when the pass rush can't get home. The lack of a pass rush is a huge concern for the Bears. McMillan topped 1,000 yards as a rookie and is on his way to stardom. He should eat this week.

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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

McMillan is ranked as a top-15 fantasy WR this week after coming off a solid rookie campaign with 70 catches, 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns en route to being the WR22 in fppg for half-PPR scoring. He faces a banged-up Bears secondary that will be without cornerback Kyler Gordon, safety Coby Bryant, and has safety Xavier Woods as a game-time decision due to a groin issue.

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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

McMillan is ranked as a top-15 fantasy WR for Week 1 against the Bears. Coming off a solid rookie campaign with 70 catches, 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns en route to being the WR22 in fppg for half-PPR scoring, McMillan is poised for another quality season-long stat line in 2026. The Panthers face a banged-up Bears secondary that will be without cornerback Kyler Gordon and safety Coby Bryant, with safety Xavier Woods also added to the injury report on Thursday with a limited practice due to a groin issue.

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PositiveMatchupSep 10, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

McMillan led rookie receivers in targets and yards despite ranking 19th in slot route rate (15.2%) and 14th in YAC per reception (3.9), indicating he relied on size and catch technique rather than layup looks. HC Dave Canales has emphasized his slot comfort in preseason. Against Chicago's 26th-ranked passing YPG allowed and 25th passing success rate allowed, where opposing WR1s averaged 17.3 PPR PPG in 2025, McMillan's case for finishing Week 1 inside the Top 12 strengthens with one of Chicago's projected starters still out with injury.

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PositiveNewsSep 10, 2026SleeperNFL

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TRUE OR FALSE - Tetairoa McMillan will finish as a Top 15 fantasy WR.

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PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

McMillan projects for 58.5 receiving yards in Week 1 vs. Chicago. He finished as WR24 per-game as a rookie and is expected to improve in his second year with the Panthers' skill group similar to last year. The matchup is favorable with Chicago missing S Coby Bryant and SCB Kyler Gordon, though their pass rush remains lackluster. CB1 Jaylon Johnson is feeling back to himself after a disappointing 2025 season; if he's good, Chicago will be improved from last year when they were second-worst against fantasy WRs, but McMillan should still be a target. First-round S Dillon Thieneman adds to Chicago's secondary improvements. Carolina is a 3.0-point road dog with a 22.25-point team total, and McMillan will be forced into plenty of targets if the Bears offense is as good as hoped.

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PositiveNewsSep 10, 2026Ian Hartitz

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Week 1 fantasy football rankings and tiers from @Ihartitz 👀 QB: <https://www.rotowire.com/football/article/week-1-fantasy-football-qb-rankings-tiers-justin-herbert-is-set-up-to-smash-132934> RB: <https://www.rotowire.com/football/article/week-1-fantasy-football-rb-rankings-and-tiers-dandre-swift-no-matter-what-132957> WR: <https://www.rotowire.com/football/article/week-1-fantasy-football-wr-rankings-and-tiers-boom-spot-for-tetairoa-mcmillan-133238> TE: <https://www.rotowire.com/football/art...

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Windy City Gridiron

McMillan, last year's Offensive Rookie of the Year, is the number one weapon for the Panthers' offense after posting 70 receptions for 1,014 yards and 7 TDs in his rookie season; he will be a primary target for Bryce Young in Week 1.

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PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Last year's Offensive Rookie of the Year, Tetairoa McMillan (70 rec./1,014 yds./7 TD) is the number one weapon for the Panthers' offense, establishing him as a primary target for Bryce Young.

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PositiveMatchupSep 10, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

McMillan should have success against the Bears secondary, which has a reputation for catastrophic coverage breakdowns. The unit is depleted with cornerback Coby Bryant out for the season and starting nickel Kyler Gordon also out, leaving only Jaylon Johnson as a reliable defender. McMillan needs to capitalize on big-play opportunities created by these coverage vulnerabilities.

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NegativeMatchupSep 10, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Panthers slot receiver matchup concern for Bears defense in Week 1; source raises question about Bears' ability to contain McMillan when he lines up in the slot.

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NegativeMatchupSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tetairoa McMillan examined in Week 1 start/sit context against Bears defense.

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NegativeMatchupSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

McMillan is featured in a deep dive discussion at timestamp 1:00:20, with specific analysis of his matchup against the Bears in Week 1.

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