The Carolina Panthers will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Jalen Coker.
Is Coker Playing in Week 16?
Coker is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
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 Coker in Week 16?
This Panthers offense is going to be interesting and it might be sooner than later.
Tetairoa McMillan was drafted to be the alpha and has done nothing this season to change that train of thought, but a healthy Jalen Coker looks like an asset.
He beat single coverage against the Saints last week and Bryce Young made good on the 32-yard score, Coker’s second in as many weeks. While he won the route, he wasn’t wide open, so it spoke volumes that Young was willing to give his WR2 a shot to make a play.
In this pass funnel matchup, this is a DFS option for me. There’s no reason to dig this deep in standard sized redraft leagues, but I would keep tabs on the Holy Cross product entering next season: could this offense take a Chicago Bears like jump in 2026?
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Coker’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Coker is projected to score 11.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Coker to have 4 receptions for 58 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Panthers
The forecast for kickoff is 58 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
