Dickson is expected to start in place of the inactive Greg Olsen (foot) on Sunday at New Orleans.

EDGE Analysis

In nine starts during Olsen's time on injured reserve, Dickson caught at least three passes six times, surpassed 30 yards on four occasions and scored one touchdown. While not overly impressive, Dickson could be a decent fill-in versus a Saints defense that has given up three tight-end TDs over the last four games.

Dickson is expected to serve as the Panthers' starting tight end Sunday against the Saints with Greg Olsen (foot), who is listed as questionable for the contest, appearing unlikely to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Olsen avoided structural damage to his surgically repaired right foot upon returning from an eight-game absence last week, he exited the Panthers' win over the Jets early while experiencing soreness and will likely be held out while the team plans on turf in New Orleans on Sunday. That should pave the way for Dickson to resurface as a key part in the Panthers' passing attack, which had been the case while Olsen was sidelined. During Olsen's eight-game absence, Dickson corralled 23 of 35 targets for 356 yards and a touchdown.

Dickson caught one of three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 35-27 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Dickson's reception saw him top Greg Olsen's one for 10 yards, and although Olsen was forced to withdraw early from his return from injury, if Carolina's top tight end is able to shake off the rust, Dickson figures to slide down the pecking order in the coming weeks.

Dickson's teammate Greg Olsen (foot) is on track to return for Sunday's game against the Jets, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dickson enjoyed a few big moments in Olsen's absence, including a memorable 175-yard explosion in a Week 5 win over the Lions. He piled up more yards in that one game than he had in any of his three previous seasons in Carolina, where he's long been limited to a blocking role alongside his prolific position mate. Dickson's solid work this season might push him out of Carolina's price range in the offseason, though his overall track record suggests he'll probably struggle to draw interest from teams in search of a starting tight end. He may have to settle for high-end backup money, which would allow the Panthers to at least take a shot at retaining him.

Dickson nabbed three of five targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 45-21 win over Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Dickson leaped for a seven-yard touchdown reception on a quick slant just before the half during Monday's game, his first score of the season. Week 5's explosion against Detroit aside, Dickson has been solid but unspectacular this season as he has seen an uptick in usage with Greg Olsen (foot) on the shelf. Those opportunities seem to be coming to an end with Olsen reportedly expected back for Week 12's game against the Jets.

Dickson failed to haul in either of his two targets in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

Dickson was part of an offense that only passed for 137 yards, which was distributed amongst three pass-catchers. With Dickson not being one of those, his streak of five straight games with at least three receptions was snapped. The veteran will look to bounce back next Monday night against the Dolphins.

Dickson caught four of five targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 17-3 win over the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Dickson overcame an ankle injury to suit up Sunday, and ended up trailing only Christian McCaffrey in receptions. Admittedly, Dickson's four grabs didn't yield much yardage, but his season average of under 50 yards per game should've tempered fantasy owners' expectations in the first place.

Dickson (ankle) is active for Sunday's contest at Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

The No. 1 tight end during Greg Olsen's recovery from surgery on a Jones fracture in his right foot, Dickson has averaged 2.8 receptions (on 4.5 targets) for 31 yards in four starts aside from a five-catch, 175-yard outburst in Week 5. Dickson will aim to join the ranks of tight ends (Rhett Ellison, Troy Niklas and Logan Thomas) that have reached the end zone against the Buccaneers defense this season.

The Panthers expect Dickson (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, to play in the contest, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dickson was able to put in full practices Thursday and Friday, so his availability for the weekend never seemed to be in much peril. Since his breakout five-catch, 175-yard performance in Week 5 against the Lions, Dickson has fallen back to earth the last two weeks, logging a combined seven receptions for 54 yards.

Dickson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Dickson was held out of practice Wednesday but returned as a full participant Thursday and Friday. Despite his designation on the final injury report, he doesn't seem to be in much danger of missing Sunday's game. Dickson has played at least 98 percent of the offensive snaps in every game since Week 2 when Greg Olsen suffered a broken foot.