Jalen Coker Leads The Panthers Receivers In Week 18
3 months agoCarolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker caught all seven of his targets for 62 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers' 44-38 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Coker is a first-year undrafted receiver out of Holy Cross who showcased his skill set by completing a 19-yard pass in this contest. The seven targets and 62 yards lead all receivers on a career day by his second-year signal caller Bryce Young. Coker had 478 yards during the season on 32 receptions and two touchdowns. Those numbers certainly aren't anything to write home about. However, he has the opportunity to grow with this young Panthers offense that started to heat up in the second half of the season. Since Week 12, the Panthers offense scored more than 20 points in five of their last seven games, showcasing optimism for the future of this offense and Coker's outlook heading into 2025.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jalen Coker Looking To Finish Rookie Season On A High Note
3 months agoCarolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Jalen Coker has mainly been a stash candidate in dynasty/keeper fantasy leagues in his first season in the NFL. He heads into the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons with only 25 catches for 416 yards and two touchdowns on 39 targets over 10 games played. That has been good enough to make him the WR74 in average half-PPR points per game (6.6), so it's safe to say he wasn't rostered in most standard-sized fantasy leagues in 2024. However, the 23-year-old could make some noise as a WR4/flex sleeper in the final game of the regular season this weekend against a Falcons defense that has allowed the sixth-most half-PPR points per game to opposing wideouts this year. Although the undrafted rookie had only 35 yards in last weeks loss to the Bucs, he finished second on the team in receiving behind veteran Adam Thielen.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Jalen Coker Catches Two Passes In Blowout Loss
3 months agoCarolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker caught each of his two targets for a total of 35 yards during Sunday's Week 17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The second-year receiver out of Holy Cross has shown numerous flashes this season, but he's struggling to establish himself as a consistent option while competing for targets with Adam Thielen, David Moore, and Xavier Legette. Coker did play 87 percent of offensive snaps, tying his second-highest mark of the season. His 35 receiving yards also ranked second-most on the team behind Thielen, who had 110 yards and two touchdowns. Despite facing some growing pains in a developing Panthers offense, there's reason to believe that Coker could eventually become the team's clear-cut No. 3 receiver. He's an intriguing dynasty target ahead of the upcoming NFL (and fantasy football) offseason. Before then, he'll get one more chance to cement himself in the Panthers' offense when he faces the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jalen Coker Projects To Be Risky Flex In Week 17
3 months agoCarolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker projects to be a risky flex option in deeper formats in a Week 17 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Last weekend, Coker caught only two of his five targets for a mere eight yards. However, in Week 15, Coker tallied 110 yards and a score on four receptions. During Weeks 5 through 10, Coker saw 4.2 targets per game and has continued to see a slight increase in opportunities as the season has progressed. In addition, No.2 wideout Xavier Legette (hip) is listed as questionable and could open up more targets for Coker if he cannot suit up. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to the inactive report before kickoff as Coker could move up the depth chart prior to the game. In addition, No.1 running back Chuba Hubbard (knee) has been ruled out which could encourage Carolina to rely on their passing attack more often. Despite this, fantasy managers in deeper 3WR formats should only consider starting Coker as a desperation flex option given his unstable production this season, even in a favorable matchup against the Tampa Bay secondary that has allowed the sixth-most PPR points to opposing wideouts.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jalen Coker Delivers Dud In Week 16
3 months agoCarolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker was a non-factor in the Week 16 victory against the Arizona Cardinals, registering two catches for eight yards. He was targeted five times, which tied for second on the team, but he finished sixth on the team in receiving. Carolina tied a season-best with 36 points and resurgent quarterback Bryce Young played his best game of the year, yet Coker wasn't really part of the action. For managers who advance to their fantasy Super Bowls, the rookie is a massive gamble with a great matchup in Week 17 against Tampa Bay.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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