The veteran receiver played his first game in over a year, and the most snaps he's played in a game in nearly three years. And he's impressing his teammates with his ability to run routes, and pop back up from contact.

The Panthers have a decided edge over the Cardinals in their series history. Can Carolina add to the win column again on Sunday? Here are five things to watch for if the Panthers are to get the win. 

Left tackle Ikem Ekwonu was a limited participant in Friday's practice. Defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton has been ruled out this week.

The Cardinals defensive end and the Panthers long snapper are first and second among active players on the all-time games played list, and will have 525 games between them come Sunday's meeting. 

The Panthers game against the will air on CBS at 4:05 p.m. ET

Panthers CB Jaycee Horn is a Pro Bowler making highlight plays. That's not impressing his dad, longtime NFL WR Joe Horn. It's a demand for excellence that Jaycee loves, shaping what he demands from teammates.

The legendary safety played his final season here in 2000, and remains a member of the Panthers Radio Network. He finished his career with 57 interceptions.

The Carolina Panthers are well aware of the challenge Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray presents. Now the job becomes not letting him break out of the pocket. Those who've faced him before explain how it's done. 

The Panthers running back, who scored the only touchdown in the opener, talked about the fine details that they need to polish on offense. And that's kind of his thing.

Left tackle Ikem Ekwonu was again a limited participant in practice, and defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton is the only player missing from practice.

Offensive coordinator Brad Idzik said his emphasis this week was on brevity and communication, defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero talked improved tackling, and more.