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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.
McMillan might be tough on himself when it comes to grading his season, but he's been an excellent addition to the offense.
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.
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 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.
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Panthers' McMillan top candidate for AP NFL Offensive Rookie of Year, but not satisfied with season
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.
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.
Sports books have Tetairoa McMillan with the third-best odds to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. Who should be above him? From zero to 100 percent, how confident are you that the Panthers will win the NFC South?