Good news: at least to begin this stretch one analyst sees McMillan as a strong play. The Big Lead has McMillan ranked among the NFL's top 15 wide receivers for Week 15.

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.

In Week 12, the Carolina Panthers and Tetairoa McMillan meet the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday. McMillan makes an appearance on the injury report this week (full participation in practice, ankle). He does not have a game status listed currently.

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.

And forget that the No. 8 overall pick from Arizona is averaging 14.5 yards per catch, has six touchdown catches and is a slight favorite over New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and Tampa Bay wide receiver Emeka Egbuka to win AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, per BetMGM. In his mind, he can be better.

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 reflected on his journey to the Panthers, noting the significance of pre-draft workouts with fellow player Bryce and the little signs that pointed to his eventual place with the team.

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

“Even if we won the game, we still would’ve had to beat Tampa,” Jackson said. That is true.