Christian McCaffrey
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) rushes for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. The Panthers are eager to get Christian McCaffrey back on the field after he has missed four games with a high ankle sprain. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Panthers' McCaffrey back at practice after missing 5 games

By Steve Reed 4 hrs ago

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) rushes for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. The Panthers are eager to get Christian McCaffrey back on the field after he has missed four games with a high ankle sprain. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Rhule hopeful McCaffrey will return vs. Falcons

By Steve Reed 23 hrs ago

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook (87) is brought down by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54), cornerback Corn Elder (29) and outside linebacker Jeremy Chinn (21) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Injuries have caught up with Panthers' defense

By Steve Reed Oct. 26, 2020 12:06 PM EDT

Panthers-Saints brings familiar face back to the Superdome

By The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 10:10 AM EDT
CAROLINA (3-3) at NEW ORLEANS (3-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE — Saints by 6 1/2 RECORD...

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis (28) scores a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Carolina Panthers could use McCaffrey's help in red zone

By Steve Reed Oct. 19, 2020 01:11 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) yells at members of his offensive line as they walk off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Old man quarterbacks Brady and Rodgers face off Sunday

By Barry Wilner Oct. 15, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff, left, speaks with Falcons head coach Dan Quinn before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, in Atlanta. Atlanta coach Dan Quinn has been fired after the Falcons dropped to 0-5 for the first time since 1997. The move came just hours after the Falcons lost to the Carolina Panthers 23-16, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The team also fired longtime general manager Thomas Dimitroff, who had been with the team since 2008. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Long view: Falcons, Vikings have veered off contending track

By Dave Campbell Oct. 15, 2020 04:24 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Running back Davis off to fast start as Panthers face Bears

By Steve Reed Oct. 15, 2020 04:07 PM EDT

Panthers aim for 4th straight win against Mack, Bears

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2020 10:12 AM EDT
CHICAGO (4-1) at CAROLINA (3-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Panthers by 2 1/2 RECORD VS....

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, right, runs past Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Panthers lose Short to shoulder injury; McCaffrey still out

By Steve Reed Oct. 14, 2020 04:47 PM EDT

El safety Juston Burris de los Panthers de Carolina intercepta el pase dirigido al wide receiver de los Falcons de Atlanta, Russell Gage, en la zona de anotación durante la segunda mitad del juego de la NFL, el domingo 11 de octubre de 2020, en Atlanta. (AP Foto/John Bazemore)
Bridgewater, Burris lead Panthers; Falcons fire Quinn

By Paul Newberry Oct. 11, 2020 10:31 PM EDT

Houston Texans NFL football interim head coach Romeo Crennel runs his first practice leading the team Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at The Houston Methodist Training Center in Houston. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via AP)
High-powered Browns take on stingy Colts in showcase game

By Barry Wilner Oct. 08, 2020 11:51 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater passes against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Bridgewater's patience, accuracy paying off in Carolina

By Steve Reed Oct. 07, 2020 06:53 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, right, and wide receiver Curtis Samuel celebrates after a touchdown by tight end Ian Thomas (80) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Analysis: Panthers backup RBs producing with McCaffrey out

By Steve Reed Oct. 05, 2020 01:46 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel runs against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Bridgewater, Panthers fix red-zone woes, top Cardinals 31-21

By Steve Reed Oct. 04, 2020 04:18 PM EDT

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera, right, greets Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 30-15. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Kingsbury, Rhule renew friendly rivalry at the NFL level

By Steve Reed Oct. 01, 2020 03:48 PM EDT

Panthers look to continue domination of Cardinals

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
ARIZONA (2-1) at CAROLINA (1-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Cardinals by 3 1/2 RECORD VS....

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54) celebrates after recovering a fumble against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Analysis: Team meeting helped Panthers bond, record 1st win

By Steve Reed Sep. 28, 2020 12:45 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis (28) runs into the end zone with for a touchdown after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Panthers beat Chargers 21-16 for Rhule's first NFL victory

By Joe Reedy Sep. 27, 2020 07:29 PM EDT

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after sacking Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Matchup of unbeatens in Buffalo, of all places

By Barry Wilner Sep. 24, 2020 11:35 PM EDT