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Panthers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:15:24 PST

Defensive end Julius Peppers had two more sacks on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, giving him five sacks in the past two weeks and nine for the season.

He also forced his fifth fumble of the season, repositioning himself for a fourth trip to Honolulu and the Pro Bowl in February.

Peppers had a sack on Detroit's first series and later stripped Daunte Culpepper in the fourth quarter, accounting for one of four takeaways by Carolina's defense.

But after Sunday's game Peppers was more concerned about the things the Panthers didn't do right on defense rather his personal accomplishments, saying there's plenty of room for improvement. Rookie Kevin Smith became only the second running back this season to run for more than 100 yards against the Panthers.

"We...

Offseason decision to trade Jenkins fuels Panthers (AP)

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:19:26 PST

Kris Jenkins is having one of his best seasons, dominating at nose guard and helping the New York Jets become a playoff contender. The Carolina Panthers sure made a mistake trading the three-time Pro Bowl selection for third- and fifth-round draft picks, right? Wrong. The move may be the biggest reason the Panthers (8-2) have the third-best record in the NFL.

The premature playoff picture: Week 11 (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:27:15 PST

In : Jets, Broncos, Dolphins, Packers Out : Colts, Chargers, Ravens, Bears AFC First Round Byes : Tennessee...

NFL Power Poll: Giants move to top of the line (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:56:39 PST

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Redskins skidding as Zorn revisits Seattle (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:01:00 PST

Why is Washington so wishy-washy? Answers to that and more in the latest 32 Questions.

Trepidation follows Panthers despite 8-2 record (AP)

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:43:39 PST

The Carolina Panthers have won four straight games, have the third-best record in the NFL and have already surpassed last year's win total. They're 6-0 at home, 8-2 overall, lead the NFC South and appear in great position to end a two-year playoff drought. Now that that's out of the way: What's wrong with them?

Winners and losers: Warner back to MVP form (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:07:00 PST

Cards QB Kurt Warner is putting up wild numbers and conjuring images of his incredible '99 season.

Panthers' running game keeps Lions winless 31-22 (AP)

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:24:07 PST

Jake Delhomme was eager to make up for the worst game of his career. He settled for handing off to his two dynamic running backs. Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams bolted through huge holes in a record-setting day on the ground for the Carolina Panthers, who needed that dominance to hold off the winless Detroit Lions 31-22 on Sunday.

Lions banged up on defense against Panthers (AP)

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:22:51 PST

The banged-up, winless Detroit Lions were without four key players on defense for Sunday's game at Carolina. Starting defensive ends Jared DeVries (hand) and Dewayne White (calf), free safety Dwight Smith (foot) and cornerback Keith Smith (groin) did not dress. Center Dominic Raiola (hand) and receiver Mike Furrey (concussion) also did not play for the Lions, who started Daunte Culpepper at...

Week 11 NFL picks: Romo can cure what ails Cowboys (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:06:05 PST

Seven weeks, seven games left for every team in the NFL. That leaves plenty of time for teams that have...

Saints' Bush returns to practice, but may not play Sunday (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:28:03 PST

New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush was back on the practice field Wednesday for the first time since...

LB Jon Beason is tackling machine for 7-2 Panthers (AP)

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:07:49 PST

Jon Beason wasn't publicly recognized by his coach for winning the NFC defensive player of the month award for October until Wednesday. It doesn't mean John Fox and the Carolina Panthers are overlooking their second-year middle linebacker. Far from it. Bring up Beason's name in the locker room and even the shy, reserved Julius Peppers perks up.

Knapp stripped of playing-calling duties in Oakland (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:15:58 PST

Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Knapp was stripped of his play-calling responsibility last week and...

Thirtysomethings still producing at a high level (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:43:00 PST

Kurt Warner and Ray Lewis are among the older veterans seemingly drinking from a fountain of youth.

NFL Power Poll: Quite a rush for Tuck, Haynesworth (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:26:10 PST

The New York Giants' surprising Super Bowl run proved what kind of a power rush can come with a strong pass...

The premature playoff picture: Week Ten (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:00:44 PST

Out : Buffalo Bills , Green Bay Packers , Philadelphia Eagles In : Baltimore Ravens , Chicago Bears ,...

Ravens riding young arm to success (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:53:00 PST

Rookie quarterback Joe Flacco has helped pull Baltimore into a tie for the AFC North lead.

Ugly win? Panthers overcome Delhomme's awful day (AP)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:37:17 PST

Jake Delhomme sailed passes over receivers' heads. Others were one-hoppers. Still more were forced into double coverage. And let's not forget the interceptions. In the worst game of his career, Delhomme threw seven passes to his teammates, four to the other team, and the rest fell to the turf in 27 attempts.

Sunday Scrapbook, Week 10, #3: Coin Flippage (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:47:11 PST

"Panthers captain, I'd like you to call it in the air. Raiders captains, I'd like you to enjoy this...

Lucas comfortable with role of sacrificial lamb (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:26:00 PST

Ken Lucas' ability to forgive Steve Smith after a summer altercation has helped bring the Panthers together.

Winners and losers: Belichick works magic (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:13:00 PST

Bill Belichick appears to be doing his best coaching job since the Pats' 2001 Super Bowl team … possibly ever.

Panthers top Raiders 17-6 in mistake-filled game (AP)

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:48:38 PST

It's been more than three decades since a quarterback played a game as poorly as Jake Delhomme did and still ended up on the winning side. That's what facing a team as bad as the Oakland Raiders will do. Delhomme threw a touchdown pass on the opening drive but completed only six other passes while throwing four interceptions in the Carolina Panthers' 17-6 victory over the Raiders on Sunday.

Russell out with knee injury for Raiders (AP)

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:37:33 PST

Andrew Walter was scheduled to start at quarterback for the Oakland Raiders on Sunday in place of the injured JaMarcus Russell. Russell, who was slowed this week by tendinitis in his right knee, was listed as the third quarterback against the Carolina Panthers. Walter made his first start since Dec. 23, 2006, when he lost 20-9 to Kansas City.

Week 10 NFL picks: Joy of sacks for Giants, Steelers (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:26:35 PST

The New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers are duking it out every week for the NFL team lead in sacks, and it's no surprise they are on the short list of Super Bowl 43 favorites.

NFL Power Poll: Titans' Johnson leads impact rookies (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:26:34 PST

Rookie Chris Johnson leads the AFC in rushing yards (715), a primary reason the Titans are 8-0 and No. 1 in the Week 10 rankings. Check out the rest of the list.

Stewart questionable for Panthers (AP)

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:00:47 PST

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathan Stewart returned to practice Friday and was listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Oakland. Stewart had missed the previous two days of workouts because of a sore left heel. The first-round pick has been splitting carries with starter DeAngelo Williams.

Options after Smith come in handy for Panthers (AP)

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:01:36 PST

Steve Smith loves a challenge, and on Sunday he faces a big one: a match up against Oakland's shutdown cornerback, Nnamdi Asomugha. In the past, that would have brought concern to the Carolina Panthers, who had no reliable second receiving option. This season, they finally have a Plan B. "Steve was a one-man show.

Panthers RB Stewart sits out practice again (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:46:02 PST

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Ticker) - Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathan Stewart missed practiced for a second straight day Thursday, putting his availability in doubt for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders.

Panthers RB Stewart sidelined with heel injury (AP)

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:27:57 PST

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathan Stewart missed his second straight practice Thursday and was in a walking boot to protect his sore left heel. Stewart first complained of the injury two weeks ago. He played in Carolina's win over Arizona on Oct. 26, but was held to 10 yards on eight carries.

Hoops, tennis lover Johnson shines for Panthers (AP)

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:05:26 PST

Charles Johnson is only 6-foot-2, his first love is basketball and he's a mean doubles tennis player. It's hardly a resume that you'd think would produce the second-most sacks for the Carolina Panthers this season. "I was always a basketball player," Johnson said Wednesday. "If I was 6-8 I'd probably be a basketball player." Instead, the athletic, quick, if undersized Johnson has slowly developed...