The Panthers and Falcons will kick off in about 90 minutes. Here’s a look at the team’s inactive list for today’s game.
TE Greg Olsen
OLB Christian Miller
DT Woodrow Hamilton
OT Greg Little
OL Chris Reed
DT Stacy McGee
CB Corn Elder
Only Olsen (concussion) and Little (ankle) are injured. The rest are healthy scratches.
Olsen is still in the protocol after taking a head shot in last Sunday’s loss to Washington. Interim coach Perry Fewell told reporters this week we’ll see a tight end by committee approach, which means both Ian Thomas and Chris Manhertz could play meaningful snaps.
On defense, outside linebacker Marquis Haynes will be active in place of the rookie Christian Miller, who has only played seven games this season.
As for the Falcons, they will be a bit short-handed in the trenches. Offensive linemen Jamon Brown, Ty Sambrailo and James Carpenter have all been ruled out. Atlanta allowed nine sacks on Matt Ryan against the Saints last week, so this is a prime opportunity for Carolina’s pass rush to feast.
