Funchess failed to catch any of his three targets in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess played just under 40 percent of Carolina's offensive plays in his second week since returning from a back injury. In contrast, rookie D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel both played over 90 percent of the snaps, and veteran Jarius Wright even saw more action than Funchess. To make matters worse, Funchess didn't look back for the ball on one of his few targets Sunday. Clearly out of sync while the Panthers have slid down the standings, Funchess' value sits at a season low ahead of Week 15's game versus the Saints.

Funchess caught one of three targets for 10 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess returned after missing Week 12 due to a back injury, but his snap count was limited to 32 of Carolina's 70 offensive snaps. To his credit, though, he made a big impact on his lone reception, scoring during the third quarter. With five straight outings of fewer than 50 yards, however, Funchess' upside has taken a hit over the second half of this season.

Funchess (back) is active for Sunday's Week 13 tilt against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess was trending toward playing after wrapping up the week with a full practice, and this report officially confirms his active status. However, an earlier Sunday morning report indicated that the team plans to bring Funchess back slowly, implying that he's expected to be on some sort of snap count against the Buccaneers. Consequently, the fantasy outlook for fellow wideout D.J. Moore remains strong, as does that of explosive secondary option Curtis Samuel to an extent.

Funchess (back), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, is expected to play but will likely only take limited snaps, a source tells Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

EDGE Analysis

Though Funchess took the questionable tag into the weekend, it appeared he would be on track to play without any restrictions after practicing on a limited basis Thursday and at full capacity Friday. As Rapoport's report suggests, however, the Panthers are evidently inclined to take a slow approach with easing Funchess into the mix following a one-game absence. It's unclear to what extent Funchess will be limited, but his foggy playing-time outlook might only make him a viable lineup option in deeper formats this week and caps his upside in DFS formats.

Funchess (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site expects the 24-year-old wideout to suit up Sunday after practicing Thursday and Friday. In fact, it's seems likely Funchess would've also taken part in Wednesday's practice if not for a personal issue keeping him away from the team to start the week. He was spotted leaping for a pass during Thursday's limited session, then progressed to full participation Friday, per Bryan Strickland of the Panthers' official site. With Funchess, D.J. Moore, Curtis Samuel and Torrey Smith all on track to play in Sunday's phenomenal matchup, it will be interesting to see how the Panthers divide snaps at wide receiver. Common sense dictates Moore has surpassed Funchess as the No. 1 option after catching 15 passes for 248 yards and a touchdown the past two weeks.

Funchess (back) took part in Friday's practice, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess did not practice Wednesday, but it appears he will get some work in Friday for a second straight day, which bodes well for his chances of returning to action this week. His official Week 13 status will be revealed after Friday's practice comes to a close.

Funchess (back/non-injury) was a limited practice participant Thursday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Funchess has a pair of designations next to his name, he was away from the team Wednesday due to a personal matter. The back injury that forced an absence Week 12 is (for lack of a better term) taking a back seat, as he was seen leaping for a pass during Thursday's session, according to Newton. Friday's injury report will reveal Funchess' chances to return Sunday at Tampa Bay.

Funchess (back) is suited up and on the field for the start of Thursday's practice, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

After sitting out the Panthers' Week 12 loss to the Seahawks with the back issue, Funchess wasn't in attendance Wednesday for the team's first practice of Week 13 and went down as a non-participant on the official injury report. His mere presence at the team facility Thursday amounts to a step forward for Funchess, but the extent of his involvement won't be known until the Panthers release their report after the session concludes. If Funchess ultimately isn't able to overcome the injury and misses a second straight game Sunday against the Buccaneers, D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel would profile as Cam Newton's top targets at wideout.

Funchess (back) didn't take part in Wednesday's practice, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This merely confirms that Funchess didn't log any activity after he wasn't spotted on the field prior to the start of the session. With Funchess having not practiced since Week 10 and failing to demonstrate any meaningful progress in his recovery from the back issue, he'll likely need to fit in some activity Thursday or Friday to have a realistic shot at playing Sunday in Tampa Bay.

Funchess (back) wasn't present for the portion of Wednesday's practice that was available to the media, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Unless Funchess fits in some activity behind closed doors, he'll go down as a non-participant in the Panthers' first practice of Week 13, which puts him at risk of a second consecutive absence Sunday in Tampa Bay. The wideout failed to practice in any capacity last week before being inactive for the Panthers' 30-27 loss to the Seahawks, during which D.J. Moore, Curtis Samuel and Torrey Smith served as the team's starting receivers. All three would see their respective fantasy outlooks improve a notch if Funchess is unable to play again.