Injuries plague Panthers after Carolina win
Carolina defensive end Chuck Smith will miss at least three more games while rehabilitating a knee injury. Coach George Seifert cited a Birmingham rehab setup with Dr. James Andrews' staff as beneficial. Fellow end Jason Peter also faces at least one more week out with a neck stinger, and Alvin McKinley will miss six weeks with a torn PCL. Wide receivers Muhsin Muhammad and Donald Hayes are likely limited in practice but expected to play Sunday.
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Panthers Notebook: Akabutuka Injured But Stays In For 103 Yards
Panthers notes say Akabutuka sprained ankle but finished with a season high 103 rushing yards. Beuerlein executed a crowd-pleasing quarterback sneak for a first down, Floyd had a bigger role with a 5 yard TD catch, and Means was active on kickoff returns. Panthers award game balls to Campbell Williams and Nedney as they prepare for a midweek practice schedule.
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Panthers salvage season with comeback win and wary optimism
Panthers coach Seifert praised the late surge after a string of losses and turnovers, saying the victory against a tough opponent revived a season that had teetered on the brink. Quarterback Beuerlein stressed relief and the need to build on the win while remaining focused and disciplined.
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NFL Glance Sunday results and upcoming Week schedule
Summary of Sunday NFL results with scores for all games including Miami 22 Buffalo 13 and Chicago 10 New Orleans 31. Upcoming Monday and Sunday schedules list open dates for teams such as Miami Detroit Dallas St Louis and Kansas City plus Monday night Jacksonville at Tennessee.
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Vikings Beat Buccaneers In NFC Central Showdown
Minnesota improves to 5-0 with a 30-23 win over Tampa Bay at the Metrodome. Culpepper connects with Moss for a 42 yard TD plus a 27 yard rushing score. Anderson adds two field goals. Bucs slip to 3-3 after three straight losses as Johnson fumbles and McDaniel struggles with crowd noise.
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Eagles' Staley Faces More Tests Amid Injury Setback
Duce Staley of the Philadelphia Eagles may miss the rest of the season after injuring his right ankle in a 38-10 win over Atlanta. An upcoming exam could decide if he needs a cast and six weeks out, or surgery.
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