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RBCAR29 insightsLatest Aug 23, 2026

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PositiveValueAug 23, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Implied in tier comparisons for Washington's redraft ADP if Jeanty is out.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

A.J. Dillon scored twice for Carolina in the preseason game against Jacksonville: a seven-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter that extended the Panthers' lead to 17-3 after a short field created by Carter Bradley's interception, and another seven-yard rushing score later in the game. His production helped establish Carolina's dominant ground game, which averaged 5.3 yards per carry for the night.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Big Cat Country

Dillon scored two rushing touchdowns in the preseason game against Jacksonville, including a seven-yard score in the second quarter that proved pivotal; his first TD came on a three-play drive from short field after Carter Bradley's interception, effectively changing the game's momentum by extending Carolina's lead to 17-3.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dillon ran in a touchdown in the second quarter after Kenny Pickett found Jimmy Horn Jr. inside the ten-yard line, capitalizing on a turnover created by Chau Smith-Wade's interception of Carter Bradley.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

Dillon ran in a touchdown in the second quarter after Kenny Pickett found Jimmy Horn Jr. inside the ten-yard line. The source highlighted Dillon's touchdown in the photo caption and game summary.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dillon scored on a 7-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter that extended Carolina's lead to 14 points, part of a three-play drive following Carter Bradley's interception.

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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026Big Cat Country

Dillon scored on a 7-yard rush in the second quarter that extended Carolina's lead to 14 points, a pivotal moment after Carter Bradley's interception had given the Panthers the ball at Jacksonville's 29-yard line.

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PositiveUsageAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dillon scored on a 7-yard rushing touchdown for Carolina in the second quarter, demonstrating involvement in the Panthers' red zone offense and goal-line carries.

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NegativeUsageAug 19, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Panthers RB AJ Dillon was the team's leading receiver in Week 2 preseason against Buffalo, recording two catches for 29 yards—an unusual role for a running back.

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PositiveUsageAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Miller had a couple of really nice runs with the first-team offense during practice, contributing to a strong overall running game performance.

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NegativeValueAug 19, 2026Flock Fantasy

Selected at pick 312 in mock draft (referred to as 'Tieagans' in the transcript, likely a team name or nickname); no additional commentary provided on the pick itself.

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NegativeValueAug 17, 2026Ron Stewart

Ron Stewart mentions AJ Dillon (referenced as 'Etienne' in the late round four tier) as one of several running back options available in late round four alongside Swift and Montgomery. Stewart notes he's not crazy about taking running backs in that range, suggesting Dillon is available but not a preferred target at that ADP.

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PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

AJ Dillon recorded a 20-yard catch and run during the Panthers' third-quarter drive with Kenny Pickett at QB, capping off the quarter with the play.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 15, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

Listed among Carolina's young potential playmakers the source wants to monitor for consistency in the preseason; part of a group where more players playing well is framed as a positive development for the Panthers.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Mattek Fantasy Football

AJ Dillon is classified as a pure handcuff in JJ Zachariason's running back portfolio framework.

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PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Dillon had a nice catch and run for the Panthers in the second quarter and capped off the drive with his own rushing touchdown, demonstrating offensive production in the preseason game.

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PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026Cat Scratch Reader

Panthers RB had a nice catch and run in the second quarter and capped off the drive with his own touchdown run, showing early offensive involvement in the Hall of Fame Game.

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NegativeValueAug 3, 2026Ron Stewart

The source dislikes A.J. Dillon at his current ADP price relative to other running backs in the range, citing him as an avoid tag in draft guide; however, notes he becomes acceptable if he falls to the source's ranked tier, especially in a wide-receiver-heavy early build. The avoid is price-based, not talent-based.

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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026NFL.com News

Dillon was signed by the Panthers as insurance in the backfield, but his own injury history and minimal usage in Philadelphia in 2025 make for an uncertain outlook.

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NegativeRoleJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Signed by Carolina Panthers to 1-year deal.

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PositiveDepth ChartJul 13, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Mentioned in context of potential bounce-back; some interest in drafting him late if he's rested. Limited discussion but flagged as potential value play if healthy.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 13, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

The Panthers brought in A.J. Dillon as a minimal addition to the backfield, described as 'the ghost of Quadzilla,' suggesting they have confidence in Jonathan Brooks rather than investing in veteran competition.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 7, 2026Harris Fantasy Football Podcast

Panthers signed RB Dillon in the offseason as a non-serious depth option. The source explicitly states 'A.J. Dillon, definitely not serious' and 'I'm not going to believe anything they say about how great AJ Dillon looks,' indicating the Panthers are not counting on him as a primary back and are instead banking on Jonathan Brooks.

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PositiveDepth ChartJun 10, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

AJ Dillon is the only significant running back addition the Panthers made in the offseason, serving as the only competition to Jonathan Brooks in the backfield.

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NegativeBustJun 7, 2026Davis Mattek

Davis Mattek flags AJ Dillon (referenced as 'Sharps' in the transcript) as a running back to avoid being overweight on, placing him in a tier of running backs that do not project well.

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NegativeRoleMay 31, 2026Davis Mattek

AJ Dillon was drafted as part of the running back corps in the mock draft, paired with Bo Nicks as the quarterback selection.

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PositiveRoleDec 23, 2025BDGE Fantasy Football

Named as part of speaker's championship-week running back roster alongside D'Andre Swift; indicates confidence in Dillon as a starter-caliber option for the final week.

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NegativeProjectionNo dateFantasy Football Today

AJ Dillon, a first-round running back investment, produced only RB15 per game as a rookie, exemplifying poor rookie production from top-10 invested backs; Aj Brown notes Dillon was overvalued in draft expectations.

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NegativeValueNo dateFlock Fantasy

Dillon is grouped among the tier of running backs (Hubbard, Pollard, Warren, Ramondre) that rarely all get drafted in the same round window at the 6-7 turn, indicating scarcity and draft pressure in this range.

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