Funchess (back) is inactive for Sunday's contest versus the Seahawks, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Held out of practice all week with a back injury, Funchess didn't have much chance of suiting up after being tabbed as doubtful to play on the Panthers' final Week 12 injury report, according to Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer. The Panthers won't be as short-handed as they would have been in previous weeks with the return of wide receiver Torrey Smith (knee) from a four-game absence. Despite the presence of Smith, though, the passing attack likely will revolve around D.J. Moore, Christian McCaffrey, Greg Olsen and Curtis Samuel.

Funchess (back) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess was held out of practice throughout the week, following a drop-filled performance in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Lions. Coach Ron Rivera said Friday there's still "a little glimmer" of hope Funchess can play, but it apparently isn't enough to warrant a 'questionable' designation. Rivera does expect Torrey Smith (knee) to rejoin the lineup, potentially giving D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel some competition for playing time, though Moore is still the safest bet to pile up snaps and targets.

Funchess (back) is expected to be a non-participant at Friday's practice, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess has not practiced this week as he was added to the injury report Wednesday with the back issue. The official injury designation will come later Friday, but at this point the 24-year-old's availability for Sunday's game against the Seahawks is in severe doubt.

Funchess (back) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess will be listed as a non-participant on the Panthers' practice report for the second time in as many days, clouding his availability for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Coach Ron Rivera labeled the wideout as day-to-day when he met with the media Wednesday, so it at least appears Funchess' back issue isn't viewed as a significant concern. Even so, Funchess will likely need to practice fully Friday to avoid an injury designation heading into the weekend.

Funchess was held out of Wednesday's practice due to a back injury, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coming off a drop-plagued performance in Sunday's 20-19 loss to Detroit, the fourth-year wideout starts the week with a missed practice. Coach Ron Rivera said Funchess is day to day, suggesting he could be back on the practice field Thursday and/or Friday. An absence for Sunday's game against Seattle might allow the Panthers to put Torrey Smith (knee) back in the lineup without taking reps away from D.J. Moore or Curtis Samuel.

Funchess wasn't present for the open portion of Wednesday's practice, Bryan Strickland of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's uncertain if Funchess' absence is injury-related or simply a matter of maintenance, but the Panthers will provide clarity on the matter later Wednesday, when they release their first Week 12 practice report. Funchess didn't suffer any apparent injuries in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Lions but endured one of his worst outings of the season, reeling in only two of eight targets for 39 yards. Five of those six missed connections between Funchess and quarterback Cam Newton appeared to be catchable passes, per David Newton of ESPN.com.

Funchess appeared to drop five passes in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Lions, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess may not officially be credited with five drops, but there's no doubt he let a bunch of opportunities slip right through his hands, finishing with just two catches for 39 yards on eight targets. He's probably built up enough credibility to retain a starting job, though the drops would be more tolerable if they didn't contribute to a four-game streak with less than 50 yards and no touchdown. With D.J. Moore thriving as the centerpiece of Carolina's passing attack, the eventual return of Torrey Smith (knee) could threaten Funchess' playing time rather than the rookie's. Carolina will host the Seahawks in Week 12.

Funchess brought in three of five targets for 32 yards in the Panthers' 52-28 loss to the Steelers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

It was another modest stat line for Funchess, one that his fantasy owners are all too acquainted with. The fourth-year wideout hasn't topped 100 yards all season and has no more than four receptions in six of his nine games this season. What's more, he hasn't found the end zone in three consecutive games, as the Panthers passing game continues to primarily run through Christian McCaffrey and, to a lesser extent, Greg Olsen on most weeks. Funchess will look to boost his numbers back up when he faces the Lions in a Week 11 tilt on Nov. 18.

Funchess caught four of five targets for 44 yards in Week 9's win over the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess trailed teammates Christian McCaffrey and Greg Olsen in all major receiving categories, rounding out Carolina's top three threats through the air. While this season has seen Cam Newton become a much more efficient passer, Funchess is averaging just over 55 yards per game to go with three touchdowns, making him a decent fantasy commodity relative to his status as the Panthers' No. 1 wideout.

Funchess caught all three of his targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 36-21 defeat of the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess saw his fewest targets of the season, leading to a season-low yardage output while rookie D.J. Moore stole the show. Nevertheless, the 24-year-old had been a consistent contributor entering the game with at least four grabs and 53 yards in each of his last five contests. He'll look to rebound in an enticing Week 9 matchup against Tampa .