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Revenge game vs. Cowboys was ‘personal’ for Panthers’ Rico Dowdle

The Carolina Panthers are playing some good football, and a major reason behind this is running back Rico Dowdle. The former Dallas Cowboys rusher had a chance to get a measure of revenge against his former team in Week 6.

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Panthers’ Dowdle’s Two-Game Surge Demands He Be Carolina’s Bellcow Back

After back-to-back dominant performances against Miami and Dallas, Rico Dowdle has earned the right to be the Panthers’ lead running back. n two games, Rico Dowdle didn’t just perform.

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The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

How many of the 44 NFL quarterbacks to start at least 150 games in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name in six minutes?

The 'Rookie passing leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by NFL team' quiz

The 'Passing leaders by NFL team' quiz

Carolina Panthers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12

Panthers’ Rico Dowdle given ‘violent’ review by Dave Canales

Dave Canales gave Rico Dowdle immense praise after the running back lit up the Dallas Cowboys defense in the Carolina Panthers’ 30-27 win on Sunday afternoon.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 12

Bryce Young clutch stat says alot about Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers

It might be hard to believe the way things have gone the last few years, but Bryce Young may be developing a reputation as a bit of a clutch performer.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

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The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB two-rushing-TD games' quiz

Trevin Wallace News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 12

Trevin Wallace key part of a major improvement from the Panthers’ defense

For the second week in a row, the Carolina Panthers held an opponent to less than 100 yards rushing. On Sunday at Charlotte, Ejiro Evero’s defense limited the Dallas Cowboys’ ground attack to a mere 31 yards.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 12

Cowboys run defense still can't 'buckle up' for opposing RBs

Cowboys run defense still can't 'buckle up' for Panthers' Rico Dowdle or other RBs

Before Sunday's home game, Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle warned the Dallas Cowboys to be ready. They weren't.

Rico Dowdle stars against ex-mates as Panthers top Cowboys

Who is the greatest all-time running back from every NFL team?

The '200-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

Tetairoa McMillan News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12

Watch Panthers’ Tetairoa McMillan score his first career touchdown vs. Cowboys

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan accomplished an amazing feat on Sunday. McMillan caught his first career touchdown pass in the NFL, as the Panthers tangle with the Dallas Cowboys.

Xavier Legette News / Larry Brown Sports / October 12

ESPN reporter issues an apology for his ‘hurtful’ question to Xavier Legette

ESPN’s David Newton is issuing an apology after sparking backlash with the question that he asked during a media scrum this week. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette was speaking with reporters on Thursday ahead of Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 11

Panthers Elevate CB Keion Crossen & OL Brandon Walton

Per the wire, the Panthers will elevate veteran CB Keion Crossen and OL Brandon Walton for Week 6. Crossen previously had visits with the Dolphins, Texans, and Patriots before catching on with Carolina’s practice squad.

Miles Sanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 10

Cowboys RB Miles Sanders Suffered Season-Ending Knee Injury

Calvin Watkins reports that RB Miles Sanders suffered a season-ending knee injury. Cowboys executive Stephen Jones confirmed Sanders is out for the rest of the season. Dallas will subsequently place Sanders on injured reserve shortly. Sanders, 27, is a former second-round pick by the Eagles in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Penn State.

Chuba Hubbard News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 10

Panthers Officially Rule Out Four From Week 6, Including RB Chuba Hubbard

The Carolina Panthers officially ruled out RB Chuba Hubbard (calf), RT Taylor Moton (elbow), DT Tershawn Wharton (toe), and CB Akayleb Evans (hamstring)