- Curtis Samuel
- #10
- Team CAR
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
- Owner FA
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Slow finish to third season
Samuel, who caught two passes for 13 yards in Sunday's 42-10 loss to the Saints, finishes up the 2019 season with 54 receptions (on 105 targets) for 627 yards and six touchdowns. He also rushed 19 times for 130 yards and another score while playing all 16 games.
Analysis: Samuel was hampered by injuries during his first two seasons, resulting in 10 missed games, but was able to put together a full campaign while seeing his role expand in 2019. As the Panthers' No. 2 receiver, Samuel trailed only top option D.J. Moore and backfield superstar Christian McCaffrey in catches, targets and receiving yards, yet his six touchdown grabs marked a team high. As usual, the speedster was also incorporated here and there in the running game, where he actually placed second on…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 31 at 10:06am by Rotowire.com
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Kept to 17 yards in loss
Samuel caught two of five passes for 17 yards during Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Colts. He added four yards on two carries.
Analysis: It would be easy to blame Sunday's poor outing on rookie Will Grier's first career start, but Samuel has been held to under 40 yards receiving in six of his last seven games. Samuel might get some more attention in the season finale against the Saints depending on the health of lead receiver D.J. Moore, who left Sunday's game with a concussion. In Week 12's game against the Saints, Samuel caught just one pass for nine yards but added 40 yards on the ground. It will be up to Grier to help Samuel…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 3:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Suiting up Sunday
Samuel (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Analysis: As interim coach Perry Fewell predicted after Friday's practice concluded, Samuel is available to play Week 16, despite sitting out the Panthers' final session of the week due to the knee injury. The team hasn't indicated that Samuel's snaps will be limited by the injury, but the knee issue further muddles his already cloudy fantasy outlook. Samuel had drawn between four and seven targets in each of his past seven games, but it's unclear how much involvement he'll retain in the passing game…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 8:44am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play
Samuel (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, with coach Perry Fewell saying he expects the wide receiver to play, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Samuel's practice routine hinted at trouble, as he was added to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant before downgrading to non-participation Friday. The Panthers don't seem too concerned about his knee injury, but fantasy managers should nonetheless look out for the team's inactive list prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Between the knee injury and quarterback Will Grier making his first NFL start, Samuel comes with some major drawbacks for the final two weeks of what has…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 20 at 9:55am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Friday
Samuel (knee) did not take part in Friday's practice, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Samuel's practice participation decreased for the second day in a row, which certainly is not a good sign with Sunday's matchup with the Colts drawing closer at the same time. The Panthers will provide an official update on Samuel's status for Week 16 when their final injury report of the week is released.
Published: Fri, Dec 20 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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Limited by knee Thursday
Samuel (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Samuel received a 'limited' tag on one of the Panthers' Week 13 practice reports due to a knee injury, only to ditch the designation prior to the contest. He'll have one more chance to do so this week, but perhaps of more interest in Carolina is the change at quarterback from Kyle Allen to rookie Will Grier. D.J. Moore and Christian McCaffrey are the top two receivers in this offense, so it remains to be seen how Samuel will fare as the third option, at best.
Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone vs. Seahawks
Samuel caught five of eight targets for 31 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Seahawks. He also carried four times for 23 yards in the 30-24 loss.
Analysis: Samuel finished third on the team in targets, but his long gain went for just 12 yards as he finished averaging 6.2 yards per catch. He salvaged his day from a fantasy perspective with a five-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter and supplemented that production with a handful of carries as well. Although Samuel hasn't racked up massive yardage this season, his six total touchdowns have given him some fantasy appeal in favorable matchups. His next chance to contribute will come Sunday…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 4:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet day against Falcons
Samuel ran for 17 yards on three carries and caught two of four targets for 25 receiving yards during Sunday's 40-20 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: The Ohio State product has been a boom-bust option throughout 2019, providing start-worthy statistical production one week and saddling fantasy GMs with a "bust" in his next outing. Samuel's style of play does not translate particularly well to PPR formats, as he owns a putrid 50.6 percent catch rate and has only reached five receptions in a game two times all year. His big-play potential and touchdown production otherwise make him a high-ceiling fantasy asset, though his effectiveness may be…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 3:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone vs. Redskins
Samuel caught four of seven targets for 65 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Redskins.
Analysis: Samuel finished behind only D.J. Moore in receiving yards while recording his third-best output of the season in that category. He scored a four-yard touchdown in the first quarter, giving him four trips to the end zone in the last seven games. Samuel also ripped off a 33-yard gain, which was his fourth reception of at least 30 yards this season. He will look to build on this successful outing next Sunday against the Packers.
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 4:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Puts in full practice Thursday
Samuel (knee) practiced fully Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Limited by a knee injury at Wednesday's session, Samuel was back to full capacity one day later. He has yet to surpass 100 yards from scrimmage in a given game this season, but typically he's been good for 40-plus such yards, which he's done seven times in 11 contests.
Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 10:11am by Rotowire.com
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Limited in practice Wednesday
Samuel was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Samuel appears to have picked up the injury during Sunday's loss to the Saints. There's not yet any reason to worry about the 23-year-old's availability for the Week 13 tilt with Washington, but his participation in practice the next two days will be worth monitoring nonetheless. Samuel has logged three straight games with fewer than 40 receiving yards, but he's set for a favorable matchup against Washington's secondary if healthy.
Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 11:16am by Rotowire.com
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Trending in wrong direction
Samuel caught just one of four targets for nine yards but added 40 yards on four carries in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: Samuel took a back seat to Christian McCaffrey and D.J. Moore, who scored two touchdowns apiece. His involvement on some running plays was nice, but Samuel has now seen his receiving yardage total trend south for three consecutive games. Luckily, he'll have a nice opportunity to reverse that trend in Week 13 with the vulnerable Redskins secondary coming to town.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Held in check by Falcons secondary
Samuel caught four of seven targets for 25 receiving yards during Sunday's 29-3 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: When it comes to Samuel's value, the equation for verifying whether he was a worthwhile start in a given week boils down to whether or not he got into the end zone. In four contests this season in which Samuel has scored a touchdown, he has accounted for four receptions and 55.5 yards per game. In six outings without a score, however, he's been held to just 3.7 receptions and 40.7 yards, while only exceeding the 50-yard mark once. The workload has been there to justify him as a weekly starting…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 2:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in touchdown
Samuel caught four of eight targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Packers.
Analysis: Samuel opened the scoring with a two-yard touchdown midway through the first quarter, now giving him four end-zone trips over his last four games. The wideout also has posted two of his three best yardage totals of the campaign over that same span, boosting his value at an important time in the season. Next up for Samuel is a home date against the Falcons, whose defense has widely underwhelmed despite playing surprisingly well Week 10 versus the Saints.
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 3:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared for Sunday
Samuel (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Green Bay.
Analysis: Held out of Wednesday's practice, Samuel returned Thursday and Friday as a full participant. He should be ready for his usual role Sunday against the Packers, facing a secondary that has a pair of starters -- Adrian Amos (hamstring) and Jaire Alexander (groin) -- listed as questionable.
Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Back to full participation
Samuel (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Brendan Marks of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Samuel appears to be good to go for Week 10 after logging an absence at Wednesday's session. While Sunday's opponent (the Packers) has given up nearly 10 yards per target to wide receivers this season, the unit is tied for the fifth-fewest touchdowns allowed to the position (five) through nine contests.
Published: Thu, Nov 7 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with hamstring injury
Samuel (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Samuel was plagued by a hamstring issue during his first offseason program and preseason in 2017, and while he missed 10 combined games due to other injuries during his first two seasons, he hasn't missed any action in the current campaign. He'll have two more sessions this week to prove the health of his hamstring before the Panthers head to Green Bay for a Week 10 matchup.
Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone
Samuel hauled in three of his six targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 against the Titans. He also added one rush for 10 yards.
Analysis: Samuel saw limited volume, but he made the most of his opportunities by turning in multiple big plays. The first came on a 32-yard reception down the right sideline late in the first quarter, but his biggest contribution came just before halftime when he found the end zone on a 12-yard reception. Though he's surpassed 70 receiving yards just once this season, Samuel has seen at least six targets in every game but Week 1.
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 4:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Suiting up Week 9
Samuel (shoulder) is listed as active Sunday versus the Titans, Brendan Marks of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: After putting in a DNP/FP/DNP practice regimen this week, Samuel will tough out his shoulder injury and continue to serve as one of the Panthers' starting wide receivers. He has a fair matchup on tap against a Tennessee defense that has allowed 8.4 yards per target and six touchdowns to wideouts through eight games.
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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Listed as questionable
Samuel (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Samuel didn't practice Wednesday or Friday, but he was a full participant Thursday. While the unusual sequence might lead to some concern, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic relays that Samuel is expected to play in Sunday's game. A 1 p.m. ET kickoff is good news for fantasy managers, allowing for plenty of alternatives if Samuel unexpectedly ends up on the inactive list.
Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 10:19am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Friday
Samuel didn't practice Friday as a result of his shoulder injury, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Samuel was a full participant at Thursday's practice after being held out the day before, but he's not out of the woods with his injury just yet. The Panthers will reveal Samuel's official status for the Week 9 game against the Titans when they release their final injury report later Friday.
Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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Full participant Thursday
Samuel (shoulder) practiced fully Thursday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Samuel's reps were capped at Wednesday's session, the result of the wide receiver laying out for a reception this past Sunday in San Francisco, according to Steve Reed of the Associated Press. With his bump to full participant Thursday, Samuel's injury has proved to be a minor one as the Panthers prepare for Sunday's matchup with the Titans' 16th-ranked pass defense (239.1 yards per game).
Published: Thu, Oct 31 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
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Nursing shoulder injury
Samuel didn't practice Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Samuel picked up the shoulder issue during the Week 8 loss to the 49ers, according to Steve Reed of the Associated Press. The third-year wideout will have two more opportunities to return to practice before Sunday's tilt against the Titans. If Samuel were forced to miss any time, Jarius Wright would likely start opposite D.J. Moore.
Published: Wed, Oct 30 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Top receiver on slow passing day
Samuel caught four of 11 targets for 46 yards during Sunday's 51-13 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: The 23-year-old wideout has been a largely inefficient player this season when garnering a massive workshare, as he has established a catch rate of 44.7 percent in four games with at least seven targets. Samuel is typically a profitable fantasy play when he gets into the end zone, but in his five outings this season when he does not score, Samuel is averaging just 3.6 catches and 44 receiving yards per game. Upcoming next is a Week 9 matchup against a Tennessee defense that so far this season…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 5:13pm by Rotowire.com
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In end zone twice during win
Samuel secured four of six targets for 70 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers' 37-26 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also rushed once for eight yards and another score.
Analysis: The speedster turned in a fantasy-friendly effort across the pond in London, scoring on an eight-yard run and 13-yard reception in the third and fourth quarters, respectively. Samuel checked in behind only D.J. Moore in receptions and receiving yardage for the afternoon, and he's now seen at least six targets in five consecutive contests. Samuel will look to continue his solid play at the expense of the 49ers in Week 8 following a Week 7 bye.
Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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Limited to 44 total yards
Samuel hauled in three of his seven targets for 19 yards in Week 5 against the Jaguars. He also added two rushes for 25 yards.
Analysis: Samuel's longest reception on the day went for just seven yards, though he was able to break free a bit for a 16-yard run. His involvement in the passing game is a concern with Kyle Allen under center, as Samuel's longest reception from Allen in three contests is just 15 yards. All told, he's averaging just 9.5 yards per reception in the absence of Cam Newton, holding him back from the breakout season that was widely expected. He'll need to work more down the field in Week 6 against the…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 5:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets day of rest Wednesday
Samuel sat out Wednesday's practice for maintenance purposes, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Panthers merely termed Samuel's absence as "rest," so there's little worry about his ability to play Sunday against the Jaguars. Look for the third-year wide receiver to return to the practice field before week's end.
Published: Wed, Oct 2 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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Not at practice
Samuel isn't practicing Wednesday, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Samuel is presumably dealing with an injury, though nothing on that front was reported after Sunday's 16-10 win over the Texans. He played 90 percent of the offensive snaps in the contest, catching three of seven targets for 32 yards.
Published: Wed, Oct 2 at 8:29am by Rotowire.com
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Modest output in win
Samuel hauled in three of seven targets for 32 yards and rushed once for one yard in the Panthers' 16-10 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Analysis: Samuel's catch rate left something to be desired as he saw his throws from the arm of second-year quarterback Kyle Allen. The speedster did check in tops in targets among Panthers wideouts, but both his receptions and receiving yardage tied season lows. The 2017 second-round pick's production may continue to fluctuate as long as Allen remains under center, and he'll look to boost his overall production against the Jaguars in Week 5.
Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Reaches end zone in win
Samuel caught five of seven targets for 53 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-20 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: The seven targets tied Greg Olsen for the team lead, and Samuel appeared to be the preferred option for quarterback Kyle Allen on intermediate routes; his longest catch went for 15 yards. Unlike D.J. Moore, who saw his target volume crater without Cam Newton (foot) under center, Samuel retained a significant role as Allen spread the ball around to seven different receivers. It's not yet clear when Newton might be able to return, but the Panthers' offense -- and Samuel's production -- seem to be…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 5:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Struggles with catch rate
Samuel brought in four of 12 targets for 82 yards and rushed once for two yards in the Panthers' 20-14 loss to the Buccaneers on Thursday.
Analysis: Samuel saw his targets rise sharply from the scant four he'd logged against the Rams just four days earlier, and his 20.5 YPC paced both squads on the night. Additionally, Samuel was also an integral part of the Panthers' final drive, making grabs of 24 and nine yards while also drawing a face mask penalty on the latter catch. However, Samuel was also far from efficient considering the number of targets he saw, although Cam Newton's inaccuracy did have a role to play at times in the eight…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 12 at 11:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Just four targets
Samuel caught three of four targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Samuel played over 90 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps, which is an encouraging sign despite him placing fourth on the team in targets. As the starter opposite D.J. Moore at receiver, his involvement will hopefully result in more looks Thursday against the Buccaneers.
Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 6:06am by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in two passes
Samuel caught two of his three targets for 16 yards in Thursday night's 10-3 preseason loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Samuel's first catch came from Cam Newton on Carolina's third offensive series. The starting wideout didn't play much after, but he should now be ready for the regular season. With Newton suffering an ankle sprain, however, Samuel will hope his signal-caller is fully healthy in time for Week 1.
Published: Fri, Aug 23 at 6:32am by Rotowire.com
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Gains 13 yards in loss
Samuel caught one of three targets for 13 yards during Friday's 27-14 preseason loss to Buffalo.
Analysis: Starter Kyle Allen tried to get into rhythm with Samuel, the junior receiver serving as the first target on two of the Panthers' first three drives. Though reports out of camp are stellar, it's difficult to evaluate Samuel in game situations without Cam Newton throwing the passes. That sets the stage for Thursday in New England, during which Samuel's potential for the 2019 season should become clearer.
Published: Fri, Aug 16 at 11:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Finishes camp strong
Samuel was the best player on offense throughout Panthers training camp, according to Brendan Marks of The Charlotte Observer.
Analysis: There's no objective way to keep track, but Samuel seems to be pushing toward an all-time record for the most media hype any player has received by mid-August. The words have been backed by a regular stream of videos that show him burning defenders, and coach Ron Rivera said the young wideout is "light years ahead" of where he was the past couple years. It doesn't hurt that Samuel was productive with his limited opportunities last season, scoring five touchdowns on 39 catches and two more on…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 15 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Continues to impress
Samuel has been a consistent standout to start training camp, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Samuel was noted as one of Carolina's best players during minicamp and has continued to build on that momentum lately. Thanks to regular highlight plays, Samuel's confidence is high as he approaches his third season. As long as he avoids the injury setbacks he endured his first couple campaigns, Samuel seems poised for his best year yet, as he's pegged to start alongside D.J. Moore in a much faster Panthers receiving corps this season.
Published: Mon, Jul 29 at 5:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Shines during minicamp
Samuel stood out as one of the Panthers' best players at mandatory minicamp, Brendan Marks of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Samuel is enjoying his first healthy offseason in the NFL after battling a series of injuries the past two years. He worked his way into a starting job by the end of last season, averaging 7.6 yards on 65 targets and 10.5 yards on eight carries, with seven touchdowns on just 47 touches in 13 games. The Panthers intend to find more work for Samuel this upcoming season, with coach Ron Rivera noting that the wide receiver has shown significant improvement in his route running. It helps that Samuel…read more
Published: Fri, Jun 14 at 7:59am by Rotowire.com
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Role grows in second season
Samuel finished the 2018 regular season with 39 catches on 65 targets for 494 yards and five touchdowns in 13 games played. He also rushed eight times for 84 yards and two more scores.
Analysis: Samuel's rookie season was hindered by injuries, and although he missed a few games again this time around, he became a bigger factor in Carolina's offense over the course of the campaign. The 2017 second-rounder scored four times through his first six appearances, including twice on the ground, evidencing his upside as a gadget player. However, Samuel started getting featured more through the air in Week 11, when he posted a then-career-best 55 receiving yards. Over his final seven outings,…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 8 at 7:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes seven catches
Samuel caught seven of 13 targets for 41 yards during Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Samuel tied for the team lead in targets while finishing with a new career high in catches. Unfortunately, most of his looks came around the line of scrimmage and he finished averaging just 5.9 yards per catch. Samuel has enjoyed an uptick in production down the stretch, averaging 4.5 catches and 56.5 receiving yards per game. Those numbers only really give him fantasy value in deeper leagues and daily contests, which should remain the case in next week's season finale against the Saints.
Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 3:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Catches one pass
Samuel caught one of four targets for 17 yards and rushed twice for eight yards in Monday night's 12-9 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: Samuel's performance was reflective of Carolina's struggles through the air Monday, when quarterback Cam Newton finished with a season-low 131 passing yards. In fact, besides backfield dynamo Christian McCaffrey, only rarely used tight end Chris Manhertz hit 50 receiving yards, and that actually entirely came thanks to a touchdown pass from McCaffrey himself. That left just eight catches for 64 yards between Samuel, D.J. Moore, Ian Thomas and Jarius Wright, evidencing the Panthers' rough…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 17 at 9:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Leading receiver in Week 14 loss
Samuel caught four of eight targets for a team-leading 80 yards in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Browns.
Analysis: Samuel's coming into his own late in his second season, with 168 receiving yards over the past two weeks. While he doesn't have a touchdown over this strong recent stretch, Samuel does have six total scores (four receiving, two rushing) this season. Deep-league owners could do much worse than Samuel with Carolina set to host the Saints in Week 15.
Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Sets career high in receiving yards
Samuel caught six of 11 targets for 88 yards and carried one time for an additional eight yards during Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Samuel led the team in targets and catches while notching a new career high in receiving yards. He recorded a long gain of 31 yards and made several catches around the line of scrimmage that could have turned into bigger gains. Samuel shined as the team lost Greg Olsen (foot) and eased Devin Funchess (back) back into the lineup, and he now has a touchdown or 96 scrimmage yards in four of his last five games. He'll hope to continue his recent success in Week 14 against the Browns.
Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Puts in full practice
Samuel (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Samuel's absence from Wednesday's session came as a surprise after there was no indication he got banged up in the Panthers' Week 12 loss to the Seahawks, during which he played a season-high 54 offensive snaps. The wideout's return to full activity a day later suggests his restrictions Wednesday were likely maintenance-related, leaving no concern about his status for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay. While Samuel will draw a favorable matchup against a dreadful Tampa Bay secondary, he may not be…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 29 at 12:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with hamstring injury
Samuel was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Despite a relative lack of touches -- 24 in eight games -- Samuel has reached the end zone six times this season. Injuries have plagued him from time to time during the first two years of his career, though, so it behooves the Panthers to proceed with caution with Samuel's health. With a matchup against the sieve-like Buccaneers defense on tap Sunday, his status will be worth watching as the weekend draws closer.
Published: Wed, Nov 28 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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Scores in second straight contest
Samuel nabbed both of his targets for 17 yards and a touchdown and gained 25 yards on his lone carry in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Samuel started alongside D.J. Moore and Torrey Smith at receiver with No. 1 wideout Devin Funchess (back) sidelined and played 54 of 59 offensive snaps (92 percent). The increased usage didn't translate to an abundance of targets, but Samuel made the most of three touches he did get, as he left Seattle cornerback Shaq Griffin in the dust on his seven-yard touchdown grab in the second quarter and put his wheels on display again with the 25-yard scamper. Smith was limited to only 13 snaps in part…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 26 at 11:47am by Rotowire.com
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Gets into end zone in loss
Samuel brought in five of seven targets for 55 yards and a touchdown in the Panthers' 20-19 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: Samuel had a quiet day in the first half, but he emerged over the final 15 minutes. The second-year wideout got into the end zone from 12 yards out with 9:23 remaining in the fourth quarter to cap off a 10-play, 92-yard drive, a march on which he recorded four of his grabs on the day. Samuel continues to run behind D.J. Moore on the wideout depth chart, but he's now seen a solid 15 targets over the last three games while Torrey Smith (knee) has been sidelined. Samuel may not remain in his…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 3:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Coughs it up
Samuel caught all four of his targets for 18 yards in Week 10's loss to the Steelers. He also rushed once for one yard and lost a fumble on a kickoff return.
Analysis: Samuel, like most of his offensive teammates outside of Christian McCaffrey, couldn't get much going on the night. However, he compounded Carolina's issues by fumbling on a return to end the third quarter. That hurt a performance that otherwise featured a season-high four receptions, leaving Samuel in search of a more complete showing in Week 11 versus the Lions.
Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 4:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores on both ground, air Week 9
Samuel secured two of four targets for 25 yards and a touchdown and added a 33-yard rushing score in a 42-28 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Analysis: There was plenty of talk about D.J. Moore in fantasy circles this week, but it was Samuel who came up big with a pair of scores Sunday. The 2017 second-round pick first scored on a meandering 33-yard run through the Buccaneers' tackling-challenged defense before adding a 19-yard receiving touchdown to close out the scoring on the day in the fourth quarter. It was Samuel's second receiving score of the day and fourth overall on the season, and he encouragingly tied a season high with four…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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