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Brandon LaFell | Wide Receiver

Team: Carolina Panthers
Age / DOB:  (26) / 11/4/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 211
College: LSU
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Brandon LaFell's 2013 base salary increased from $575,000 to $1.35 million after he hit escalators in his rookie deal.
LaFell has increased from starting two games as a rookie, to six as a sophomore, and finally 12 this past season. Working as the No. 2 receiver opposite Steve Smith, LaFell caught 44 passes for 677 yards and four touchdowns. However, he's no more than the third option in the passing game behind Smith and Greg Olsen. 2013 will be a make or break year for LaFell. Jan 31 - 4:56 PM

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Brandon LaFell - WR - Panthers

Brandon LaFell caught five passes for 62 yards in the Panthers' Week 17 win over the Saints.

LaFell nearly had a touchdown, but caught a pass out in front of him while standing on the goal line. It's a fitting end to a somewhat frustrating campaign for LaFell in his first year as the clear-cut No. 2 wideout opposite Steve Smith. He missed two games due to turf toe and managed just 44 catches for 677 yards and four scores, often alternating big games with pass-catching tight end Greg Olsen. The good news is LaFell will be in a contract year in 2013 and Smith will be 34 years old. He'll have flier appeal once again.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 05:31:00 PM
Brandon LaFell - WR - Panthers

Brandon LaFell (toe) is practicing in full this week.

It's an upgrade on last week, where LaFell sat out of Wednesday and Thursday's sessions. He'll be ready to roll as a WR4/5 against the Saints after catching five passes for 38 yards in Week 16.
Wed, Dec 26, 2012 07:43:00 PM
Brandon LaFell - WR - Panthers

Brandon LaFell caught five balls for 38 yards in the Panthers' Week 16 win over the Raiders.

Targeted seven times, LaFell retook his starting job from Louis Murphy and tied Greg Olsen for second on the team in targets, behind Steve Smith. LaFell will wrap up a mostly underwhelming first season as a full-time starter when the Panthers visit the Saints in Week 17.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 04:22:00 PM
Brandon LaFell - WR - Panthers

Brandon LaFell (foot) is listed as probable for Week 16 against Oakland.

LaFell returned to practice on Friday and will be active for the second straight game. His role is unclear. LaFell played in three-receiver sets only in Week 15, failing to see a target as the slot man between Steve Smith and Lou Murphy.
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 03:36:00 PM
Brandon LaFell - WR - Panthers

Brandon LaFell (turf toe) was held out of practice again on Thursday.

LaFell missed Wednesday and Thursday last week as well before putting in a limited practice on Friday. Playing through the painful injury, he was held without catch at San Diego in Week 15.
Source: Jonathan Jones on Twitter
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 02:31:00 PM
Brandon LaFell - WR - Panthers

Brandon LaFell (turf toe) was held out of Wednesday's practice.

LaFell is likely to get in extremely few practice reps this week, but there's been no indication he made his injury worse in his catch-less return on Sunday. LaFell can't be trusted as a WR4/5 for the fantasy finals.
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 07:11:00 PM
Brandon LaFell - WR - Panthers

Brandon LaFell was held without a catch in his Week 15 return from turf toe.

He wasn't even targeted. Louis Murphy played in all two-receiver sets over LaFell, who clearly is still struggling with his injury. We wouldn't expect LaFell to be a major factor in the box score for the rest of the season.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 07:38:00 PM
Brandon LaFell - WR - Panthers

Brandon LaFell is indeed active for the Panthers' Week 15 matchup with San Diego.

LaFell is battling a painful turf toe injury. He figures to rotate with Louis Murphy opposite Steve Smith. The Panthers' Week 15 inactives are QB Jimmy Clausen, WR David Gettis, RB Jonathan Stewart, LB James Anderson, G/C Geoff Hangartner, OT Bruce Campbell, and DT Dwan Edwards.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 02:37:00 PM
Brandon LaFell - WR - Panthers

Coach Ron Rivera said Friday that he believes Brandon LaFell (questionable, toe/foot) has a "50:50" chance to play Sunday against the Chargers.

LaFell returned to a limited practice on Friday. Fantasy owners should take the glass-half-empty approach and sit LaFell in Week 15, or leave him on the waiver wire if he's already there. He won't be a good fantasy option playing at less than 100 percent, and may not be active for the game at all.
Source: Joe Person on Twitter
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 01:35:00 PM
Brandon LaFell - WR - Panthers

Panthers WR Brandon LaFell (toe, foot) and Jonathan Stewart (ankle) were held out of practice again on Thursday.

Coach Ron Rivera has expressed more optimism on LaFell than Stewart, but they both look like longshots to suit up in Week 15.
Source: Steve Reed on Twitter
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 03:15:00 PM
Brandon LaFell - WR - Panthers

Brandon LaFell (toe, foot) missed Wednesday's practice.

Coach Ron Rivera was optimistic about LaFell's Week 15 status in Monday's presser, but his week is not off to a good start. Questionable at best for Sunday's game against the Chargers, LaFell shouldn't be counted on as a WR3 for the second round of the fantasy playoffs.
Source: Joseph Person on Twitter
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 03:32:00 PM
Brandon LaFell - WR - Panthers

Coach Ron Rivera expressed optimism over Brandon LaFell (foot, toe) Monday.

Rivera said that among his injured starters, LaFell has the best chance to play. They'll wait to see how his wheel responds to some work on Wednesday before making a decision. Either way, LaFell will be difficult to trust at less than 100 percent. He was averaging just 3.0 catches for 52.4 yards with four touchdowns through his first 11 games of the year.
Related: Louis Murphy
Source: Charlotte Observer
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 12:37:00 PM
Brandon LaFell - WR - Panthers

Panthers declared Brandon LaFell (foot, toe) and Jonathan Stewart (ankle) inactive for Sunday's Week 14 game against the Falcons.

As expected. LaFell is dealing with both a chipped bone in his foot and turf toe. Louis Murphy will draw the start opposite Steve Smith, but we're expecting tight end Greg Olsen to see the bigger boost in production. The rest of the Panthers inactives: QB Jimmy Clausen, LB James Anderson, C Jeff Byers, OL Bruce Campbell and DT Dwan Edwards.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 12:06:00 PM
Brandon LaFell - WR - Panthers

Brandon LaFell (foot) did not practice again on Friday and is listed as questionable for Week 14 versus the Falcons.

LaFell didn't practice at all this week and is dealing with turf toe in addition to a chipped bone in his foot. His chances of playing this week are slim-to-none. Louis Murphy is in line to start opposite Steve Smith. LaFell is likely aiming for a Week 15 return.
Fri, Dec 7, 2012 07:24:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Cam Newton
2Derek Anderson
3Jimmy Clausen
4Colby Cameron
RB1Jonathan Stewart
2DeAngelo Williams
3Kenjon Barner
4Armond Smith
5Tauren Poole
GLB1Jonathan Stewart
2Mike Tolbert
3RB1Jonathan Stewart
2Mike Tolbert
FB1Mike Tolbert
2Michael Zordich
WR11Steve Smith
2Ted Ginn
3Kealoha Pilares
4Joe Adams
5Lamont Bryant
WR21Brandon LaFell
2Domenik Hixon
3Armanti Edwards
4David Gettis
5James Shaw
WR31Domenik Hixon
TE1Greg Olsen
2Ben Hartsock
3Richie Brockel
4Nelson Rosario
5Logan Brock
K1Graham Gano
2Morgan Lineberry