Tetairoa McMillan is carrying Carolina’s rookie hopes through an 0-2 start, bursting onto the scene as the Panthers’ most reliable playmaker and setting franchise rookie records for receiving yards and catches. Bryce Young struggles behind a leaky defense, while Princely Umanmielen provides a spark on the edge. McMillan’s rapid ascent hints at a potential Rookie of the Year push and a true WR1 for Carolina, reshaping fantasy value in a flawed offense.