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The Carolina Panthers will place wide receiver Adam Thielen on injured reserve due to a severe hamstring injury, sidelining him for at least the next four games. Thielen suffered the injury during a touchdown catch in the Panthers' recent victory over the Raiders. His absence will elevate younger receivers Xavier Legette and Jonathan Mingo in the team's depth chart as they prepare for their upcoming game against the Bengals.
- Adam Thielen's injury is a significant blow to the Panthers' receiving corps.
- Young receivers will need to step up in Thielen's absence.
Adam Thielen | WR
Injury
8 receptions
109 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Thielen will miss at least four games due to a severe hamstring injury.
- He had 8 receptions for 109 yards and 1 touchdown in the first three games of the season.
Xavier Legette | WR
Pickup
8 receptions
77 rec yards
- Legette will move up the depth chart following Thielen's injury.
- He has 8 catches for 77 yards this season.
Jonathan Mingo | WR
Pickup
6 receptions
59 rec yards
- Mingo will also see increased targets with Thielen out.
- He has 6 receptions for 59 yards this season.
Carolina Panthers
- The Panthers secured their first win of the season against the Raiders.
- With Thielen's injury, the team will rely more on younger receivers.
Las Vegas Raiders
- The Raiders suffered a loss to the Panthers, dropping to 0-3.
Adam Thielen | WR
Injury
Week 4
8 receptions
109 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Thielen will miss at least four games due to a severe hamstring injury.
- He had a strong start to the season with 8 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.
Xavier Legette | WR
Pickup
8 receptions
77 rec yards
- Legette will move up the depth chart following Thielen's injury.
- He has 8 catches for 77 yards this season.
Jonathan Mingo | WR
Pickup
6 receptions
59 rec yards
- Mingo will also see increased opportunities with Thielen out.
- He has recorded 6 receptions for 59 yards this season.
Carolina Panthers
- The Panthers will need to rely on younger receivers in Thielen's absence.
- They are looking to build on their recent win against the Raiders.
Cincinnati Bengals
- The Bengals are struggling this season with an 0-3 record.
- They will face a depleted Panthers team in their next matchup.