Funchess (shoulder) was listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report, Bryan Strickland of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since emerging from Week 13 with a shoulder injury, Funchess has posted two of his three lowest outputs of the season during the past three games. In total, he's gathered in seven of 15 passes for 89 yards and one touchdown in that span. Perhaps working in Funchess' favor this week is his ability to take part in the first practice of the week, which didn't happen until Friday last week. No matter, his status should continue to be monitored through Friday to ensure he's on track for an appearance Sunday in Atlanta.

Funchess caught three of four targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 22-19 win over the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess played through his shoulder injury once again, but for the second straight week was held under 20 yards. After an excellent five-game stretch, Funchess' recent slump couldn't have come at a worse time for fantasy owners. Although Funchess went for 86 yards on five catches versus the Falcons in Week 9, his poor form of late leaves cause for concern ahead of next Sunday's encounter.

Funchess (shoulder) is listed as active Sunday against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess was contained to one limited showing in practice this week but nonetheless will play through a shoulder injury for a third straight game. In the previous two, he totaled four receptions (on 11 targets) for 78 yards while playing 78 percent (109 of 139) of the Panthers' offensive snaps. He'll aim for a bounce-back performance Sunday versus a Tampa Bay defense that has allowed the most receiving yards (190 per game) and third-most touchdowns (16) to wideouts this season.

Funchess (shoulder) officially is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, but head coach Ron Rivera said he isn't concerned about the wideout's availability, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being held out of practice the previous two days, Funchess returned to the field Friday as a limited participant. He played through the same injury in Weeks 14 and 15, albeit with his production taking a dip. Funchess should be fine to handle his usual workload against a Tampa defense that's surrendered league-worst marks of 204 catches and 2,662 receiving yards to wide receivers.

Funchess (shoulder) suited up for Friday's practice, Joe Person of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess sat out the Panthers' first two practices sessions of the week due to his shoulder injury, but he still expects to play this week, and his participation Friday boosts his chances of doing so. The Panthers will provide an official update on Funchess' status when they release their final injury report of the week.

Funchess (shoulder) expects to play Sunday against the Buccaneers, Joe Person of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess was contained to working on a side field with the Panthers' training staff Thursday, per Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer. Despite the uptick in activity, Funchess was tabbed with a DNP, marking his second missed session in a row. Funchess' comment indicates he doesn't require many, if any, practice reps in order to suit up on game day, but a limited showing Friday, at the very least, would provide a sense of comfort regarding his status heading into the weekend. At this point in the the season, though, he may rank behind Greg Olsen and Christian McCaffrey in the passing attack due to compromised health.

Funchess (shoulder) didn't take part in practice Thursday, Joe Person of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer notes that Funchess was present Thursday, but was relegated to working out on the side with trainers, meaning he'll likely be listed as a non-participant for the second day in a row. While Funchess' lack of practice reps this week doesn't offer much encouragement about his health heading into Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers, head coach Ron Rivera hasn't offered much concern regarding the wideout's status for the matchup. In any case, Funchess, who has been limited to eight receptions for 138 yards in the last three games, may now rank as the No. 2 or 3 option in the Panthers' passing attack after Cam Newton made a healthy Greg Olsen and running back Christian McCaffrey his top targets in the Week 15 win over the Packers.

Funchess (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Charlotte Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

For a third consecutive week, Funchess' practice reps have been impacted by a shoulder injury. While his usage (109 of 139 offensive snaps) the last two games lines up with his season-long workload, he's been held in check by the Vikings and Packers, combining for four catches (on 11 targets) for 78 yards and one touchdown. If he returns to practice Thursday, as head coach Ron Rivera told Bryan Strickland of the Panthers' official site, Funchess will be on pace to ensure he's active for the 15th time in as many outings this campaign.

Funchess caught one of four targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Funchess was hardly heard from, with his lone reception coming on the first play of the second half. He was also forced into a brief exit after a hit to his bum shoulder prevented him from hauling in a would-be touchdown during the first half. The only game in which Funchess finished with fewer receiving yards this season came in Week 8 against the Buccaneers, adding another layer to his rebound attempt as Tampa Bay visits Carolina this Sunday.

Funchess (shoulder) is listed as active Sunday against the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Funchess will be out there versus a Green Bay defense without starting cornerback Davon House (shoulder). With an average of one TD per week over the last four games, Funchess is a good bet to produce against a unit that's allowed 167.5 receiving yards per game and nine touchdowns to wideouts across the last six outings.