Devin Funchess
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Scouting report

by Brandon Niles

CAR WR Devin Funchess - Week 18 Fantasy Football Outlook

Wild Card Round at New Orleans Saints

Devin Funchess has been nursing a shoulder issue, but he scored a touchdown last week and remains the top receiving option outside the hashes for the Panthers. Funchess scored a touchdown the last time he faced the Saints, and the Panthers will need him on the road against a tough defense.

The Saints were very average against the wide receiver position this year, and above-average in total defense, so it’s not a great matchup for Funchess. Additionally, he’ll probably draw Marshon Lattimore in coverage, a candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year. Still, the targets Funchess should get and the limited number of legit receiving options available in the Wild Card Round makes Funchess a borderline top-five starter in all league formats.

by Brandon Niles

CAR WR Devin Funchess - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at Atlanta Falcons

Devin Funchess has had a rough couple of weeks as he battles a shoulder injury. While he’s been targeted 8 times over his past two games, he’s only gained 30 total yards on 4 receptions. Prior to this skid, Funchess had 4 touchdowns in as many games and he remains the top wide receiver in the Panthers offense.

This week Funchess could rebound against the Falcons. The Panthers will be motivated as they seek a first-round bye and try to knock Atlanta out of the playoffs. Funchess caught 5 passes for 86 yards the last time he faced the Falcons, and he should be heavily targeted this week.

by Brandon Niles

CAR WR Devin Funchess - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Devin Funchess struggled against the Packers last week and is dealing with a nagging shoulder injury. He caught only 1-of-4 passes thrown his way and finished with 19 yards. Funchess has been pretty steady for much of the season, however, and he has a touchdown in two of his last three games.

This week, Funchess should rebound against a Bucs defense that has allowed the most fantasy points in the NFL to the wide receiver position this season. Funchess should continue to be heavily targeted and provides quality WR2 value in all fantasy league formats.

by Brandon Niles

CAR WR Devin Funchess - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. Green Bay Packers

Devin Funchess had only 3 catches last week against the Vikings, but finished with 59 yards and a touchdown. He’s been targeted at least 6 times in all but one game this year, and he has at least one touchdown in three of his last four games. Funchess is enjoying a breakout season as the top option outside for Cam Newton.

This week, Funchess faces a Packers defense allowing the fifth-most fantasy points to the wide receiver position this year. He should be heavily targeted again in a game that could wind up being a shootout. We have him ranked as a top-ten option in all league formats.

by Brandon Niles

CAR WR Devin Funchess - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 vs. Minnesota Vikings

Devin Funchess had a nice day against the Saints last week, catching 4 passes for 60 yards and a touchdown. He’s been heavily active in the passing game, with at least 6 targets in every game other than Week 1 this year. Funchess is in the middle of a breakout season with 54 catches, 703 yards, and 6 touchdowns. He previously had 54 receptions total in his first two years.

The Vikings have only allowed 12 passing touchdowns all season, but 8 of those have gone to opposing wide receivers, and with the volume of targets Funchess is likely to get, he should be a high-floor WR2 option in most leagues.

by Brandon Niles

CAR WR Devin Funchess - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 at New Orleans Saints

Devin Funchess had 7 catches for 108 yards against the Jets last week, and he’s taken a big step forward as the primary receiving threat for the Panthers. He’s averaging 7.5 targets per game this season and has 5 touchdowns.

This week, Funchess faces a Saints team that has been surprisingly good on defense, but has some injury issues in the secondary. Expect Funchess to get plenty of targets, and to be a high-floor fantasy option in all league formats as a result. We have him ranked as a borderline-WR1 option, assuming his toe doesn’t limit him.

by Brandon Niles

CAR WR Devin Funchess - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 at New York Jets

Devin Funchess had a great game against the Dolphins before the bye last week, catching 5 passes for 92 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Funchess is averaging 7.1 targets per game this year, and while he’s yet to eclipse 100 yards in a single game, he should remain the primary outside target for the Panthers.

The Jets have been very average in general on defense this season, but they have allowed 11 touchdowns to opposing wide receivers. Funchess should be heavily targeted, even with the likely return of Greg Olsen to the lineup. He should be considered a solid WR2 option in all league formats, with considerable upside in a good matchup.

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