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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) celebrates after scoring a 9-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Bengals in the mix in tough AFC North? Right now, they are

By Barry Wilner 51 minutes ago

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) chases Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Rhule and Judge have history as Panthers face Giants

By Tom Canavan 8 hrs ago

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) pressures Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Panthers and Giants meet in game between struggling teams

By The Associated Press 11 hrs ago

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) runs against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Ready to run: Panthers' offense will look 'vastly different'

By Steve Reed Oct. 18, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor (52) is carted off the field after being injured during the second half an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
NFL Today, Week 6

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2021 09:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2006, file photo, Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan passes the ball as he waits for the start of the team's first football practice after a bye week in Englewood, Colo. The Broncos will honor Shanahan, the winningest coach in the team's history, by including his name in the Ring of Fame during a halftime ceremony Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, when the team hosts the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL football game. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The Latest: Pats-Cowboys becomes NFL's 10th OT game

Oct. 17, 2021 09:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, file photo, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey watches play from the sideline during the first half of a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. McCaffrey did not practice Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, a sign that he could miss his third straight game while trying to rehab from a hamstring injury. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Panthers place McCaffrey on IR; RB can't return until Week 9

Oct. 16, 2021 01:58 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3), keeps his injured hand in a pad as he runs through a warmup drill with backup quarterback Geno Smith (7) behind him during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Renton, Wash. Wilson had surgery on his hand last Friday, and Smith is expected to be the starting quarterback Sunday when the Seahawks play the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
QBs, big names plentiful among injured early in NFL season

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 15, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, file photo, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey watches play from the sideline during the first half of a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. McCaffrey did not practice Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, a sign that he could miss his third straight game while trying to rehab from a hamstring injury. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
McCaffrey to miss third straight game with hamstring injury

By Steve Reed Oct. 15, 2021 02:25 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey watches play from the sideline against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Panthers' McCaffrey doesn't practice because of hamstring

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 04:21 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) tries to break a tackle by Detroit Lions inside linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Panthers, Vikings look to solve 2nd-half lulls on offense

By Steve Reed Oct. 14, 2021 02:11 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) rushes the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 6

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 14, 2021 12:48 PM EDT

Detroit Lions outside linebacker Charles Harris (53) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings expected to bring pressure vs. Panthers QB Darnold

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 11:57 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey watches play from the sideline against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Panthers' Rhule: McCaffrey '50-50' for Sunday vs. Vikings

By Steve Reed Oct. 13, 2021 05:04 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) watches his 54-yard field goal with teammate Stephen Weatherly (91) as Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) looks on at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-17. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Win overshadows another strange second half for Vikings

By Brian Hall Oct. 11, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Time long overdue for Panthers to invest in offensive line

By Steve Reed Oct. 11, 2021 03:30 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 5

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2021 09:50 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts chases a fumble into the end zone as Carolina Panthers defensive back Sean Chandler recovers for a safety during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Hurts runs for 2 TDs, Eagles come back to top Panthers 21-18

By Steve Reed Oct. 10, 2021 04:37 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey watches play from the sideline against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Panthers' McCaffrey doubtful for Sunday's game vs Eagles

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2021 02:23 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) leaves the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
McCaffrey says Thursday night game contributed to injury

By Steve Reed Oct. 07, 2021 04:59 PM EDT