The Carolina Panthers will travel to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. 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 1?
Legette is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will 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 Xavier Legette in Week 1?
Xavier Legette was the last pick of the first round in 2024, and while he offered more fun soundbites than usable weeks (16 games: 49 catches for 497 yards and four scores), there’s enough upside to chase for him to be stashed right now.
We all seem to agree that Bryce Young will be able to build on the development we saw late last season, and if that’s going to happen, multiple pass catchers will likely come along for the ride.
Jalen Coker is my favorite breakout flavor in Carolina, but a quad injury last week landed him on IR, which means that Legette’s path is clear now that Adam Thielen is back in Minnesota. Last season, when Legette played 60% of the offensive snaps, he was targeted on 20.6% of his routes, a rate that would have put him in the Darnell Mooney range.
Money had a big 2024 (64-992-5), and while I’m not projecting that type of final line for Legette, I’m not ruling it out. He checks in just inside of my top-50 at the position for this week. You’re not playing him, but I do think he should be stashed for free now before his stock rises on Sunday.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Xavier Legette’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Legette is projected to score 9.8 points in PPR formats. This includes 3.8 receptions for 38.9 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Panthers at Jaguars
Weather conditions should be favorable for this outdoor matchup with temperatures at 88 degrees Fahrenheit and light winds of 6 mph.
