The Carolina Panthers will host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 3. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Xavier Legette.
Is Xavier Legette Playing in Week 3?
Legette (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Falcons and will likely be a game-time decision.
We’ll continue to monitor the Panthers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Xavier Legette in Week 3?
I think we can be done here in standard-sized leagues.
Xavier Legette was a first-round pick in 2024, but struggled with consistency as a rookie and hasn’t really shown signs of growth through two weeks this season.
Of course, there’s a quarterback component to everything receiver-related, but even when Bryce Young was playing the best football of his life (late last season or in the fourth quarter on Sunday), Legette hasn’t come along for the ride.
His only game with 60 receiving yards last season came against the vulnerable Bengals in September, and as Carolina nearly pulled off the comeback of the season on Sunday, Legette turned eight targets into negative-2 yards.
That’s close to unbelievable when you consider that his teammates turned 45 targets into 330 yards. Tetairoa McMillan led the way in his second game as a pro, Hunter Renfrow was on his couch a month ago and scored twice, and Brycen Tremayne, he of the 75-catch four-year college career, totaled 48 yards and one splash play.
If not in that exact spot (trailing big against a shaky defense with Coker out), when?
If you were rostering Legette and hoping for upside, you can move on. He was a dart throw on draft day, and it’s clear that he’s not viewed as a 2025 difference-maker by a team that is grasping for hope for the upcoming seasons.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Legette’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 3
Legette is projected to score 8.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Legette to have 3 receptions for 32 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Legette could also add 2 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 3 Weather Impact: Falcons at Panthers
The forecast for 1:00 PM ET kickoff is 84 degrees Fahrenheit with 5 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
