In 2022, it was freezing instead of raining. But the emphasis on fixing the run game was the same as tonight, when the Lions roll into Bank of America Stadium.

The Panthers will be without Legette for at least the next four weeks. Plus practice squad elevations to create depth for Sunday night's game against the Lions.

The first Sunday Night Football game in Charlotte in 11 years finds the Panthers limping a bit after a Week 3 loss and putting both starting corners on IR. But they also have one of the NFL's top offenses and a returning starter on defense.

Fans can watch the game on Fox and listen live on the radio in the Panthers regional area.

The Panthers are going with the full blackout — helmet, jerseys, pants, and socks — for Sunday night's game against the Lions on Sunday Night Football.

The still want to work their leading receiver out on Saturday before making any declarations, but he was able to work. Plus more on Monroe Freeling's status, and the weather.

The Panthers will be without wide receiver Xavier Legette and left guard Damien Lewis this week, and they have a lot of questions to answer between now and kickoff against the Lions

This week is a big one for second-year players, as they're now (legally) allowed to take a cart ride to practice instead of walking. It's a privilege some will pay for. And it's one some veterans are happy to enforce.

The veteran corner might not have started a game in a while, but as he gets ready to jump in Sunday night against the Lions, he has three things working in his favor: his experience in 2023 on what to do and not to do, his preparation, and Mike Jackson.

The Panthers were without left guard Damien Lewis and wide receiver Xavier Legette on Thursday, but everyone else was at least a limited participant.

Young is being pressured as much as any quarterback in the league He's also succeeding while being pressured, which points back to his unique ability to find calm in chaotic moments.