What happened: The Carolina Panthers highlighted the pairing of running back Chuba Hubbard and the offense's tight end rotation as a focal point of their ground attack. After dealing with a hamstring injury in August, Hubbard has carried the primary backfield workload alongside heavy blocking packages.
Why it matters: Carolina sits at 3-5 following three consecutive defeats, most recently falling 26-21 to the Denver Broncos. Establishing consistent production on the ground remains vital for the offense to stay competitive in the NFC playoff picture.
By the numbers: Hubbard has run 134 times for 619 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2026 through 8 games. Carolina enters the week at 3-5 through 8 games on a three-game losing streak.
What to watch: The Panthers continue their 2026 regular-season slate seeking to halt their three-game slide.