A number of boxes were checked during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Most relevant to this discussion, of course, was the official activation of the waiver wire, as the fantasy football community saw a number of lesser-rostered players produce head-turning head stat lines.

Jalen Coker caught 8-of-9 targets for 138 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers' Week 1 loss to the Bears.

Some fantasy football start or sit advice for Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, WR Jalen Coker and TE Darren Waller in Week 1.

Jalen Coker rolled up 138 receiving yards and two touchdowns in Week 1

Yahoo Fantasy's Josh Norris,, Matt Harmon and Ray Garviin react to Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker's Week 1 fantasy performance. Check out the full conversation on "Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh and Hayden" - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,

The Panthers' offense showed plenty of promise in the season opener, but defensive struggles and costly mistakes turned it into a long afternoon against Chicago.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker shows off his toe-drag swag with a 26-yard sideline grab against the Chicago Bears to set up the opening drive touchdown of the 2026 season.

Bryce Young connected with Jalen Coker for a 51-yard touchdown to trim the Carolina Panthers' deficit against the Chicago Bears.