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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) runs the ball while Washington Redskins free safety Montae Nicholson (35) chases during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Guice, Peterson run over Panthers, Redskins win 29-21

By Steve Reed Dec. 01, 2019 05:01 PM EST

Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye (4) reacts after missing a field goal, late in the fourth quarter during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Rivera: Panthers may work out kickers after Slye’s struggles

By Steve Reed Nov. 25, 2019 03:05 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Jimmy Graham tries to get past Carolina Panthers' Bruce Irvin and Javien Elliott during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-16. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Panthers run defense a concern, allowing 10 TDs in 3 games

By Steve Reed Nov. 11, 2019 05:14 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) hands off to running back Christian McCaffrey (22) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Tennessee Titans at Carolina Panthers 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 01:15 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen walks off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. San Francisco won the game 51-13. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Panthers' Rivera sticking with Allen at QB against Titans

By Steve Reed Oct. 28, 2019 04:07 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers fans tailgate before an NFL football game Carolina Panthers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Carolina Panthers at San Francisco 49ers 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 02:48 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
London game a homecoming for Panthers DE Efe Obada

By Josh Dubow Oct. 10, 2019 04:11 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) hands off to running back Christian McCaffrey (22) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Bonnafon could help ease McCaffrey's workload in Carolina

By Steve Reed Oct. 07, 2019 04:24 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) celebrates a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
NFL Today, Week 5

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2019 09:26 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew speaks with the media following an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Despite loss, Minshew continues to bring fight for Jaguars

By Steve Reed Oct. 06, 2019 08:44 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) and Sam Koch (4) celebrate after Tucker made a field goal to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The Ravens won 26-23. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Tucker's OT field goal lifts Ravens over Steelers

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2019 05:05 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry (24) defends while Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark (17) catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
McCaffrey scores 3 TDs, Panthers hold off Jaguars 34-27

By Steve Reed Oct. 06, 2019 04:57 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Ronnie Harrison (36) grabs Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen (7) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Carolina Panthers 10/6/2019

Oct. 06, 2019 01:15 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) runs past Houston Texans inside linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Carolina Panthers at Houston Texans 9/29/2019

Sep. 29, 2019 01:11 PM EDT

Panthers-Texans Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2019 11:43 AM EDT
CAROLINA (1-2) at HOUSTON (2-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX OPENING LINE - Texans by 4 RECORD VS. SPREAD - Carolina 1-2, Houston...

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is sacked by Carolina Panthers linebacker Christian Miller (50) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Panthers won 38-20. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Panthers rediscovering pass rush after offseason of change

By Steve Reed Sep. 25, 2019 05:04 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen, rear, begins to celebrate as running back Christian McCaffrey (22) breaks free for a 76-yard touchdown run against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Allen's strong showing gives Panthers chance to rest Newton

By Steve Reed Sep. 23, 2019 03:33 PM EDT

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston walks off the field after the second half an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, in Tampa, Fla. At right, also in a Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/File)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers 9/12/2019

Sep. 12, 2019 09:17 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) dives into the end zone as tight end Greg Olsen (88) watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Panthers RB McCaffrey could use some help on offense

By Steve Reed Sep. 09, 2019 04:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff looks to pass during the first half of the team's NFL divisional football playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys in Los Angeles. The Rams have agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2024 season with Goff. The former No. 1 overall draft pick led the Rams to the Super Bowl last season. He is a two-time Pro Bowl selection under coach Sean McVay’s tutelage. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Panthers borrow from Patriots' Super Bowl game plan vs. Rams

By Steve Reed Sep. 05, 2019 08:04 PM EDT