{
  "id": 12659479,
  "title": "Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan named NFC Offensive Player of the Week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/panthers-wr-tetairoa-mcmillan-named-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T16:00:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/panthers-wr-tetairoa-mcmillan-named-160031242.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Second-year Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan has been recognized as the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after a standout performance in the team's 32-26 victory over the Detroit Lions. Despite falling just nine yards short of breaking Steve Smith Sr.'s franchise all-time record for receiving yards in a regular-season game, McMillan still achieved a significant milestone. The 16-catch, 192-yard, two-touchdown game was his first since joining the Panthers organization, which has now awarded its prestigious honor to a wide receiver for the first time in 32 years. McMillan's accomplishments join those of Devin Lloyd, a defensive player who earned the Week 2 player of the week award, making him the second player from the Panthers this season to receive this recognition. The award follows in the footsteps of Bryce Young, the franchise's first NFC Offensive Player of the Week since 2025, who set a franchise record with 448 passing yards in Week 11.",
  "summary": "Tetairoa McMillan has just become first WR in Panthers history to be named NFC Offensive Player of the Week.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tetairoa McMillan named NFC Offensive Player of the Week",
    "Achieved 16 catches, 192 yards, 2 touchdowns in win",
    "First wide receiver to earn honor in 32 years"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}