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Limited by knee Samuel (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Samuel has received the occasional carry during Christian McCaffrey's (ankle) three-game absence, helping him total 22 touches during that span after accounting for 12 in the first two contests of the season. Still, Mike Davis is the unquestioned lead back for the Panthers at the moment, and D.J. Moore and Robby Anderson are a bit more active in the passing game, making Samuel a bit player in the offense.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Under Rhule, Panthers playing like 'brothers,' winning games

When Brian Burns stripped Matt Ryan of the football, Juston Burris had an open lane to the end zone

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press

Season-high nine touches in win Samuel caught all five of his targets for 36 receiving yards, adding four rushes for 28 yards during Sunday's 23-16 win against the Falcons.

Impact The 2017 second-round draft choice established new season highs in offensive touches and scrimmage yards, as the Panthers defeated the Falcons for the first time since Week 9 of Samuel's rookie campaign. Robby Anderson (13 targets) and Mike Davis (10) accounted for over 65 percent of the passing-game looks, but it's also notable that Samuel tied D.J. Moore for third on the team in targets. Tampa Bay was able to spread the ball around against Chicago by ushering four different players to 40-plus receiving yards in a Week 5 loss. Samuel and Carolina have the opportunity to do the same against the Bears, especially given that QB Teddy Bridgewater has logged 26 completions and 292 passing yards per game this season.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Teddy Bridgewater threads third-down throw to Curtis Samuel Samuel made three receptions on third down in Carolina's scoring drive in the first quarter.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers OC Joe Brady: WR Curtis Samuel playing at an 'extremely high level' Perhaps nobody exemplifies that more than Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel.

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Bridgewater's patience, accuracy paying off in Carolina

Teddy Bridgewater’s patience is paying off in Carolina

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Another five touches Samuel caught three of four targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Cardinals. He also lost three yards on two carries.

Impact Samuel hauled in a pass of 24 yards for the second straight week, tying for Carolina's longest play of Sunday's game. That contribution helped Samuel place second on the team in receiving yards despite ranking fifth in targets. With a couple of carries as well, the Panthers continued to use Samuel in a variety of ways, but he failed to make a positive impact on the ground. Through four games this season, Samuel has totaled 25 touches for 182 yards but is yet to score a touchdown, capping his value as he seeks more impactful plays.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Garners eight touches Samuel caught all four of his targets for 45 yards and rushed four times for seven yards in Sunday's 21-16 win over the Chargers.

Impact Samuel went for a 24-yard gain early in the game, marking his longest play of this season. That contribution helped Samuel post his highest yardage total through three weeks, as he again was involved both in the air and on the ground. With Christian McCaffrey (ankle) sidelined, Samuel garnered four carries for the second game in a row, and although he struggled to get anything going from those touches, his eight overall trailed only replacement tailback Mike Davis' 21 among Carolina's skill-position players. As the Panthers aim to compensate for McCaffrey's absence, Samuel could continue to garner more usage as a gadget weapon on offense in Week 4 versus the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Curtis Samuel addresses his involvement in the game plan Samuel spoke about his touches as a runner and reiterated his position as a wide receiver.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM

More involvement on tap Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady said Thursday that he wants to get Samuel more involved in Carolina's future game plans, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports. "Good...

Impact Samuel has taken on offensive snap shares north of 70 percent in both of Carolina's first two games of the season, logging 10 targets and five rushing attempts between the two contests. While Samuel may continue taking a back seat to D.J. Moore and Robby Anderson in the passing game, he could be a candidate to take on more work as a runner as the Panthers look to replace star back Christian McCaffrey (ankle), who is expected to miss the next 4-to-6 weeks. Mike Davis is in line to start at running back Week 3 against the Chargers, but he likely won't be asked to take on as much volume as McCaffrey has handled as a runner and pass catcher over the past couple of seasons. With that in mind, Samuel could emerge as a de facto change-of-pace option behind Davis, as the 24-year-old has proven adept as a ballcarrier in limited opportunities thus far during his career. Over his three-plus seasons in the NFL, Samuel has carried 36 times for 309 yards (8.6 average) and three touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

More runner than receiver in loss Samuel secured both of his targets for 13 yards and added four rushes for 26 yards in the Panthers' 31-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact The speedy wideout put together a modest receiving day for the second time in as many games to open the campaign, but he rather surprisingly saw an uptick in rushing work. New offensive coordinator Joe Brady may simply be experimenting with ways to get the ball in the talented Samuel's hands, but the fact the third-year pro has been only a minimal subject of quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's attention through their first pair of games together has to be disappointing to fantasy managers. Samuel will look to up his involvement in the passing game in a Week 3 inter-conference road tilt against the Chargers.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Brady, Fournette lead Bucs over Panthers 31-17

Tom Brady got his first win with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, throwing for 217 yards, one touchdown and an interception in a 31-17 victory over the Carolina Panthers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hines, Snell, Watkins

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 2 include running backs Nyheim Hines of Indianapolis, Benny Snell Jr. of Pittsburgh and wide receiver Sammy Watkins of Kansas City

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Garners six touches Samuel caught five of eight targets for 38 yards and also rushed once for five yards in Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Raiders.

Impact Samuel played 75 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps, trailing only D.J. Moore and Robby Anderson among the team's wide receivers. Although his yardage total wasn't anything special, it's encouraging to see Samuel get six touches. The speedster will hope to remain similarly involved while boosting his efficiency in Week 2 versus the Buccaneers.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Teddy Bridgewater Slings Dart to Lunging Curtis Samuel for 16-Yd Gain

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Raiders uncertain what they'll see from new-look Panthers

Raiders general manager Mike Mayock has no idea what to expect from the Carolina Panthers on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • Associated Press

Panthers place receiver Kirkwood on IR with shoulder injury

The Panthers have placed wide receiver Keith Kirkwood on the reserve/injured list with a broken clavicle

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Curtis Samuel: We've got to create our own energy Wide receiver Curtis Samuel said the team has lessons to learn after Friday's scrimmage.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM

Quiet at camp Samuel has not been impressive throughout training camp, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Samuel got off to a hot start during the first week of team activities, but he evidently hasn't flashed since camp first began. Alexander notes that Samuel is dealing with a minor hamstring injury, something which could contribute to his lack of noise in camp even if it doesn't seem to have any chance of impacting his availability for the season opener Sept. 13. Samuel is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and there was speculation that the Panthers could shop him after signing Robby Anderson earlier this offseason. His performance in 2020 will no doubt be pivotal to his future with the team.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' offense may resemble Saints with Bridgewater at QB

If you can’t beat ‘em, borrow from them

AUGUST 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Expectations low for Panthers as they enter rebuilding mode

The Panthers are in a clear rebuilding mode with a new coach and a revamped roster

AUGUST 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Circus-catch alert! Teddy B hits Curtis Samuel for behind-the-helmet TD grab at camp Circus-catch alert! Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater hits wide receiver Curtis Samuel for behind-the-helmet TD grab at camp.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • NFL.COM

Camp Highlights: Curtis Samuel helmet grab in the end zone Watch Curtis Samuel catch the ball on his helmet and fall in the back of the end zone in Monday's practice.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers looking for more out of top receiver D.J. Moore

The Panthers want more out of third-year receiver D

AUGUST 10, 2020 • Associated Press

Could see work outside Sims could get a look in the "Z" receiver spot under new Washington offensive coordinator Scott Turner, Mark Bullock of The Athletic reports.

Impact Listed at 5-foot-10 and 176 pounds, Sims operated as a slot specialist last year, coming on strong at the end of his rookie campaign with 230 yards and four scores over the final four weeks. He's undersized even by slot standards, but he flashed some speed on a 65-yard touchdown run and a 91-yard kick return. With Kelvin Harmon (knee) out for the season and Washington otherwise lacking in wideout options across from Terry McLaurin, there may be an opportunity for Sims to capture the Z role Curtis Samuel handled in Turner's Carolina offense last year. Samuel finished 34th in the NFL in targets (104) and tied for 11th in air yards (1,520), but he was limited to 6.0 yards per target, the sixth-worst mark among qualified wide receivers. Sims was actually third-to-last at 5.5 YPT, with a 7.1 average depth of target (aDOT) and 60.7 percent catch rate. Even if the perimeter role doesn't pan out, Sims should have the edge over Trey Quinn for slot snaps.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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