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Panthers | Curtis Samuel finds the end zone Sun Dec 1, 08:21 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel posted four grabs for 65 yards and a touchdown in Week 13 against the Washington Redskins.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel not on injury report Fri Nov 29, 03:08 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 29, and is not on the injury report for Week 13.
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Panthers | Week 13 injury report for Carolina Fri Nov 29, 02:07 PM
Carolina Panthers RB Jordan Scarlett (knee, ankle) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 13 against the Washington Redskins. OT Greg Little (ankle) also did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful. S Eric Reid (ankle) did not practice Friday, Nov. 29, and is listed as questionable. OT Taylor Moton (knee) was limited in practice all week and is also listed as questionable. LB/DEs Mario Addison (rest) and Bruce Irvin (rest) did not practice Friday but have been removed from the injury report. DT Gerald McCoy (knee, quad), LB Shaq Thompson (ankle), RB Christian McCaffrey (rest), WR Curtis Samuel (knee), D.J. Moore (ankle, non-injury) and CB Ross Cockrell (quad) practiced in full Friday and also no longer appear on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Reid has been an IDP force this year, but continues to struggle to get off of the injury report. You might need a replacement if you have been counting on him this year. |
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel fully practices Thu Nov 28, 03:19 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 28.
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Panthers | Thursday's practice report for Carolina Thu Nov 28, 02:06 PM
Carolina Panthers OT Greg Little (ankle) and RB Jordan Scarlett (knee, ankle) did not practice for a second straight day Thursday, Nov. 28. LB Shaq Thompson (ankle), S Eric Reid (ankle) and OT Taylor Moton (knee) were limited. DT Gerald McCoy (knee, quad), RB Christian McCaffrey (rest), WR Curtis Samuel (knee), WR D.J. Moore (ankle, non-injury) and CB Ross Cockrell (quad) practiced in full.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel listed as limited Wed Nov 27, 02:55 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 27.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel accounts for 49 yards Mon Nov 25, 01:11 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel ran the ball four times for 40 yards against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Nov. 24. He also caught one pass (on four targets) for nine yards.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel quiet in Week 11 Sun Nov 17, 05:11 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel caught four passes for 25 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11. He was targeted seven times during the game.
| Footballguys view: Kyle Allen's performance today will undermine confidence in Samuel as a fantasy option in New Orleans next week. He is the lower volume but deeper downfield target in the Panthers passing game and that is proving to be volatile with Allen's play eroding. |
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel not on injury report Fri Nov 8, 03:12 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 8, and is not on the injury report for Week 10.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel fully practices Thu Nov 7, 03:10 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 7.
| Footballguys view: A good sign for the young weapon here. He's a multi-purpose player who can attack a defense as a runner or receiver. Samuel always has flex appeal, especially in PPR leagues. |
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Panthers | Thursday's practice report for Carolina Thu Nov 7, 02:42 PM
Carolina Panthers DT Vernon Butler (back), OT Greg Little (concussion) and CB James Bradberry (groin) did not practice for a second straight day on Thursday, Nov. 7. DT Gerald McCoy (knee) and RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) were upgraded to a limited practice. S Eric Reid (ankle), Curtis Samuel (hamstring), LB/DE Christian Miller (ankle), LB/DE Brian Burns (wrist), LB/DE Mario Addison (non-injury), QB Kyle Allen (shoulder) and LB Shaq Thompson (ankle) practiced in full.
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Panthers | No practice for Curtis Samuel Wed Nov 6, 03:00 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 6.
| Footballguys view: Hamstring injuries can bother speedy guys like Samuel. Just check back to see if he can practice later in the week. |
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel totals 74 yards, TD Sun Nov 3, 09:39 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel finished with three grabs for 64 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans while adding one catch for 10 yards.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel to play in Week 9 Sun Nov 3, 11:49 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (shoulder) is active for Week 9's game against the Tennessee Titans.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel likely to play Sun Nov 3, 09:11 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (shoulder) is expected to play in Week 9's game against the Tennessee Titans, according to a source.
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Panthers | Questionable tag for Curtis Samuel Fri Nov 1, 03:19 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 1, and is listed as questionable for Week 9.
| Footballguys view: Samuel is on the probable side of questionable according to the team, so he is still likely playing, and in a good matchup against the Titans cornerbacks. Consider him a boom/bust WR3/Flex. |
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Panthers | Week 9 injury report for Carolina Fri Nov 1, 03:02 PM
Carolina Panthers OT Greg Little (concussion) and QB Cam Newton (foot) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 9 versus the Tennessee Titans. LB/DE Mario Addison (non-injury) and WR Curtis Samuel (shoulder) did not practice Friday, Nov. 1, and are listed as questionable. LB/DE Christian Miller (ankle) was limited in practice for a third straight day on Friday and is also listed as questionable. DT Vernon Butler (hip), DT Gerald McCoy (knee), S Eric Reid (shoulder), LB Shaq Thompson (ankle), WR Jarius Wright (ankle), RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) and LB/DE Brian Burns (wrist) fully participated in practice Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Panthers | Thursday's practice report for Carolina Thu Oct 31, 03:31 PM
Carolina Panthers LB Mario Addison (non-injury), OT Greg Little (concussion) and QB Cam Newton (foot) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 31. DT Gerald McCoy (knee), LB Shaq Thompson (ankle) and LB Christian Miller (ankle) were limited. DT Vernon Butler (hip), S Eric Reid (shoulder), WR Curtis Samuel (shoulder), WR Jarius Wright (ankle), RB Christian McCaffrey (knee) and LB Brian Burns (wrist) practiced in full.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel logs full practice Thursday Thu Oct 31, 03:21 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Oct. 31, after failing to practice Wednesday, Oct. 30.
| Footballguys view: It looks like the missed practice was just to give him some rest. He could come through with a big play against the mediocre Titans corners if Kyle Allen plays well on Sunday. |
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel misses practice Wed Oct 30, 03:04 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 30.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel struggles in Week 8 Mon Oct 28, 02:36 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel hauled in only four of his 11 targets for 46 yards in Week 8 versus the San Francisco 49ers.
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Panthers | Two touchdowns for Curtis Samuel Sun Oct 13, 01:28 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel caught four passes for 70 yards and one touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6. He also rushed for eight yards and one touchdown on one carry during the game.
| Footballguys view: Samuel had his best game of the year, playing at a different speed than the Bucs sluggish secondary. He might have been on some benches for this one and is still a tough player to project as a start or sit week to week. |
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel doesn't do much Sun Oct 6, 09:53 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel had two runs for 25 yards in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and he had three grabs for 19 yards on six targets.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel takes part in practice Fri Oct 4, 05:38 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (non-injury) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report for Week 5.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel takes part in practice Thu Oct 3, 06:47 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 3.
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Panthers | Thursday's practice report for Carolina Thu Oct 3, 02:48 PM
Carolina Panthers DE/LB Brian Burns (wrist), CB Donte Jackson (groin), QB Cam Newton (foot), OT Greg Little (concussion), TE Chris Manhertz (concussion), S Eric Reid (ankle), OG Trai Turner (ankle) and DT Gerald McCoy (knee) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 3. RB Christian McCaffrey (rest), WR Curtis Samuel (rest), DE/LB Bruce Irvin (hamstring), DE/LB Marquis Haynes (elbow) and LB Shaq Thompson (hand) were full participants in practice.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers defense was excellent last week, but it is banged up for the showdown with Gardner Minshew and Leonard Fournette. |
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel does not practice Wed Oct 2, 03:08 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 2.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel quiet in Week 4 Sun Sep 29, 06:19 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel managed just three catches for 32 yards on seven targets in Week 4 against the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: Samuel was quiet for most of the game. The Panthers aren't going to push the ball downfield as long as their defense and Christian McCaffrey can create most of the momentum the team needs to win games. He'll be a boom/bust flex at best vs. Jacksonville but a better play if Jalen Ramsey is out. |
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel makes impact again Sun Sep 22, 09:39 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel registered five receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown on seven targets in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel active Thursday night Fri Sep 13, 12:46 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel caught five passes for 91 yards on 13 targets Thursday, Sept. 12, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2.
| Footballguys view: Samuel's solid stat line hides a performance that could have been at least at 150 yards and a score if not significantly more. Cam Newton was either pressured or inaccurate as Samuel was getting open at every level of the field. The Arizona matchup next week is promising. |
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel causing coverage issues Thu Aug 15, 04:08 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel has been 'practically impossible to cover' in training camp, according to Brendan Marks of the Charlotte Observer. Head coach Ron Rivera said Samuel is 'light years ahead' of where he has been in past training camps.
| Footballguys view: Samuel could make a leap this year, and Fantasy GMs can scoop him up at a good value -- for now. He had one touchdown every six touches in 2018, and he is looking for a larger role in 2019. Samuel is a mismatch every time he's on the field and one of the most explosive players in the game today. He's got a current ADP of WR38 (8.06) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel primed for big year? Mon Aug 12, 02:07 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel 'might be the player who's taking the biggest step forward' and may be 'primed for a breakout third year in the league,' according to MMQB's Albert Breer.
| Footballguys view: Samuel has been developing as more than a gadget player with the Panthers over the last couple of seasons. We are excited to see what the playmaker has in store this season. Samuel is a high-end WR4 with upside for Fantasy GMs this year. |
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel praised for route-running Mon Jul 29, 02:08 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel is 'becoming an outstanding route runner,' according to offensive coordinator Norv Turner.
| Footballguys view: Samuel has been rounds behind DJ Moore in ADP even though their production was similar down the stretch last year and the draft capital expended wasn't that different. The steady drumbeat of these kinds of news items could change that. |
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel ready for next step? Fri Jun 14, 09:25 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel has been the 'MVP' of minicamp, according to Brendan Marks of the Charlotte Observer. 'His catch radius I think has improved,' head coach Ron Rivera said. 'I just think his overall game has improved.'
| Footballguys view: Pay attention to this type of drumbeat in the offseason. Samuel is a dangerous player who can make big plays with his speed and quickness after the catch. If the Panthers truly tap into his potential, then Samuel is a player Fantasy GMs are going to clamor for. He had only 47 touches in all of 2018, but he scored 7 touchdowns (5 receiving, 2 rushing), giving him a touchdown in every 6 touches. We're excited to see what he could do this year. |
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel flashes late Sun Feb 3, 09:49 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel topped 70 receiving yards in three of his final fives games in 2018, logging 298 of of his 494 receiving yards during that stretch.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel post 72 yards, TD Sun Dec 30, 06:15 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel ended up with two grabs for 72 yards and a touchdown in Week 17 against the New Orleans Saints on four targets.
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Panthers | Seven catches for Curtis Samuel Sun Dec 23, 09:54 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel registered seven receptions for 41 yards on 13 targets in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel quiet in MNF loss Mon Dec 17, 11:53 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel managed just one grab for 17 yards on four targets in Week 15 against the New Orleans Saints on Monday, Dec. 17.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel posts 80 yards Sun Dec 9, 04:41 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel posted four grabs for a team-high 80 yards on eight targets in Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel targeted 11 times Sun Dec 2, 04:29 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel registered six receptions for 88 yards on 11 targets in Week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
| Footballguys view: Samuel's volume and production was enough to encourage us to play him as a WR3/Flex against the Browns next week even though he didn't score after getting two touchdowns against the Bucs in the first matchup. |
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel ready for Tampa Fri Nov 30, 05:47 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) practiced in full on Friday, Nov. 30 and he is off the injury report ahead of the Week 13 game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
| Footballguys view: Samuel scored twice in the first matchup with the Bucs and should be considered a boom/bust WR3/Flex for this matchup. |
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Panthers | Carolina's injury report for Week 13 Fri Nov 30, 12:58 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Devin Funchess (back) was a full participant in practice Friday, Nov. 30, but is listed as questionable for Week 13 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. DE Julius Peppers (rest) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 30, but does not appear on the injury report. S Colin Jones (non-injury), TE Chris Manhertz (ankle), QB Cam Newton (shoulder), S Mike Adams (rest, wrist), CB Donte Jackson (quad), C Ryan Kalil (rest), TE Greg Olsen (foot), S Eric Reid (shoulder), WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring), DT Kawann Short (calf), WR Torrey Smith (knee) and PK Graham Gano (knee) fully participated in practice Friday and have also been removed from the injury report.
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Panthers | Full practice for Curtis Samuel Thu Nov 29, 02:59 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 29.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel back at practice Thu Nov 29, 11:52 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 29.
| Footballguys view: Samuel is a boom/bust WR3/Flex who will also be joined by Devin Funchess this week in a hit to his outlook. He does face a bottom-end pass defense in Tampa, which could yield a big play or two to him to make the week of anyone who relies on Samuel. |
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel sidelined Wednesday Wed Nov 28, 02:41 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) was held out of practice Wednesday, Nov. 28.
| Footballguys view: Samuel is a playmaker for the Panthers offense, scoring four touchdowns in a limited role over the last four weeks. Monitor his practice status during the week if you're considering him as a cheap DFS play or as a 'what the heck' flex in season-long leagues. |
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Panthers | Another TD for Curtis Samuel Sun Nov 25, 05:26 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel posted two receptions for 17 yards and a touchdown in Week 12 against the Seattle Seahawks and he added one run for 25 yards.
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel posts 55 yards, TD Sun Nov 18, 05:00 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel finished with five receptions, 55 yards and a touchdown in the Week 11 game against the Detroit Lions on seven targets.
| Footballguys view: Samuel is coming into his own as a route runner and receiver and has some potential as bench depth. He should be rostered in typical leagues. |
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel scores two times Sun Nov 4, 05:45 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel posted two grabs for 25 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and he added a 33-yard rush for score.
| Footballguys view: Samuel stole DJ Moore's thunder in a week that most had Moore as a strong play. The Panthers have a deep group of weapons that may make it difficult to project this passing game. |
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Panthers | Curtis Samuel finds the end zone Sun Oct 7, 09:15 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel finished with two grabs for 37 yards and a touchdown on four targets in Week 5 against the New York Giants.
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Panthers | Carolina's injury report for Week 5 Fri Oct 5, 03:16 PM
Carolina Panthers LB Jared Norris (toe) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 5, and is listed as questionable for Week 5 against the New York Giants. DE Julius Peppers (rest) was limited in practice Friday but no longer appears on the injury report. DT Vernon Butler (shoulder), WR Damiere Byrd (knee), WR Curtis Samuel (illness) and OG Trai Turner (concussion) participated fully in practice Friday and have also been removed from the injury report.
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