Jalen Coker shines for Panthers in Week 1, fantasy pickup expectations rise
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Jalen Coker of the Carolina Panthers had an impressive performance in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, catching eight passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns against the Chicago Bears. The Panthers scored 37 points in the game, indicating a strong offensive potential, especially with an upcoming matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Coker's roster percentage stood at 50.7% as fantasy managers assess his value following his performance. His rapport with quarterback Bryce Young, who also had a standout game with 361 passing yards and three touchdowns, adds to Coker's appeal as a fantasy WR pickup for the season. This development has made him a key target in upcoming waiver wire decisions.
- •Jalen Coker caught eight passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns.
- •The Panthers scored 37 points against the Chicago Bears in Week 1.
- •Coker's fantasy roster percentage is expected to rise significantly.
- •Bryce Young threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns during the game.
- •The Panthers will face a weaker Atlanta Falcons defense next week.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Top Fantasy Football Waiver Pickups: Jalen Coker Outlook Grows for Panthers
"It’s rare that you see a player who is rostered in 50% of fantasy football leagues. Usually, a guy is either popular, or he’s dismissed as irrelevant. Jalen Coker of the Carolina Panthers entered Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season with a 50.7 roster percentage on ESPN. It’s going to be a lot higher […] The post Top Fantasy Football Waiver Pickups: Jalen Coker Outlook Grows for Panthers appeared first on HEAVY.
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