Is Tetairoa McMillan Playing Today? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Panthers vs. Patriots)

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is listed as questionable for Week 4 against the New England Patriots due to a calf injury.

However, according to ESPN's David Newton, both McMillan and running back Chuba Hubbard (also questionable with a calf injury) are expected to play on Sunday.

Running back Chuba Hubbard and WR Tetairoa McMillan are listed as questionable for the #Panthers on Sunday, but I expect both to play. McMillan has been emphatic all week he will be ready. No DJ Wonnum at OLB could provide DJ Johnson more opportunities.
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) September 27, 2025

This is a huge boost for a Carolina offense that has not been great in the 2025 season while getting out to a 1-2 start. McMillan and Hubbard are far and away the team's top playmakers, and the rookie receiver has gotten off to a nice start in the 2025 campaign.

Through three games, McMillan has 14 catches (on 27 targets) for 216 yards. He's yet to find the end zone as a pro, but McMillan is locked into a major role in this offense, playing over 80 percent of the snaps in every game this season.

Since he's expected to play on Sunday, here's how I'd bet on McMillan in the prop market against New England.

Best Tetairoa McMillan Prop Bet for Week 4 vs. Patriots

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

Tetairoa McMillan OVER 64.5 Receiving Yards (-113)

The Carolina offense is just 26th in the NFL in EPA/Pass, but McMillan has been the lead target for Bryce Young, clearing 64.5 receiving yards in two of his three games.

The rookie had just three catches (on eight targets) for 48 yards in Week 3, but Young threw for just 121 passing yards in a blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons.

So, I think McMillan could have a bigger game with the Panthers set as road dogs on Sunday against New England.

The Patriots have given up the fifth-most passing yards (769) in the NFL this season, and Young has targeted McMillan at least eight times in every game this season. He has a terrific floor coming into this Week 4 battle.

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