Tetairoa McMillan remains Panthers' top receiver despite Jalen Coker's performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 11:57 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
In an exciting Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears, Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker caught two touchdowns in a 59-37 loss. Despite Coker's standout game with eight catches for 138 yards, Tetairoa McMillan is still viewed as Carolina's No. 1 fantasy receiver following a solid rookie season. McMillan had five catches for 75 yards but lost a fumble during the contest. The Panthers, needing to throw to keep pace, are set to face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2, where both receivers will be key contributors.
- •Coker caught eight passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns.
- •McMillan had five receptions for 75 yards and lost a fumble.
- •Panthers scored 37 points but fell to the Bears in Week 1.
- •Carolina will face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
- •McMillan is ranked as WR18 and Coker as WR28 for Week 2.
- 11:57 AMYahoo Sports — Tetairoa McMillan vs. Jalen Coker: Week 1 confirms Panthers’ No. 1 fantasy football receiver
"Coker's two-touchdown day came in a 59-37 shootout, but McMillan's 1,014-yard rookie season still gives him the stronger case heading into Week 2 at Atlanta.
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