Has come up with 0 receptions on 7 intermediate targets this season (most such targets with 0 rec)

High target count

Mingo caught three of eight targets for 26 yards in Monday night's 20-17 loss to the Saints.

Analysis: Mingo had a catch of 22 yards, marking Carolina's longest passing play of the game. Although he hardly gained any yardage on his other two grabs, Mingo's eight targets trailed only Adam Thielen among Panthers pass-catchers. That share of looks came despite No. 2 wideout DJ Chark making his season debut, which should boost optimism over Mingo's usage as his rookie campaign progresses.

Makes two grabs

Mingo caught two of five targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Falcons.

Analysis: Mingo made a small impact in his NFL debut, which isn't surprising considering quarterback Bryce Young passed for just 146 yards. With DJ Chark (hamstring) out, Mingo played 87 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps, working alongside Adam Thielen and Terrace Marshall at wideout. The rookie's outlook would figure to take a slight hit if Chark returns for Week 2's matchup versus the Saints.

Set for big role with Chark out

Mingo is slated to take on an expanded role in his NFL debut Sunday against the Falcons, as fellow wide receiver DJ Chark (hamstring) was ruled out Friday, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Adam Thielen (ankle) is questionable, leaving Mingo as the top fully healthy wide receiver for the Panthers heading into Week 1. This will also be the first NFL start for rookie quarterback Bryce Young, whom the Panthers traded up to draft first overall in 2023 before selecting Mingo in the second round, 39th overall.

Catches one pass

Mingo caught one of two targets for 14 yards in Friday's preseason game against Detroit.

Analysis: Adam Thielen went for 4-48-1 on five targets, with Mingo being the only other player to see more than one look from QB Bryce Young on the first-team offense's two drives. The rookie wideout appeared to play nearly all the snaps with the starters, which perhaps isn't surprising given the absences of DJ Chark (hamstring), Terrace Marshall (back) and Laviska Shenault (concussion). The previous preseason usage suggests Mingo would have a top-three role even with everyone healthy, though perhaps as…read more

One grab against Giants

Mingo caught one of two targets for 15 yards in Friday's preseason loss to the Giants.

Analysis: His first grab of the preseason came on the Panthers' second drive, as the rookie wideout caught a slant from Bryce Young with enough yardage for a first down, bounced off a would-be tackler and gained some extra real estate. Mingo's size and athletic profile made him a second-round pick in 2023, but after two quiet exhibition performances, he hasn't shown much to indicate he's ready to turn those traits into consistent NFL production.

Blanked in NFL debut

Mingo started Saturday's 27-0 preseason loss to the Jets but wasn't targeted.

Analysis: Mingo played the team's first three drives along with starting quarterback Bryce Young as well as veteran receivers Adam Thielen and DJ Chark. The rookie second-round pick didn't get onto the stat sheet, but Mingo was far from the only player to struggle in this lethargic performance from Carolina's offense. Mingo's usage as a top-three wide receiver out of the gate is encouraging, and he'll look to convert that playing time into production in the next preseason game against the Giants as he…read more