Overview
- Chuba Hubbard practiced fully on Friday, was removed from the injury report, and will play Sunday against the Jets.
- Head coach Dave Canales said the staff has chosen the starter and who will get the most reps but will not announce the decision, adding both backs will contribute.
- ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported the Panthers plan to ensure both Hubbard and Rico Dowdle get touches as part of a run-first approach regardless of the first snap.
- Dowdle posted 389 rushing yards and 84 receiving yards with two touchdowns in Weeks 5–6, setting a franchise mark with 473 scrimmage yards over two games.
- Both players downplayed the starter label and stressed a team-first mindset, with analysts noting uncertain snap shares carry significant fantasy implications.