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McMillan Hits 1000 Yards Despite Bucs Loss
4 Jan
Summary
- McMillan surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in his rookie season.
- He recorded 85 yards on four catches in the Panthers' loss.
- A late fumble by McMillan ended Carolina's last-ditch comeback attempt.
Rookie wide receiver McMillan achieved a career milestone in the Panthers' recent 16-14 defeat against the Buccaneers. Despite the loss, he surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for his inaugural NFL regular season, concluding with 70 receptions for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns across all 17 games.
In the game itself, McMillan was a key offensive player, bringing in four of his six targets for 85 receiving yards. This performance placed him second on the team in receptions and targets for the contest. His efforts, however, were overshadowed by a crucial lost fumble near his own 36-yard line on the Panthers' final, desperation play.
This significant individual achievement also places McMillan in contention for his first NFL postseason appearance. If the Falcons secure a victory against the Saints on Sunday, the Panthers will advance to the wild-card round next weekend, marking a potential playoff debut for the promising young receiver.
