Panthers' Hubbard stepping in for McCaffrey
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is forced out of bounds by Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is forced out of bounds by Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Sep. 23, 2021 11:17 PM EDT
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, center, is tackled by Houston Texans' Zach Cunningham (41) and Desmond King II during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, center, is tackled by Houston Texans' Zach Cunningham (41) and Desmond King II during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Sep. 23, 2021 09:56 PM EDT
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) rushes for a gain against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) rushes for a gain against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Sep. 23, 2021 11:15 PM EDT