Is DJ Chark playing tonight? (Latest injury update for Saints vs. Panthers in NFL Week 2)

The Carolina Panthers will get a key weapon back in the lineup on Monday Night Football, as DJ Chark is expected to return from a hamstring injury after missing Week 1.

There’s a chance Chark is on a snap count against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.

This should help the Panthers’ passing game – and No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young – which struggled mightily in Week 1.

DJ Chark injury status for Week 2 game against New Orleans Saints

DJ Chark is questionable for Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints, but he is expected to play. 

DJ Chark best prop bet for Week 2 vs. New Orleans Saints

DJ Chark UNDER 27.5 receiving yards

Yes, Chark should be one of the top targets for the Panthers, but last week the team had just one player – tight end Hayden Hurst – with over 26 receiving yards.

That’s going to make things tough to trust any pass catcher in this Carolina offense, especially if Bryce Young struggles again.

I don’t want to take a shot on a banged-up receiver on a snap count having a big game in Week 2. 

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DJ Chark injury history

Chark has struggled to stay healthy in his NFL career, playing in just four games in the 2021 season and never playing in every game in a single season. 

Here’s a look at his full injury history: 

• Nov. 2018: Leg Quad Strain – missed five games
• Dec. 2019: Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade 1 – missed one game
• Sept. 2020: Chest Rib Sprain/Pull – missed one game
• Nov. 2020: Chest Rib Sprain/Pull – missed one game
• Dec. 2020: Leg Shin Bruise – missed one game
• Aug. 2021 Hand Finger Fracture – underwent surgery
• Sept. 2021: Pedal Ankle Fracture – missed rest of season
• Sept. 2022: Pedal Ankle Sprain Grade 2 – placed on IR in October
• Sept. 2023: Thigh Hamstring Sprain/Pull – missed Week 1

When is DJ Chark coming back?

Chark is expected to play in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints barring a setback in pre-game warm ups. 

Carolina Panthers next 5 opponents

• Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 24
• Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 1
• Detroit Lions, Sunday Oct. 8
• Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 15
• Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 29

Carolina Panthers injury report

• DJ Chark – questionable, hamstring

New Orleans Saints injury report

• J.T. Gray – questionable, shoulder
• Kendre Miller – questionable, hamstring

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