Darren Waller

Held to three catches on SNF

Waller caught three of six targets for 36 yards in Sunday's 32-26 win over the Lions.

Waller finished second on the Panthers in targets and was one yard behind John Metchie for second on the team in receiving yards, but Tetairoa McMillan (14 catches for 192 yards and two TDs on 16 targets) was the clear No. 1 option in the passing game as the Panthers played without starting wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps). The Lions had given up a league-high six touchdowns to tight ends entering play Sunday, but Waller was unable to add to that total. Waller and the Panthers will be on bye in Week 5 before facing the Eagles in Week 6.

Two TD grabs in rout of Atlanta

Waller caught all three of his targets for 33 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers' 34-3 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Waller had a touchdown called back in Week 1 against the Bears on an offensive pass interference, but he made a pair of red-zone catches count in this one, scoring from seven and 12 yards. It's become evident that Carolina has big plans for Waller in the scoring area this season. He's not going to go for many yards most weeks, but he's always a candidate to get into the end zone. Waller gets a plus Week 3 draw against the Browns next Sunday.

Goes for 28 yards in Week 1

Waller secured both of his targets for 28 yards in the Panthers' 59-37 loss to the Bears on Sunday.