Mayfield, Panthers passing game a concern despite 1st win
While the Carolina Panthers earned their first win of the season with a 22-14 victory over the New Orleans Saints, the passing game remains a major issueSEPTEMBER 26, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jarvis Landry - Battling foot sorenessLandry is dealing with soreness in his foot rather than an ankle injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ImpactLandry exited early Week 3 against the Panthers, but his injury isn't believed to be serious. The veteran wide receiver likely will be able to play against the Vikings in London this Sunday, and the same is true for Michael Thomas (toe).
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CJ Henderson - Sidesteps injuryPanthers head coach Matt Rhule said Monday that Henderson, who missed time during Sunday's win over the Saints with a neck issue, should be good to go heading into Week 3, Joe Pers...
ImpactHenderson briefly left Sunday's game due to the neck issue, but he returned and played a season-high 49 snaps. Rhule's comment's are encouraging, but the Panthers' injury report should provide further clarity on Henderson's availability for Week 3.
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Donte Jackson - Avoids serious injuryPanthers head coach Matt Rhule said Monday that Jackson, who missed time during Sunday's win over the Saints with a neck issue, should be good to go heading into Week 3, Joe Person...
ImpactJackson saw a season-low 26 snaps Sunday due to the neck issue, but it didn't knock him out of the game completely. Rhule's comments are certainly encouraging, but Jackson's participation at practice will likely give a better indication of his status heading into Week 3.
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Wil Lutz - Misses two field goals in lossLutz went 0-for-2 on field-goal attempts while making both of his extra-point tries Sunday's 22-14 loss to the Panthers.
ImpactLutz had his first field-goal attempt blocked right before halftime and later missed a 48-yard try in the third quarter. The kicker is now 3-for-6 on field goals this year while he's gone 4-for-4 on PATs. The Saints' offense has only scored 24 points over the last two weeks, leaving Lutz with limited opportunities to produce for fantasy managers.
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Michael Thomas - Appears to avoid major injuryThomas (toe) will undergo further testing Monday, but the Saints believe he has avoided a serious injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ImpactThomas' current injury isn't on the same limb as his previous ankle issue, and the veteran wideout secured all five of his targets for 49 yards before exiting Sunday's loss to the Panthers. The Saints appear to have gotten lucky with both the veteran wideouts that left Week 3 early, as Jarvis Landry (ankle) is believed to be dealing with nothing more than soreness. New Orleans will continue to monitor Thomas throughout the week, with a Week 4 matchup against the Vikings in London on deck.
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