Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen has been designated to return from injured reserve after a hamstring injury sidelined him since Week 3. He is set to practice on Wednesday, but his limited targets prior to the injury raise concerns about his fantasy viability in a struggling passing game. The team will need to manage playing time between Thielen and rookie Xavier Legette alongside lead receiver Diontae Johnson.

• Thielen's return could impact the target distribution in the Panthers' offense.
• His previous performance raises questions about his fantasy value moving forward.