The Carolina Panthers blew a golden opportunity to win the NFC South. Had they just beaten the lowly New Orleans Saints last week, this week's home bout with th

McMillan might be tough on himself when it comes to grading his season, but he's been an excellent addition to the offense.

In Week 16, Tetairoa McMillan and the Carolina Panthers will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Game Time: 1 p.m.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/panthers/onsi as Tetairoa McMillan identifies one thing the Carolina Panthers are missing most.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is off to a terrible start in the Week 13 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Here's a closer look at what's happening.

But for most of the season, McMillan has been the focal point of opposing coordinators when it comes to defending Carolina's passing game. He has drawn plenty of double coverage, making his numbers even more impressive. Furthermore, he's not had a veteran wide receiver to lean on with David Moore sidelined for most of the season.

H e was targeted a season-low two times despite the fact that he was on the field for more offensive snaps than any other Carolina Panthers ’ wide receiver on Sunday. Rookie Tetairoa McMillan has been the club’s top pass-catching option all season, but he wound up taking somewhat of a backseat vs. the Los Angeles Rams.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young escapes the New Orleans Saints pass rush and delivers a strike on the run to wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan for a 21-yard catch and run.

McMillan recorded two receptions on four targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Saints.

At the top, the Panthers' decision to punt on Jalon Walker and target Tetairoa McMillan at No. 8 overall in the draft has aged particularly well. McMillan enters Week 15 leading all rookies with 826 receiving yards and six touchdowns, including four in his last three games.