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Darren Waller Darren Waller Leading receiver in Week 9 loss
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 6:21 PM
Waller caught eight of 10 targets for 90 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: The veteran tight end was Bryce Young's favorite option on the afternoon, leading the Panthers in catches, targets and receiving yards, and Waller was on the other end of a 15-yard TD strike from the QB in the third quarter. It was Waller's most productive game since he returned from a brief retirement last season, and through eight games in 2026 he's put together a 23-299-4 line on 35 targets. He'll look to keep rolling in Week 10 against the Saints. |
Tetairoa McMillan Tetairoa McMillan Salvages day with late TD
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 6:16 PM
McMillan caught four of six targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: The second-year wideout caught Bryce Young's third TD of the afternoon, a four-yard toss late in the fourth quarter that gave the Panthers some late hope. It was McMillan's first trip to the end zone since Week 4, and through eight games he's collected a 46-625-3 line on 71 targets. He'll look to build on this performance in a Week 10 road trip to New Orleans. |
Chuba Hubbard Chuba Hubbard Comes up short of 100 scrimmage yards
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 6:12 PM
Hubbard carried the ball 16 times for 79 yards and caught four of five targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 26-21 loss to Denver.
Analysis: The 27-year-old RB nearly produced 100-plus scrimmage yards for the fifth time in the last six games but fell just short. Hubbard remains on track for a career-best campaign, and through eight games he's delivered 619 yards and five TDs on the ground while adding a 26-167-2 line on 31 targets. He lines up for a juicy matchup in Week 10 against the Saints. |
Bryce Young Bryce Young Three TDs not enough Sunday
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 6:07 PM
Young completed 28 of 39 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns with one interception in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Broncos. He added 13 yards on his only carry and lost a fumble.
Analysis: The fourth-year QB tossed TDs in each of the last three quarters, finding Tommy Tremble, Darren Waller and Tetairoa McMillan, but Young's attempt to engineer a game-winning drive inside the final two minutes ended on a Nik Bonitto strip sack. It's the third time this season Young has thrown three touchdowns, but his first such performance since Week 2. He'll take a 16:6 TD:INT through eight games into a Week 10 clash with the Saints. |
Available to play Sunday
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 11:34 AM
Simpkins (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against Denver, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Simpkins didn't suit up in the Week 8 loss to Green Bay due to an ankle injury, though it won't keep him off the field again for Sunday's meeting with the Broncos. |
Ja'Tavion Sanders Ja'Tavion Sanders Active for first time this season
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 11:30 AM
Sanders is listed as active for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Sanders is active for the first time this season. He will likely act as a depth piece behind the team's usual starters, Tommy Tremble and Darren Waller, but should he get playing time, he could emerge as a trade candidate at the league's trade deadline Tuesday, Nov. 10. |
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Cleared to play Sunday
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 11:30 AM
Bullock (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's game versus Denver, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Bullock was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. However, after logging full sessions Thursday and Friday, he is good to go for Week 9. |
AJ Dillon AJ Dillon Healthy scratch again Week 9
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 10:52 AM
Dillon (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's battle against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: It's the third straight week that Dillon is a healthy scratch, and he hasn't logged game-day action since Week 4 against Detroit. Meanwhile, rookie RB Anthony Tyus continues to be active, due largely to his work as a kick returner. As such, it appears Dillon isn't likely to suit up unless one of the RBs ahead of him in the pecking order -- Chuba Hubbard, Trevor Etienne or Tyus -- needs to miss time. |
Haynes King Haynes King Working as emergency QB again Week 9
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 10:48 AM
King (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as Carolina's emergency third quarterback Sunday against Denver, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: King should be used to this role, as it's one he's had in each of Carolina's contests so far this season. It has yet to yield a regular-season snap for the rookie out of Georgia Tech, and King will be eligible to enter Sunday's matchup only if both Bryce Young and Kenny Pickett exit due to injury, illness or ejection. |
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Not returning for Week 9
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 9:32 PM
Christensen (hamstring), who is on IR, has been ruled out for Sunday's battle against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Christensen has been on injured reserve since Sept. 1. He was designated to return Tuesday and was a full participant in all three of Carolina's practices this week, but the Panthers aren't ready to activate him. Christensen's next chance to play is Sunday, Nov. 15, in New Orleans. |
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Back up from practice squad for Week 9
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 6:38 PM
The Panthers elevated Wilson from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Wilson was elevated for the first time this season last weekend, and he ended up starting and logging every Panthers defensive snap against Green Bay. The veteran cornerback could do the same Sunday versus Denver, as Will Lee has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury and Akayleb Evans (triceps) is on IR. Wilson finished with eight tackles and two defensed passes in his Panthers debut. |
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Week 9 return from IR uncertain
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 10:05 PM
Christensen (hamstring), who is on injured reserve, is questionable to play Sunday versus Denver.
Analysis: Christensen has been on IR all season as he's continued to work his way back from a hamstring injury. His practice window was opened Wednesday, and the veteran offensive lineman logged three full practices this week. The Panthers would need to activate Christensen from IR on Saturday in order for him to be eligible to make his 2026 debut Sunday. |
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Ruled out again for Week 9
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 10:00 PM
Lewis (knee) won't play Sunday against Denver.
Analysis: Lewis will miss his second consecutive game due to a knee injury. He didn't practice at all this week, and it's unclear how long he's going to be sidelined. Fellow offensive guards Corey Bullock (quadriceps) and Torricelli Simpkins (ankle) are both questionable for Sunday, though they were both able to log full practice sessions Thursday and Friday. |
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Slated to sit out Week 9
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 8:20 PM
Lee has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Denver due to a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Lee hurt his hamstring last Thursday against Green Bay and was unable to participate in practice at all this week. As such, it's not surprising that he won't suit up Sunday. Marco Wilson may be elevated from the Panthers' practice squad to start again versus the Broncos. |
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Will miss another game
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 8:10 PM
Phillips (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 9 battle against the Broncos.
Analysis: Phillips continues to deal with a hamstring injury he suffered Week 6 against the Eagles. He didn't practice at all this week, so it doesn't seem that he was particularly close to suiting up. With Phillips set to miss his third consecutive contest, Princely Umanmielen could again be asked to step up as a pass rusher. |
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Slated to miss Week 9
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 7:54 PM
Okereke (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
Analysis: Okereke is dealing with a foot injury that caused him to sit out practice all week. As a result, he's going to miss his first game since the 2024 campaign. Tyrel Dodson figures to get a start at linebacker in Okereke's stead. |
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Bryce Young Bryce Young Ready to play, ankle improving
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 12:02 PM
Panthers coach Dave Canales said Friday that Young (ankle) is ready for Sunday's game against Denver after a "great week" of practice, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Young has been a full practice participant throughout the week, apparently not too bothered by a sore ankle. The bigger concern for Sunday is Denver's impressive pass rush matching up against Carolina's injury-riddled offensive line. |
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Healthy ahead of Week 9
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 7:34 PM
Simpkins (ankle) was a full participant at the Panthers' practice Thursday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Simpkins was considered to be a limited participant on the team's estimated practice report Wednesday, but he was back to being a full go at the first official practice of the week Thursday. The offensive lineman was unavailable for the team's Week 8 loss to the Packers due to an ankle injury, but he now looks to be back to full health prior to Sunday's matchup with Denver. |
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Full practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 7:28 PM
Bullock (quadriceps) was a full participant at the Panthers' practice Thursday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Bullock was able to log a full practice one day after being considered a limited participant on the team's estimated injury report due to the quadriceps injury he suffered in Week 8 against Green Bay. With Damien Lewis (knee) unable to practice Thursday, Bullock could draw a second straight start at offensive guard versus Denver on Sunday. |
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Full practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 7:19 PM
Christensen (hamstring) was a full participant at the Panthers' practice Thursday, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Christensen made his return to practice Thursday after being listed as a full participant on Carolina's estimated practice report Wednesday. The offensive lineman has been on injured reserve since suffering a hamstring injury during the preseason, but he appears to be on the cusp of returning to action. |
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