Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks suffered another tear of his right ACL in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. He suffered the same injury to the same knee last November, which delayed the start to his rookie season.
Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard racked up 26 carries and 5 targets in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. He tallied 92 yards and a TD on the ground, plus 4 receptions for 15 yards. Hubbard saw just one carry go to Jonathon Brooks before the rookie injured his right knee. And No. 3 RB Raheem Blackshear left early with a chest injury.
Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard only rushed 12 times for 43 yards. Rookie RB Jonathon Brooks increased his output from last week rushing six times for 18 yards. Hubbard didn’t have a target in the game and ceded passing work to Brooks who caught three passes for 23 yards.
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks played only 9% of the snaps in Sunday’s close loss to Kansas City. He handled 2 carries for 7 yards.
Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard is expected to get the "bulk of the carries" vs. the Chiefs today, according to ESPN's David Newton. "There are packages -- particularly third-down" for RB Jonathon Brooks, Newton adds. This is how we've been projecting it all week. Despite the tough matchup, Hubbard can stay in fantasy lineups as a volume-based RB2. Brooks is not a recommended fantasy play.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirms that Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) will make his NFL debut against the Chiefs today and adds that "he won't be on a pitch count." Carolina has slow-played Brooks' return from his November 2023 ACL tear, so he should be close to 100% at this point. But we're still expecting Chuba Hubbard to operate as Carolina's clear lead back today. Coupled with the matchup against Kansas City's top-ranked RB defense, Brooks would be a very shaky Week 12 fantasy play.
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) was a full-go in practice this week. He’s listed as questionable, but HC Dave Canales said Friday that Brooks is “absolutely” playing against the Chiefs this weekend. RB Miles Sanders (ankle) is out for that one, which clears the way for Brooks to be Carolina’s No. 2 RB. But we’re not expecting him to see a ton of volume behind Chuba Hubbard in his NFL debut. And the matchup is brutal against Kansas City’s top-ranked RB defense.
Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard did leave the game with a left leg injury, but returned to continue his career day. He finished with 28 carries for 153 yards and a TD. He also caught four of six targets for 16 yards. With Jonathon Brooks still sidelined, Hubbard was leaned on and came through.
Panthers RB Miles Sanders was carted off the field in the second quarter of Sunday morning's game vs. the Panthers and is officially doubtful to return with a foot/ankle injury. RB Chuba Hubbard will continue to dominate backfield work the rest of the way. Carolina has a Week 11 bye and allegedly might actually play RB Jonathon Brooks in Week 12.
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) is inactive for this morning’s game vs. the Giants in Germany. NFL Network’s Sara Walsh reports that Brooks could make his debut after the Week 11 bye. But, at this point, we’ll believe that when we see it. Brooks’ absence today locks in Chuba Hubbard as a strong RB2 play.
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday morning’s game vs. the Giants in Germany. He was a full-go in practice all week and is eligible to play after being moved to the active roster earlier this week. But the Panthers have remained non-committal on his status for this one. Even if Brooks plays, we wouldn’t expect a significant workload. He should stay on fantasy benches this week. Chuba Hubbard remains a rock-solid RB2 play.
The Panthers have agreed to a four-year, $33.2 million extension with RB Chuba Hubbard. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the deal includes $15 million in guarantees and a max value of $37.2 million.
Panthers HC Dave Canales said Wednesday that RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) will be activated but wouldn't commit to him playing vs. the Giants this weekend. Carolina needed to activate Brooks this week or else he would have gone on season-ending IR. The rookie was a full-go in practice all last week, but the team continues to be exceedingly cautious with his return to game action. We'll keep you updated on the situation, but Brooks shouldn't be in your Week 10 fantasy plans.
Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard ran for 72 yards and 2 TDs on 15 carries in Sunday's win over the Saints.
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game vs. the Saints. He put in a full week of practice, but HC Dave Canales hinted Friday that Brooks wasn't ready to play yet. We'll see if he makes his NFL debut in Week 10. Brooks' absence ensures another heavy workload for RB Chuba Hubbard this weekend.
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) is listed as questionable for this weekend's game vs. the Saints, but HC Dave Canales said Friday that Brooks is unlikely to play. The rookie was a full-go in practice this week, but it looks like the team wants to give him one more week to ramp up. We'd expect Brooks to make his NFL debut against the Giants next week -- although it's worth noting that Carolina has a bye the following week. Brooks' absence this Sunday keeps Hubbard safely inside RB2 territory in the Week 9 Rankings.
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) put in a full practice on Wednesday for the first time since coming off the PUP list. He's seemingly getting close to his 2024 debut, which could come against the Saints this weekend. We'll let you know if and when Carolina elevates him to the active roster, but Brooks won't be a viable fantasy play in his first game.
Panthers QB Bryce Young will start this weekend's game vs. the Broncos, HC Dave Canales announced on Wednesday. QB Andy Dalton sprained a thumb in a car accident earlier this week. He'll be evaluated "day to day," Canales said, and might be available as Young's backup on Sunday.
The Panthers are opening the three-week practice window for rookie RB Jonathon Brooks. That gives the team 21 days to either return him to the active roster or shut him down for the season. We're betting on the former. Brooks' IR designation served to let him continue working back from the ACL tear that ended his college career. And we haven't heard about any setbacks in his process.
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