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The Carolina Panthers enter this week with a number of injury concerns. Running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) and wide receivers Jalen Coker (quad) and Adam Thielen (hamstring) are all banged up right now.
Whether you consider these players to be fantasy football assets or not this week, it's always good to have the most information possible before you make decisions about your lineup.
So, will Brooks, Thielen, and Coker play in their game on Sunday? Here are the latest injury updates on each of these players.
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Is Jonathon Brooks Playing In Week 12?
UPDATE: Brooks is officially ACTIVE
Rookie running back Jonathon Brooks has yet to play this season as he recovers from a torn ACL he suffered with the Texas Longhorns last November, but it sounds like Brooks will make his NFL debut against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
Panthers coach Dave Canales says running back Jonathon Brooks is good to go Sunday for his NFL debut.
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) November 22, 2024
Brooks was able to practice in full multiple times this week. Don't expect him to take over Chuba Hubbard's role as the starter immediately, and don't expect a big debut against a strong Chiefs run defense, but Brooks is in line to make his NFL debut in Week 12.
Is Adam Thielen Playing In Week 12?
UPDATE: Thielen is officially ACTIVE
Wide receiver Adam Thielen has been out since Week 3 when he suffered a hamstring injury against the Las Vegas Raiders. He was placed on Injured Reserve, and the veteran receiver has been slow to return, but all signs point to Thielen suiting up on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.
@Panthers WR1 Adam Thielen (hamstring) expects to return to #NFL action Sunday vs. visiting @Chiefs, but expressed a concern Monday … pic.twitter.com/GVrtTf2jXy
— Jeff Hawkins (@WriterHawkins) November 22, 2024
The Panthers are a different team than they were before Thielen's injury, notably because the team traded its No. 1 receiver, Diontae Johnson. Thielen, who served as the No. 1 wide receiver in 2023 for the Panthers, should be in for an expanded role if he's back close to 100% health.
Is Jalen Coker Playing In Week 12?
UPDATE: Coker is officially OUT
Wide receiver Jalen Coker appeared on the injury report on Friday as he missed practice due to a quad injury. He is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
🚨NEWS🚨: Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker was downgraded to a DNP in practice on Friday with a quadriceps injury.
Coker is now being listed as QUESTIONABLE for Week 12. pic.twitter.com/ezMSyBiGuD
— Kyle Yates (@KyleYNFL) November 23, 2024
It's unclear if Coker will play or not, but the fact that the injury popped up so late in the week isn't a good sign. Fantasy managers should have alternative plans if they are counting on using Coker in their lineups this week.
Popular Week 12 Searches - Start/Sit Comparisons
Below are some popular Week 12 searches and comparisons from our Who To Start tool for Luke Schoonmaker, Devin Singletary, Kendrick Bourne compared to others. You can also use the free Who Should I Start tool to run your own start/sit comparisons, up to four players at once:
Adam Thielen or Elijah Moore
Roschon Johnson or Jonathon Brooks
Adam Thielen or Christian Watson
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Adam Thielen or Keenan Allen
Cedric Tillman or Adam Thielen
Tyler Lockett or Adam Thielen
Jonathon Brooks or Trey Benson
Adam Thielen or Jaylen Waddle
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Elijah Moore or Adam Thielen
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Adam Thielen or Nick Westbrookikhine
Adam Thielen or Xavier Legette
Jonathon Brooks or Ameer Abdullah
Adam Thielen or Quentin Johnston
Cedric Tillman or Jonathon Brooks
Jerome Ford or Jonathon Brooks
Nick Chubb or Jonathon Brooks
Romeo Doubs or Adam Thielen
Will Dissly or Adam Thielen
Adam Thielen or DJ Moore
Adam Thielen or Rome Odunze
Adam Thielen or Tyler Lockett
Adam Thielen or Xavier Worthy
Ameer Abdullah or Jonathon Brooks
Christian Watson or Jalen Coker
Jonathon Brooks or Cam Akers
Keenan Allen or Adam Thielen
Quentin Johnston or Adam Thielen
Ricky Pearsall or Adam Thielen
Trey Benson or Jonathon Brooks
Adam Thielen or Cedric Tillman
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Adam Thielen or Tank Dell
Cam Akers or Jonathon Brooks
Christian Watson or Jalen Coker
Demario Douglas or Adam Thielen
Jalen Coker or Adam Thielen
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Kayshon Boutte or Adam Thielen
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Cade Otton or Jonathon Brooks
Cedric Tillman or Jalen Coker
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Jalen Coker or Noah Brown
Jaylen Warren or Jonathon Brooks
Jonathon Brooks or Jaylen Warren
Jonathon Brooks or Roschon Johnson
Jordan Mason or Jonathon Brooks
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Tank Bigsby or Jonathon Brooks
Adam Thielen or Jakobi Meyers
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Alexander Mattison or Jonathon Brooks
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Cam Akers or Jalen Coker
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Demarcus Robinson or Adam Thielen
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Zach Charbonnet or Jonathon Brooks
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Christian Watson or Jalen Coker
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Joshua Palmer or Adam Thielen
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Noah Brown or Adam Thielen
Noah Brown or Jonathon Brooks
Quentin Johnston or Adam Thielen
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Rome Odunze or Adam Thielen
Sam Laporta or Jonathon Brooks
Tj Hockenson or Adam Thielen
Tony Pollard or Adam Thielen
Trey Benson or Jonathon Brooks
Will Dissly or Adam Thielen
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Cam Akers or Adam Thielen
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Christian Watson or Adam Thielen
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Chuba Hubbard or Adam Thielen
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Cole Kmet or Jonathon Brooks
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Jayden Reed or Jonathon Brooks
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Jerome Ford or Adam Thielen
Jerry Jeudy or Adam Thielen
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Jonathon Brooks or Adam Thielen
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Joshua Palmer or Jalen Coker
Justice Hill or Adam Thielen
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Kalif Raymond or Jalen Coker
Kareem Hunt or Adam Thielen
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Kenneth Gainwell or Jonathon Brooks
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Marvin Mimsjr or Jalen Coker
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Michael Wilson or Adam Thielen
Najee Harris or Jonathon Brooks
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Noah Brown or Adam Thielen
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Quentin Johnston or Adam Thielen
Rachaad White or Jonathon Brooks
Rashod Bateman or Adam Thielen
Ray Davis or Jonathon Brooks
Ricky Pearsall or Adam Thielen
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Ricky Pearsall or Jonathon Brooks
Rico Dowdle or Jonathon Brooks
Rico Dowdle or Jonathon Brooks
Rome Odunze or Adam Thielen
Rome Odunze or Adam Thielen
Romeo Doubs or Adam Thielen
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Romeo Doubs or Jonathon Brooks
Roschon Johnson or Adam Thielen
Roschon Johnson or Jonathon Brooks
Tank Bigsby or Adam Thielen
Tank Dell or Adam Thielen
Trey Benson or Jonathon Brooks
Tucker Kraft or Adam Thielen
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Wandale Robinson or Jalen Coker
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Washington Commanders or Jonathon Brooks
Will Dissly or Jalen Coker
Will Dissly or Jalen Coker
Xavier Worthy or Adam Thielen
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Xavier Worthy or Adam Thielen
Xavier Worthy or Jonathon Brooks
Zamir White or Jonathon Brooks
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