The Carolina Panthers offense could be severely shorthanded in Week 4 vs. the New England Patriots.
Carolina released its Week 4 injury report on Friday, listing tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders and wide receiver Xavier Legette as out and running back Chuba Hubbard and wideout Tetairoa McMillan as questionable.
On defense, the Panthers have ruled out linebackers D.J. Wonnum and Patrick Jones II and labeled defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton as questionable.
McMillan has been quarterback Bryce Young’s top weapon this season, recording team highs in targets (27), receptions (14) and receiving yards (216).
Hubbard had a breakout 2024 campaign, posting career bests in rushing yards (1,195), rushing touchdowns (10) and receptions (43) among other categories. The 26-year-old leads Carolina in rushing attempts (43), rushing yards (168) and yards from scrimmage (242) this season and is tied for a team high with two receiving touchdowns.
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Sanders is second on the team with 92 receiving yards and is tied for second on the team with 11 catches.
Legette has had a brutal start to the season, registering just four receptions for eight scoreless yards on 15 targets, but was Young’s No. 1 receiver last year with 84 targets and 49 receptions.
The Panthers won their first game of the season in Week 3, routing the Atlanta Falcons, 30-0.
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