Social media reacts to Christian McCaffrey getting top running back rating in Madden 22

The two corners were near the top of the league in interceptions last season, but through two games in 2026, they are watching their teammates grab them instead, much to their enjoyment, and a little chagrin.

The Panthers pass-rusher has a sack in each game this year, which would be a great pace to maintain. But he knows from his past it isn't always that way, and is using visualization techniques to improve his production.

The Panthers were without Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette in Thursday's practice, and linebackers Devin Lloyd and Claudin Cherelus and safety Nick Scott remained out.

The second-year safety to come in cold and replace Nick Scott last week, and the returns were good. Plus more from coordinators, including taking shots downfield and punt return options.

A smart play by Bryce Young on the Panthers first drive of the game in Week 2 was thanks to preparation that started a year ago. It saved the drive and started the scoring for Carolina in a big win.

Defensive signal-caller Devin Lloyd didn't practice on Wednesday, so Bobby Okereke and Tyrel Dodson spent the day as if they might have to do that job on Sunday. Neither of them has been here four weeks.

Plus, a return of an old friend at returner, and the challenge of facing two dynamic rookie receivers in Cleveland.

The Panthers were without linebacker Devin Lloyd, outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips, and safety Nick Scott on Wednesday, along with reserve linebacker Claudin Cherelus as they began preparations for Sunday's trip to Cleveland.

See where national media outlets rank the Panthers ahead of Week 3 against the Browns.

The Panthers linebacker earned the honor for the second time in his career after a dominant performance in the win over the Falcons.

The Panthers placed the third-year running back on injured reserve Wednesday, which will sideline him for at least the next four weeks. They filled his roster spot by signing safety and special teamer Isaiah Simmons.

From two teams in the division notching their first win, one getting off to a historic start (and not the good kind), and another club finally getting good news on an important front, here's everything that happened around the rest of the division in Week 2.