Panthers WR Curtis Samuel is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, according to Kimberley A. Martin of ESPN.

Samuel if firmly entrenched as the fourth receiving option for Carolina and has little value against the Bears.

According to Steve Reed on Twitter, Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady stated that he will be looking to get Curtis Samuel more involved in the offense, adding "Good things happen when the ball is in his hands".

With Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve, now would be as good a time as ever to unleash the Curtis Samuel package offensive coordinator Joe Brady, no doubt dreamed up this offseason. Samuel has been a disappointment to this point of the season, but an expanded role could put him back on the deep league flex radar. Samuel is our 71st ranked wide receiver for Week 3.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore did not return after sustaining a concussion against the Colts.

Related players: Curtis Samuel, Jarius Wright, DeAndrew White

If Moore can't go in Week 17, Samuel likely takes over as the WR1 with Wright and White probably getting an increase in snaps and targets.

Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (knee) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 16 against the Colts.

Samuel's practice status went in the wrong direction this week. He was not listed on the report Wednesday, was added as a limited participant Thursday and was downgraded to missing practice Friday, so his status is very much up in the air for Sunday. With Will Grier in at quarterback, expect D.J. Moore to get a ton of looks in the passing game, along with the returning Greg Olsen. Even if he plays, Samuel is a major boom-or-bust play for championship week.