The Panthers come into today’s game against the Saints suffering from bad luck with injuries, especially along the interior of the offensive line and in the defensive backfield.
Here is a look at the players who won’t be in the lineup.
G John Miller
G Mike Horton
QB Will Grier
CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver
WR Marken Michel
With Miller and Horton both being inactive, Dennis Daley will be starting at right guard today. Meanwhle, P.J. Walker is the backup for Teddy Bridgewater for the second straight week.
On defense, they aren’t listed here, but cornerback Rasul Douglas (COVID-19) and safety Juston Burris (IR) are both out. Rookies Troy Pride Jr. and Sam Franklin will start in their respective places. Eli Apple and Donte Jackson were questionable, but both are in uniform.
As for New Orleans, they’ll be without the following players:
WR Michael Thomas
S D.J. Swearinger
G Nick Easton
OL Derrick Kelly
DL Malcolm Roach
Losing Thomas is obviously a huge blow for the Saints. No. 2 wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders is also on the team’s COVID-19/reserve list, so the Saints are really hurting at this spot.
Check back for highlights and analysis after the game.
