Carolina offensive line isn't holding up versus pressure
Opposing defenses are learning they can have success blitzing Teddy Bridgewater and the PanthersOCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY #23 - RUNNING BACK - SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
149 YDS •
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149 YDS
43 ATT
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Panthers' Davis calls hit on Bridgewater 'cheap shot'
Panthers running back Mike Davis described defensive end Charles Harris’ hit on quarterback Teddy Bridgewater during a 25-17 loss to the Falcons as a “cheap shot.”OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryan, Falcons avenge earlier loss to Panthers, 25-17
Matt Ryan threw for 281 yards and ran for a touchdown, Younghoe Koo made four field goals and the Atlanta Falcons held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 25-17 to avoid a series seas...OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCaffrey will miss 6th straight game for Panthers Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey remained on injured reserve and will miss his sixth straight game against the Falcons on Thursday night because of a high ankle sp...
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
McCaffrey will miss 6th straight game for Panthers Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey remained on injured reserve and will miss his sixth straight game against the Falcons on T...
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
McCaffrey will miss 6th straight game for Panthers
Panthers 2019 All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey was not removed from injured reserve and will miss his sixth straight game against the Falcons on Thursday night due to a hig...OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Meet Christian McCaffrey's brothers: Luke, Dylan up next in Ed McCaffrey's famous football family tree Here is a closer look at the McCaffrey brothers and their insanely athletic family tree, which features football players, basketball and soc...
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Won't play Week 8 The Panthers didn't activate McCaffrey (ankle) from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the Falcons, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact After the Panthers cleared him to practice Tuesday for the first time since suffering his high-ankle sprain Week 2, McCaffrey had some hope of returning from a five-game absence this week. While McCaffrey is believed to have avoided any setbacks with his ankle in his first two practices, head coach Matt Rhule stressed that the standout back wouldn't be reinstated to the 53-man roster unless the Panthers were convinced he was 100 percent healthy. Evidently, Carolina felt McCaffrey needed some extra time to get back to full speed, though Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer relays that the 24-year-old should be ready to go for a Week 9 matchup with the Chiefs on Nov. 8. In the meantime, Mike Davis should handle a three-down workload once again this week before likely settling into a low-usage complementary role once McCaffrey is cleared to play again.
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
How long is Christian McCaffrey out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Panthers RB McCaffrey is out with a high ankle sprain. Here is what that means for the rest of his 2020 season.
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Christian McCaffrey Injury Update Crushes Fantasy Outlook It's looking like Christian McCaffrey fantasy managers are going to have to wait just a little bit longer. There was some hope the Carolina...
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM
Considered a 'long shot' McCaffrey (ankle) is unlikely to be activated from the IR in advance of Thursday's matchup against Atlanta, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact While McCaffrey is back practicing with the team this week, it was seemingly always a bit of a long shot that he'd beat his timetable and suit up Week 8 against the Falcons. He still isn't formally ruled out for the contest, but the team also has yet to activate him from IR, thus his absence from the official injury report that would have detailed his practice participation. Look for the backfield to once again be led by Mike Davis, with Trenton Cannon available if needed in a reserve capacity. McCaffrey will instead target a return Week 9 against Kansas City.
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy Football Week 8 injury report: Updates on Christian McCaffrey, Michael Thomas, Joe Mixon and more | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF PFF injury analyst Mario Pilato combs through the official injury reports for each Week 8 game and gives updates and analysis for fantasy-re...
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • PFF.COM
Browns' Hunt, Chiefs' Bell among best bets to score
It’s Week 8 of the fantasy football season, and these are the top five best bets to score at the running back and wide receiver positionsOCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rapoport details Christian McCaffrey's injury status for 'TNF' vs. Falcons NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport shares the injury status for Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey for Week 8.
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • NFL.COM
Can Falcons find yet another unique way to lose a game?
There is losing, and there is LOSINGOCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers, Falcons look to put mental mistakes behind them
Thursday night games may not be all that popular among NFL playersOCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mike Davis should still play even after Christian McCaffrey returns Mike Davis has earned a rotational spot even after Christian McCaffrey returns. Christian McCaffrey is listed as doubtful to play for the Ca...
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Inside the Panthers: Matt Rhule should sit Christian McCaffrey another week The Panthers designated McCaffrey to return from injury reserve on Tuesday after he'd been sidelined with a high ankle sprain.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Not ruled out for Thursday Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said after Tuesday's practice that McCaffrey (ankle) hasn't been ruled out from returning from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the F...
Impact Rhule's comments came after Carolina designated McCaffrey to return from IR, a move that allowed the running back to resume practicing for the first time since suffering a high right ankle sprain Sept. 20. While Rhule noted that McCaffrey looked good in his on-field work Tuesday, the Panthers may continue to evaluate him up until game day before deciding on whether to add him back to the 53-man roster in Week 8. If McCaffrey does gain clearance for Thursday's contest, he may not immediately step back into a lead role out of the backfield as the Panthers presumably look to exercise some caution with his usage in his first game back. Mike Davis has filled in admirably as Carolina's three-down back over the past five weeks, averaging 88.4 yards from scrimmage and scoring four touchdowns during that span.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Christian McCaffrey Channels Willie Wonka and Becky O'Shea in Return to Practice Christian McCaffrey returned to practice today for the first time in five weeks. What should have been a normal return from injury was not w...
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Panthers' McCaffrey back at practice after missing 5 games CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Christian McCaffrey has been designated for return from the team’s injured reserve list, increasingly the likelihood...
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Panthers’ McCaffrey back at practice after missing 5 games Christian McCaffrey has been designated for return from the team’s injured reserve list, increasingly the likelihood Carolina’s 2019 All-Pro...
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Panthers' McCaffrey back at practice after missing 5 games
Christian McCaffrey has been designated for return from the team’s injured reserve list, increasing the likelihood the 2019 All-Pro running back will play Thursday night against th...OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers designate star RB Christian McCaffrey to return from injured reserve The team now has 21 days to officially activate McCaffrey from the injured reserve list.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Cleared to practice The Panthers designated McCaffrey (ankle) to return from injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact After showing up to practice Tuesday sporting no pads and a red no-contact jersey, McCaffrey initially looked like he would be relegated to working out on the side field. However, shortly after the Panthers announced that McCaffrey was designated to return from IR, David Newton of ESPN.com noted that the running back put on a helmet and swapped his red jersey for a black one. The transaction opens up a 21-day window during which the Panthers can evaluate McCaffrey for a return from IR, and the 24-year-old would seemingly have a chance at being available for Thursday's game against the Falcons. Before determining his status for the Week 8 contest, the Panthers' coaching and training staff will likely assess how McCaffrey's right high-ankle sprain responds to practice activity Tuesday and Wednesday.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
