Jalen Coker had three receptions for 32 yards and finished with 6.2 PPR points in Week 12. Carolina will face the LA Rams in Week 13. They rank 16th in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to the WR position this season. Despite drawing a middling matchup for his position, Coker has not delivered enough production to be on fantasy rosters right now. He has yet to be targeted more than four times in a single game this season. Through six games played, Coker has not caught a single TD pass or reached 55 receiving yards. Fantasy players won't be considering him for lineups this late in their regular season.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker caught three of his four targets for 32 yards in the Panthers' 20-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Carolina WR totaled 6.2 PPR points, marking the first time he had back-to-back weeks with over 6.0 points. This year's fantasy totals for Coker are still unremarkable, and he has yet to be targeted more than four times in a single game. Carolina is facing the Rams in Week 13. Los Angeles ranks 16th in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to the WR position this year. Despite the middling matchup for his position, Coker has not delivered enough quality results this season to be a factor for fantasy lineups. Fantasy players should not even consider picking him up, as his volume is too low to justify a roster spot. No Carolina WR other than Tetairoa McMillan is worth a fantasy roster spot, and Coker has not displayed any unique playmaking abilities that the team desperately needs.

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Jalen Coker caught all four of his targets for 52 total yards and finished with 11.2 PPR points in Week 11. It was the first time this season that Coker registered double-digit PPR fantasy points. Carolina is facing the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12. They rank 28th in Fantasy Points Per Game Allowed to WRs this year. Although Coker has a great fantasy matchup, he simply doesn't produce enough to take advantage of the draw. He is behind Tetairoa McMillan and Xavier Legette on the depth chart and has yet to be targeted more than four times in a single game. Coker has not caught a TD pass or reached 55 receiving yards in five games played this year.

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Once again, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker did not finish with impressive totals during the Panthers' 30-27 victory in Week 11, even though he did have his best performance yet this season. The second-year WR had four receptions for 52 yards and logged 11.4 Fantasy PPR Points. This was the first time in 2025 that Coker finished with double-digit PPR Fantasy Points, but he still has not been targeted more than four times in a game. Carolina will next face the San Francisco 49ers, who ranked 28th leading up to Week 11 in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to the WR position. Despite the favorable matchup, fantasy players should not pick up Coker for Week 12. He's unlikely to capitalize on the matchup.

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Jalen Coker is not worth consideration for fantasy lineups in Week 11 against the Atlanta Falcons. In Week 10, Coker had three receptions for 21 yards. The second-year wide receiver has never been targeted more than four times in a single game this year. He also has not posted more than 6.6 PPR Fantasy Points in four games played this season. Carolina will be up against the Atlanta Falcons, who rank eighth in Fantasy Points allowed to WRs this season. Although Coker showed promise last year, his totals this season are underwhelming. The matchup against Atlanta is unfavorable for WRs. Fantasy players should continue to leave Coker on the free agent list for Week 11.

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Jalen Coker might be worth consideration for fantasy lineups in Week 10 against the Saints. The second-year wide receiver has not been an effective fantasy performer so far in 2025, as he has only 45 receiving yards in three games played. On Friday's injury report, though, top Carolina WR Tetairoa McMillan was listed as limited in practice due to a hamstring injury and is now questionable to start in Week 10. If McMillan is out, Coker might see an increased target share as a quality contributor in the Panthers' passing attack. The Saints have been vulnerable to WRs in the last four weeks, giving up 34.73 fantasy points against the position, which ranks 25th-most among all NFL teams. Fantasy players should monitor McMillan's status, and if he is unable to play, Coker becomes a possible flex option in Week 10. Coker did show some promise late last season and may produce quality fantasy totals in a favorable matchup.

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Jalen Coker was a non-factor in the Carolina Panthers' Week 9 stunning triumph over the Green Bay Packers, 16-13. The Panthers' WR caught his only target for nine yards despite playing on 66% of snaps for the second straight week. Carolina's defense shone, and the Panthers relied more on the running game on offense. Xavier Legette was injured and will be evaluated for a concussion. If Legette is unable to play next week, Coker will be in line for increased snaps, which could result in more targets. In Week 10, the Panthers will face the New Orleans Saints, who are coming off one of their worst games against wide receivers this season. They allowed 167 yards and three touchdowns allowed to the Rams' WRs. Although Coker still continues to see many reps and has a seemingly good matchup next week, fantasy players can consider cutting him ahead of Week 10. Coker has not shown any promise yet to exploit a favorable matchup.

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Jalen Coker has steadily increased his involvement in the Carolina Panthers' passing game since returning from a quad injury in Week 7. In his first game back against the New York Jets, Coker was targeted twice but did not have any catches. In Week 8 Coker displayed doubled his targets (four) and caught three of them for 37 yards. Notably, Coker was a more efficient receiver than Xavier Legette last week, as Coker registered 6.6 PPR fantasy points compared to Legette's 3.7. Those numbers are not impressive, of course, but point to Coker possibly progressing in production soon. Bryce Young is returning after missing last week's game due to an ankle injury, which will help get Carolina's passing game back on track. Fantasy players should continue stashing Coker this week and monitor his performance in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. If his usage continues to rise against the Packers, he could soon lock up the No. 2 WR job in Carolina. Coker was widely touted as a preseason sleeper, and try to still be patient with him if you can.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker was on the field for 40 of his team's 61 offensive snaps in a Week 8 loss to the Bills. This came after taking 26 of 71 snaps in Week 7, his first game of 2025 after a hamstring injury caused him to sit out the first six weeks. After failing to record a catch in that first game back, Coker caught three of four targets on Sunday for 36 yards, and as he continues to play his way back into football shape, he should see his snap count and target share increase. With starting quarterback Bryce Young currently considered day-to-day with an ankle injury, there's a chance he returns for Week 9 against the Packers, making Coker an intriguing waiver add who could be started in a pinch this week, but should continue to see his value increase on a depth chart begging for a secondary option behind Tetairoa McMillan.

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Jalen Coker caught three of four targets for 36 yards in Carolina's Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The second-year WR posted the second-most receiving yards of any Carolina pass-catcher, caught the longest pass at 22 yards, and finished with 6.6 PPR fantasy points. This was the first game of the season in which Coker contributed in the passing game since missing the first six weeks with a hamstring injury. Coker was targeted four times as a clear afterthought behind Tetairoa McMillan. While Coker was pinpointed as a fantasy sleeper in the preseason, he should be reserved until he starts to provide adequate totals. The Panthers might work in catch-up mode again next week, and he may fare better if Bryce Young returns. Carolina could be more statistically productive vs. Green Bay with the regular starter back at QB.

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Jalen Coker will play in just his second game this season after returning from a quad injury last week. In his last game, he was targeted twice but had no receptions. Fantasy players will have to wait and see if he gets more involved in the offense in Week 8 against Buffalo. Coker was considered to be a potential sleeper in the preseason, and the door is still open for him to become a quality contributor for Carolina. Either Coker or Xavier Legette can potentially emerge as a reliable complement to Tetairoa McMillan. Do not start the second-year receiver this week against Buffalo, as it's better to monitor his performance. Coker showed promise last year with 14.9 yards per reception, so fantasy leaguers who are patient with him might eventually be rewarded. For now, make room for him on your bench.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadricep) is officially active for Sunday's Week 7 contest against the New York Jets. He had been listed as questionable but was widely expected to play after being a full participant in practice all week long. Coker is making his season debut and should immediately step into a significant role within Carolina's offense. Panthers general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales have both been very clear about their optimism in Coker this season, with the former indicating that the receiver should step into the starting slot receiver role. The team's trust in Coker was most clear when they traded away Adam Thielen this past summer, opening the door for Coker to handle even more snaps. He's still behind Tetairoa McMillan on the depth chart, but he has a chance to carve out low-end WR3/flex value, especially if McMillan is shadowed by Sauce Gardner.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (quad) has been activated off the injured reserve. Coker is set to make his season debut against the New York Jets in Week 7. It's great to see the 23-year-old back in action, but it's unclear how significant of a role he'll have in his first game back. The return of Coker figures to mean less snaps for Hunter Renfrow, Brycen Tremayne, and Jimmy Horn. However, Tetairoa McMillan and Xavier Legette should still be ahead of Coker in the pecking order. Coker could be worth a stash depending on the format, but isn't a recommended streaming option for this weekend.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (quad) has officially been activated from Injured Reserve and is available for his team's Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets. Coker has not yet played this season due to a quad injury, but he recorded 32 catches for 478 yards and two touchdowns on 46 targets across 11 games in 2024. The 23-year-old will likely compete with Panthers wideout Xavier Legette for WR2 reps alongside Tetairoa McMillan in Carolina. Carolina may ease Coker back into the offense slowly, but it's worth noting that he's been practicing for two weeks and was close to returning in Week 6. Coker profiles as a low-end flex option in three-wide receiver leagues in Week 7 against the Jets.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps), who is officially listed as questionable to make his 2025 season debut on Sunday versus the New York Jets, "will definitely play," according to head coach Dave Canales. Coker began the season on Injured Reserve due to a serious quad injury that he suffered in late August, but he had his 21-day practice window opened last Wednesday, and he's been practicing in full ever since. It's a notable development for the Panthers' offense in a good matchup on the road this weekend, but as usual, fantasy managers should be skeptical of throwing Coker straight into starting lineups this weekend. Coker could be eased into Carolina's offense, but eventually, he has the potential to be the team's WR2 behind rookie first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan. The 23-year-old had a 32-478-2 line in 11 games (four starts) as a rookie. Add him off the waiver wire if you need help at WR.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (quad) practiced in full for the second straight day on Thursday. The 23-year-old was placed on Injured Reserve before the start of the season and has yet to play in 2025. However, it appears as though Coker is trending towards making his season debut in Week 7 against the New York Jets. Across 11 games in 2024, Coker recorded 32 catches for 478 yards and two touchdowns on 46 targets. Upon his return, he should compete with Panthers wideout Xavier Legette for WR2 status alongside Tetairoa McMillan. Coker may be eased into the lineup after his extended absence, which makes him tough for fantasy managers to trust in Week 7. Still, he's a name to monitor in deep leagues.

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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Coker was apparently "really close" to returning to the field in Week 6 against the Cowboys, according to head coach Dave Canales, but the team opted to give him another week. His practice window was opened, and he practiced in full every day in practice last week, which should give him a good chance at making his season debut in Week 7 against the Jets. The 23-year-old could slide in immediately as the No. 2 wide receiver behind star rookie Tetairoa McMillan, as no other Carolina pass catcher has emerged. Coker is a worthwhile pickup off the waiver wire in 12-team leagues where available.

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Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) is "really close" to returning, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. The Panthers opened Coker's 21-day practice window last week, and he was actually practicing in full, but they held him out of the Week 6 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Coker suffered a serious quad injury in late August in training camp and opened the 2025 campaign on Injured Reserve. If he doesn't suffer a setback at practice this week, it seems there's a good chance he'll officially be activated to make his season debut in Week 7 against the New York Jets. The 23-year-old second-year wideout should be scooped off waivers now if you need WR depth. The Panthers haven't really had anyone step up as a bona fide No. 2 behind rookie Tetairoa McMillan this year. Coker was very productive down the stretch last year and finished with 32 catches for 478 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games (four starts).

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