While starter Chuba Hubbard was sidelined on Sunday due to a calf strain, backup Rico Dowdle took the ball and ran with it . . . literally . . . a lot. The sixth-year veteran dashed the Miami Dolphins for a career-high 206 rushing yards and a touchdown in helping lead Carolina to a 27-24 win in Week 5.

Wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. was inactive for the team's first four games this season. He's set to take the field on Sunday at home against the Miami Dolphins.

The Panthers' 18 explosive plays are tied for 28th and their percentage of pass game explosives are 29th in the NFL.

Wide receiver Jalen Coker is on his way back to the Panthers lineup. Head coach Dave Canales said at a Monday press conference that Coker will practice with the team on Wednesday. Coker is on injured reserve after hurting his quad this summer and will have a three-week window to practice with the team after being designated for return.

The Carolina Panthers head coach provided promising updates on injured wide receivers Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker on Monday.

The Panthers gave back any of the goodwill they'd built with their fan base with an embarrassing road loss Sunday.

Head coach Dave Canales is already considering some offensive personnel changes and on the defensive side of the ball, the team already made one major decision official.

Young is bringing down head coach Dave Canales, who may not have much of a choice but to make another change at quarterback.