The Carolina Panthers (0-4) released their injury report Wednesday ahead of the Week 5 road tilt against the Detroit Lions (3-1) Sunday.
The Panthers, looking to get into the win column for the first time this season, have 10 players on the injury report, eight of whom were limited participants.
Panthers Wednesday Injury Report
FS Xavier Woods (Hamstring) DNP
OLB Justin Houston (Rest) DNP
LB Claudin Cherelus (Ankle) LP
CB Donte Jackson (Shoulder) LP
LB Frankie Luvu (Hip) LP
TE Giovanni Ricci (Shoulder) LP
RB Miles Sanders (Groin) LP
DT DeShawn Williams (Elbow) LP
OG Austin Corbett (Knee) LP
TE Stephen Sullivan (Hip) LP
Carolina is coming off a 21-13 Week 4 home defeat to the Minnesota Vikings (1-3) Sunday, a game in which they accumulated just 232 yards of offense. Rookie quarterback Bryce Young, making his return after being sidelined in Week 3 with an ankle injury, completed 25-of-32 passes for 204 yards. The running game, which has struggled all season, hit rock bottom against Minnesota.
Panthers looking to improve ground game after dismal performance
Carolina compiled just 83 yards on 31 attempts, with free agent acquisition Miles Sanders going for 19 yards on 13 carries. Sanders admitted the lack of a run game is hurting Young early on his career.
“It’s really important, not just getting a run game; we have a rookie quarterback, and it’s hard for him to get going and get in rhythm with everything going out of control,” Sanders said. “It’s kind of hectic for him, for any rookie quarterback. … Just one of those things, just got to get back in the room, watch film, and get better.”
Sanders added that Carolina must not point fingers, but focus on turning around the season before it spirals any further.
“The urgency and getting out of the huddle stuff, and delay of games, is what’s really killing us – you know, trying to get into a real rhythm,” Sanders said. “We can’t really get into a rhythm. Honestly, we’re not playing good football right now. There’s no pointing fingers at anybody but everybody. It’s not just one person. This is everybody that has to do with this. It’s the whole offense. And it’s something we’ve got to change quick, or it’s going to be the tale of this year.”
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