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Waller caught three of six targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 32-26 win over the Lions.

Waller finished second on the Panthers in targets and was one yard behind John Metchie for second on the team in receiving yards, but Tetairoa McMillan (14 catches for 192 yards and two TDs on 16 targets) was the clear No. 1 option in the passing game as the Panthers played without starting wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps). The Lions had given up a league-high six touchdowns to tight ends entering play Sunday, but Waller was unable to add to that total. Waller and the Panthers will be on bye in Week 5 before facing the Eagles in Week 6.

Johnston caught one of two targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Seahawks. He added one carry for minus-4 yards.

Despite Ladd McConkey (foot) playing just 24 of 71 offensive snaps, including zero in the second half, Johnston was a ghost most of the afternoon before hauling in a deep ball in the fourth quarter. Johnston continues to pace the team in snaps and routes at wide receiver, but he has little to show for it this season, posting just seven catches for 108 yards and no touchdowns on 19 targets. Johnston won't be a recommended fantasy play next Sunday against the Broncos, even if Patrick Surtain (ankle) and Riley Moss (ribs) are still banged up.

Borregales did not attempt a field and made all three of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 29-26 win over Buffalo.

Borregales went without a field-goal try for the first time in a regular-season contest since Week 10 of the 2025 campaign. The kicker made the three kicks that he was given the opportunity to attempt Sunday, and he figures to get more field-goal chances in Week 5 against the Raiders.

Young completed 29 of 41 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns while rushing three times for three yards in Sunday's 32-26 win over the Lions.

Young found Tetairoa McMillan for touchdown passes of 32 and 10 yards as they connected 14 times for 192 yards in the absence of Jalen Coker (quadriceps) and Xavier Legette (knee), the latter of whom is on IR. Young cooled off in the fourth quarter after leading the Panthers to a 29-19 advantage through three, but Carolina held on for its second win of the season. The 2023 first overall pick is off to a stellar start in 2026, with 1,268 passing yards and a 9:2 TD:INT through four games. Young and the Panthers will be on bye in Week 5 before facing Philadelphia in Week 6.

Rodriguez rushed six times for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-17 win over the Bengals.

After a slow start to the season, Rodriguez has found the end zone in back-to-back games, this time scoring from 25 yards out for his longest run of the season. Rodriguez has handled exactly six carries in three of the four games and remains a total zero in the passing game with zero targets. He's the definition of a touchdown-or-bust fantasy bet playing behind Bhayshul Tuten.

Slye made his only field-goal attempt and extra-point try during Sunday's 24-18 loss to Baltimore.

Slye split the uprights on a 33-yard try in the third quarter, notching his fourth field-goal make of the season. The kicker has had limited opportunities with Tennessee, going 4-for-5 on field-goal attempts, including 0-for-1 from 50-plus yards, over four contests so far during the 2026 campaign.

Hubbard rushed 20 times for 122 yards and two touchdowns while catching one of two targets for seven yards in Sunday's 32-26 win over the Lions.

Hubbard complemented Tetairoa McMillan's pair of receiving touchdowns with rushing scores of 15 yards in the first quarter and four yards in the third quarter. After handling 27 touches in Carolina's first two games, Hubbard has been leaned on for 44 touches across the most recent two games as the Panthers play without Jonathon Brooks (abdomen), who was placed on injured reserve Sept. 23. Hubbard will rest up during the Week 5 bye before getting a chance to add to his season totals of 390 scrimmage yards and five total TDs in Week 6 against the Eagles.

Patterson made his only field-goal attempt and extra-point try during Sunday's 15-10 loss to Minnesota.

Patterson was limited to just one field-goal try for the second straight week, converting a 27-yarder early in the third quarter. The kicker has gone 6-for-8 on field-goal attempts this season, and he doesn't seem likely to suddenly see more opportunities moving forward while finishing off the drives of Miami's low-scoring offense.

Goff completed 32 of 52 passes for 412 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Lions' 32-26 loss to the Panthers on Sunday night.

The Lions surprisingly found themselves in the trail position throughout the majority of the second half, leading to Goff putting up season-high totals in all of completions, pass attempts and passing yards. The veteran signal-caller did see a three-game streak of multi-TD-pass tallies come to an end, with Sunday night's sole scoring strike going to Sam LaPorta from eight yards out late in the fourth quarter. Goff connected with seven different targets overall and helped facilitate Jameson Williams' first 100-yard effort of the season, but he'll now be tasked with trying to prevent Detroit from falling below .500 in a Week 5 road matchup against the Cardinals next Sunday.

McPherson made his only field-goal attempt and both of his PATs during Sunday's 22-17 loss to Jacksonville.

McPherson was unable to make it four straight games with multiple field-goal makes, converting his only attempt of the day from 29 yards in the second quarter. The kicker is still perfect on the season, going 9-for-9 on field-goal tries, including five makes from 50-plus yards, over four contests so far during the 2026 campaign.