Update, Sept 16 — Chark is expected to play for the Panthers on MNF vs. the Saints in Week 2. He could be on a snap count if he is active.
Update, Sept 15 — The Panthers were back for their second formal practice of Week 2 Monday Night Football prep and wide receiver DJ Chark continued to get limited work. He’s trending in the right direction, but the team has one more practice on Saturday to see if he can get a full practice in.
Update, Sept 14 — All signs are pointing toward DJ Chark playing in Week 2 after missing Week 1 with a hamstring injury. He was once again practicing on Thursday. His presence should open up the offense for Bryce Young.
Panthers WR DJ Chark (hamstring) again at practice and in full pads. Trending toward playing after missing the opener.
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) September 14, 2023
The Carolina Panthers lost their Week 1 game 24-10 to the Falcons. Rookie QB Bryce Young had his ups and downs, but it was obvious the team needed a better vertical threat and with WR DJ Chark out with a hamstring injury, they didn’t have that. The good news for Week 2 is that Chark was back at practice on Wednesday.
DJ Chark was back at practice after missing last week with a hamstring injury. That could help the Panthers’ chunk-play potential, which was MIA at ATL.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) September 13, 2023
The Panthers play the Saints on Monday Night Football, so they don’t have to give a practice report until Thursday. The fact that Chark is practicing a day before the “official” practices begin is also a good sign for his availability this week.
Fantasy football implications for Week 2
Chark has fantasy football potential as the Panthers deep threat, but he should still be looked at as a possible pickup instead of a must have player. His presence should be a boost to Young though, giving him a little more appeal in 2QB leagues.
