Panthers D/ST fantasy outlook — Week 1
Panthers D/ST (DST, CAR) is our DST24 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 4.2 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET.
Data on this page is as of September 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
- Projection
- 4.2 pts
- DST rank
- #24
- Rostered
- 1%
- Started
- 0%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Panthers D/ST (CAR DST), our DST24 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 4.2 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Nothing in the projection defends him — 35% below positional par is a bench line for me. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. Mild on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Panthers D/ST (CAR DST), our DST24 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 4.2 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Nothing in the projection defends him — 35% below positional par is a bench line for me. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. Mild on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.