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Christian McCaffrey Injury Update Bolsters Chuba Hubbard Fantasy Outlook Following IR News It looked like Christian McCaffrey was just about to return, crushing Chuba Hubbard's fantasy football outlook. But on Saturday the Carolina...

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Panthers Get Troubling News With Latest Christian McCaffrey Injury Update It seems like its Deja Vu all over again for Christian McCaffrey and the Carolina Panthers this season. After struggling with injuries in 20...

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Panthers' Christian McCaffrey put on injured reserve, out at least 3 more games Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey was put on injured reserve Saturday and will miss at least three weeks. He missed the las...

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chuba Hubbard - Lead back for foreseeable future Hubbard is expected to operate as the lead running back for at least the next three weeks after Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact It's obviously a disappointing development for McCaffrey, who had already been ruled out ahead of the Week 6 contest, but Hubbard fantasy managers have to be giddy about the guaranteed workload, especially with three straight matchups against inferior defensive talent on tap. The rookie fourth-round pick has certainly lived up to the billing as a top-tier backup, accumulating 284 total yards on 58 touches since taking over for the injured McCaffrey in Week 3. While the Panthers will likely sign or elevate another running back from the practice squad in short order, it's hard to imagine anyone threatening Hubbard's workload at the moment.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Christian McCaffrey - Shifts to IR McCaffrey (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact In hindsight, it's hard not to view last week's injury designation as a troubling omen. McCaffrey reportedly made it through Friday's Week 5 practice without any setbacks only to mysteriously be listed as doubtful for the aforementioned contest, ultimately missing last week's loss to the Eagles. Coach Matt Rhule seemed to have some optimism his star back would be available this week against the Vikings, only to see those hopes essentially dashed by back-to-back practice DNPs. While this latest development is obviously crushing for fantasy managers, it does take a bit of the guesswork out of McCaffrey's health status and ensures the multi-talented threat will have plenty of time to rehab what's obviously a lingering hamstring issue. McCaffrey will be eligible to make a return Week 9 against the Patriots, but until then expect Chuba Hubbard to continue operating as the lead back.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

5 Things to Watch: Offensive line working to cancel "noise" The Panthers know they have to protect better to give Sam Darnold his best chance against an aggressive Vikings pass-rush.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM

Vikings Vantage' Eugene Robinson Previews The Carolina Panthers ' Week 6 Gabe Henderson and Tatum Everett give their thoughts on what it will take for this Vikings squad to get a win in Carolina on Sunday, Head Co...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Chuba Hubbard - Another start on tap Hubbard will be the Panthers' starting running back Sunday against the Vikings with Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) sidelined for a third consecutive game, David Newton of ESPN.com...

Impact Since taking over for McCaffrey in the second quarter of a Week 3 win at Houston, Hubbard has racked up 48 carries for 210 yards and 10 catches (on 13 targets) for 74 yards. Most of Hubbard's output during that stretch came Week 5, when he reeled off 134 yards from scrimmage on 29 touches against the Eagles. With Royce Freeman the only competition for reps out of the Panthers backfield -- he has 13 touches over the last three games -- Hubbard yet again is poised to be the lead runner in Carolina.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings vs. Panthers: TV/radio, news updates, statistics, social media and more The Vikings are expecting their star running back to play while Carolina with be without theirs. Tap here for news, updates and more on the...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Kamal Martin - Ruled out for Week 6 Martin (concussion) won't play in Sunday's contest against the Vikings, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Martin made his debut for the Panthers last week, but he suffered a concussion during the contest and will be sidelined for Week 6. The 23-year-old play exclusively on special teams, so his absence shouldn't have an affect on the Panthers' defensive rotations.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers star Christian McCaffrey to miss third straight game with hamstring injury Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will miss his third straight game Sunday against the Vikings because of a hamstring injur...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings Get Good News With Week 6 Injury Report The 2-3 Minnesota Vikings will look to get back to .500 this weekend when they go against the Carolina Panthers. However, this week was a bu...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

C.J. Henderson - Week 6 status in doubt Henderson (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Henderson has been remarkably consistent this season, notching four tackles in each of his games with the Jaguars, then posting three tackles apiece in each of two games since moving to the Panthers via trade. A.J. Bouye will take on a larger role in the event Henderson sits.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shaq Thompson - Remains out in Week 6 Thompson (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Minnesota, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thompson will miss a second consecutive game due to this foot injury. Julian Stanford will fill in for Thompson at linebacker, while Thompson will set his sights on returning in Week 7 against the Giants.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McCaffrey to miss third straight game with hamstring injury

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will miss his third straight game Sunday against Minnesota because of a hamstring injury

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jaycee Horn - Eyes playoff return Horn (foot) is two weeks removed from foot surgery and will have his cast removed Friday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Horn was placed on injured reserve after breaking his foot during Week 3. While it's a positive sign to see the 21-year-old out of a cast, he is still a long way away from a return to action. Fowler reports that Horn is hoping he can return for the playoffs if the Panthers make it to the postseason.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) ruled out vs. Vikings, will miss third straight game Christian McCaffrey will miss a third consecutive game. The Carolina Panthers ruled the running back out for Sunday's game against the Minn...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • NFL.COM

Christian McCaffrey - Ruled out McCaffrey (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coach Matt Rhule called his star running back "50/50" as recently as Wednesday, but McCaffrey then missed practice Thursday and Friday, leading up to what will be a third consecutive game absence. Chuba Hubbard will fill in as Carolina's lead runner again, while McCaffrey hopes to make it back for Week 7 at the Giants. For what it's worth, Rhule said he doesn't characterize this as a setback, noting that McCaffrey simply wasn't ready when he tested his hamstring at Wednesday's practice, per Joe Person of The Athletic. That said, there's nothing to suggest progress, with McCaffrey managing just one limited practice and an 'out' designation this week, after three limited practices and a 'doubtful' designation last week.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Next Chapter: Jake Delhomme Hall of Honor member Jake Delhomme sits down with Kristen Balboni to talk about his work on the Panthers Radio Network and his work after fo...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM

Christian McCaffrey - Not practicing McCaffrey (hamstring) isn't participating at the start of Friday's practice and thus appears unlikely to play in Sunday's game against the Vikings, David Newton of ESPN.com reports...

Impact He was a limited participant all last week and again this Wednesday, before downgrading to DNP on Thursday and possibly now Friday. It points to a likely third straight absence for the star running back, though coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday that McCaffrey appeared 50/50 for a return this week. Joe Person of The Athletic did see McCaffrey getting off a golf cart and heading to an indoor field, which suggests he's at least doing some form of stretching/conditioning/running. If he misses another game, Chuba Hubbard will fill in as the lead runner again.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings unlikely to best Panthers by running into the teeth of their defense Minnesota might have to tweak its offensive approach to move the ball consistently against Carolina's brutally tough defense.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Biggest storylines for Panthers vs. Vikings in Week 6 Week 6 will mostly be about getting the offense back on track for the suddenly struggling Panthers.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

The Three: Three key points for Panthers vs. Vikings game Charlotte Observer Panthers beat writer Jonathan M. Alexander discusses the three keys to the Panthers vs Vikings game on Sunday, October 17...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

The Three: Three key points for Panthers vs. Vikings game Charlotte Observer Panthers beat writer Jonathan M. Alexander discusses the three keys to the Panthers vs Vikings game on Sunday, October 17...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pickin' It: Carolina vs. Minnesota in Week 6 Find out who the media outlets are picking in Sunday's game between the Panthers and Vikings.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM