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 Local breast cancer survivors will serve as honorary captains for the game. 

The Carolina Panthers are kicking off breast cancer awareness month this October with a variety of activities leading up to and during Sunday's game versus the Minnesota Vikings.

The former Panthers offensive lineman is in remission now after a battle with lymphoma, and he opened up about the importance of regular checkups and testing.

Here are five things to watch for as the Panthers host the Vikings in Week 4. 

Safety Xavier Woods has been ruled out, and three players are listed as questionable, but their starting quarterback is back after missing last week with an ankle injury.

The Panthers' guard brings a unique background to the football field, as he spent his undergraduate years studying human physiology and pre-med at Oregon.

With special guests Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, and Bryan Martin  

After a slow start from the rookie quarterback, offensive coordinator Thomas Brown said he saw some new things from Young as he returned to the field from an ankle injury.

Other than a rest day for veteran wideout Adam Thielen, safety Xavier Woods was the only player who did not participate in Thursday's practice. 

Carolina's special teams coordinator discusses filling in for role players as they get more time on defense, plus more from Ejiro Evero and Thomas Brown. 

Here are the facts and figures you need to know before the Panthers host Minnesota this Sunday. 

The Panthers game against the Vikings will air on FOX at 1:00 p.m.