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  1. Sir Purr

    Out of the darkness, sharing his light

    Panthers coach Matt Rhule has coached long enough to know that injuries can take players to "deep, dark places." "It's not like 'Hey, I'm injured, I can't play,'" Rhule said. "You wake up, you're in pain, you're constantly having to push your body to the next step. It's getting up early. It...
  2. Sir Purr

    How to watch, listen and live stream: Carolina at Minnesota in Week 12

    Alongside live statistics and a live stream of the game, fans have multiple ways to play alongside the game within the Panthers app. You can win cash and prizes by playing the FanDuel Gridiron Pick'Em, GMC Trivia, the Coca-Cola QB Toss, AR Tire Toss, Bud Light's Responsibility Has Its Rewards...
  3. Sir Purr

    Happy Half Hour Recap: Thanksgiving

    In this week's episode of the Happy Half Hour podcast presented by Morris-Jenkins, hosts Kristen Balboni and Will Bryan celebrate Victory Week and have a NFL-style draft for best Thanksgiving foods. Podcast highlights include: 1:08 - Panthers-Lions recap 11:57 - Previewing Dalvin Cook and...
  4. Sir Purr

    Week 12 Thursday Injury Report: Russell Okung working his way back

    CHARLOTTE – Russell Okung on Thursday was limited for a second straight day of practice, but the left tackle is inching closer to a return. Okung, who's missed the past four games with a calf injury, could return this weekend against the Vikings. Or he may have to wait out the Week 13 bye...
  5. Sir Purr

    Week 12 Wednesday Injury Report: Christian McCaffrey takes first steps back

    CHARLOTTE – Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and running back Christian McCaffrey walked into practice wearing matching red jerseys Wednesday, but their immediate outlooks aren't the same. Any question about Bridgewater's status for his return to Minnesota was cleared up by the fact he was a full...
  6. Sir Purr

    Panthers vs. Vikings Game Preview

    Minnesota looks to start a new win streak after they swept the NFC North over three straight weeks, then lost to Dallas last weekend. The Vikings have one of the best rushing attacks in the NFL, led by Dalvin Cook. He has over 1,000 rushing yards and is neck-and-neck with Tennessee's Derrick...
  7. Sir Purr

    Brian Burns leads NFC defensive ends in Pro Bowl voting

    CHARLOTTE – After one week of Pro Bowl voting, Brian Burns is the leading vote-getter among NFC defensive ends. Burns, 22, is among six first- or second-year players currently lead their conference in votes received at their respective positions. On Wednesday, Burns was named NFC Defensive...
  8. Sir Purr

    Brian Burns wins NFC Defensive Player of the Week Award

    CHARLOTTE - Brian Burns may not have nailed defensive coordinator Phil Snow's prediction, but he did prove his coach's point. The Panthers defensive end was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his part in last week's shutout win over the Lions. Burns finished the Lions game with a...
  9. Sir Purr

    Jordan and Jake Recap: Top 10 and we're in

    In this week's episode of the Jordan and Jake podcast presented by OrthoCarolina, the two Panthers' legends talk about Thanksgiving traditions, Pro Bowl and preview the Vikings matchup. Podcast highlights include: 2:28 - Jordan and Jake share some of their Thanksgiving plans, stories and...
  10. Sir Purr

    Sam Mills named 2021 semifinalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame

    CHARLOTTE – Legendary Panthers linebacker Sam Mills was a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the first time last year, and has taken another step toward returning to that discussion Tuesday. Mills was one of the 25 semifinalists named for the Class of 2021 after preliminary voting...
  11. Sir Purr

    P.J. Walker's mom recalls 2018 dream that came true Sunday

    CHARLOTTE -- Tamicha Drake always knew her son had what it took to make it in the NFL. In fact, she saw it unfold exactly the way it happened, well over a year ago, before he was even on the roster. After P.J. Walker led the Panthers to a win over the Lions in his first NFL start, he told the...
  12. Sir Purr

    Panthers-Packers Week 15 matchup scheduled for Saturday night

    CHARLOTTE – The date and time of the Panthers-Packers matchup in Week 15 have been finalized. Carolina will play at Green Bay on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 8:15 p.m. ET on NFL Network. The visit will be the Panthers' second to Green Bay in as many seasons. Last year, Carolina lost a nailbiter...
  13. Sir Purr

    My View: P.J. Walker for the win

    With the help of some big plays by the defense and special teams, Walker led the Panthers to a 20-0 win. During a normal year, I'd follow Walker from the field to the locker room, where I would photograph him celebrating with his teammates. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, my...
  14. Sir Purr

    Know your Foe: Minnesota Vikings

    Another week, another top WR in question It seems like every week the Panthers are looking at a new opponent with a No. 1 wideout with a murky status. This week, it's Vikings Pro Bowl wideout Adam Thielen. On Monday, he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Teams are not allowed to...
  15. Sir Purr

    Panthers in the power rankings before Week 12

    ANALYSIS: "In the grand scheme of things, Sunday's shutout win over the Detroit Lions doesn't mean a lot for the Carolina Panthers. After dropping five games in a row, the Panthers weren't going to the playoffs in 2020. But for Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker, Sunday's game was absolutely a...
  16. Sir Purr

    Inside Voices Recap: Flipping the Script

    In this week's episode of the Inside Voices podcast, hosts Kevin Donnalley, Al Wallace and Taylor Davis break down Carolina's win over Detroit. Podcast highlights include: 0:34 - Panthers-Lions recap. 5:21 - Al and Kevin break down what subtle changes they saw in the Panthers defense...
  17. Sir Purr

    The Day After: Panthers stay true to their "diet" against Detroit

    THEY JUST DECIDED TO The Panthers' struggles in the third quarter were well-documented, and Rhule said they came up with a simple way to combat them last week. "I think we just spoke it into existence," he said with a bit of a laugh. "We just decided it wasn't going to be a problem anymore...
  18. Sir Purr

    Snap Counts: Panthers vs. Lions

    [unable to retrieve full-text content]Jermaine Carter played a season-high 55 percent of the snaps at middle linebacker.
  19. Sir Purr

    A week after allowing 46 points, Panthers' defense dominates Detroit

    The Panthers got to Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford for season highs in both sacks (five) and QB hits (11). The Panthers had just 11 sacks in their first 10 games. That wasn't the only trend they turned on its head. They entered the week last in the league in defensive third-down...
  20. Sir Purr

    What They Said: Postgame Quotes from Panthers-Lions

    S Tre Boston RE: What was the reaction after last week, how did you get it turned around so quickly here? I think we looked in the mirror right after the game was done, we saw who needed to be held accountable and guys came in, mentally just ready to battle, mentally to get back up. How we...
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