Jalen Coker scores touchdown but has quiet night for Panthers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 5:02 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker recorded two receptions for 36 yards, including a 26-yard touchdown, in Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers. The touchdown came as Coker dodged a tackler on a fourth-down play late in the game. Despite the highlight, Coker's performance is part of a trend, as he has finished with fewer than 40 receiving yards in three of his last four games. Coker's usage has diminished recently, likely due to struggles in the Panthers' offensive line, affecting overall production for the team. Carolina is looking to improve offensive consistency moving forward.
- •Coker targeted five times in the game against the Packers
- •His only notable play was a 26-yard touchdown catch
- •Panthers have struggled offensively, impacting Coker’s usage
- •Coker has consistently finished under 40 receiving yards recently
- •Upcoming games will be key for Panthers' offensive improvement
- 5:02 AMYahoo Sports — Touchdown grab stands out amid quiet night for Jalen Coker
"Jalen Coker was held to two receptions in Week 8, but he took one of them for a 26-yard touchdown versus the Packers.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 30, 2026, 5:18 AMPackers' Jacobs says TD celebration that drew criticism was modeled after a gospel song
NFL•Oct 30, 2026, 5:13 AMDarren Waller held to one catch in Week 8
NFL•Oct 30, 2026, 5:11 AM5 takeaways from Packers' 27-19 win vs. Panthers: Kraft stacks success
NFL•Oct 30, 2026, 5:05 AMPanthers QB Bryce Young addresses knee injury after Week 8 loss to Packers
NFL•Oct 30, 2026, 4:59 AMPackers LB Ty’Ron Hopper: Who Is Green Bay’s Latest Defensive Savant?
NFL•Oct 30, 2026, 4:55 AMMatt LaFleur Sends Short Message to Trey Smack After Another Miss