While QB Sam Darnold has been strong as a running option, especially considering his five touchdowns on the ground, the Panthers are very much looking forward to the return of Christian McCaffrey, who could play Sunday against the Eagles.
Bengals RB Joe Mixon has been diagnosed with a low-grade ankle sprain, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He is day-to-day, according to coach Zac Taylor.
The Jaguars placed wide receiver DJ Chark on injured reserve on Monday because of a fractured left ankle he suffered early in Thursday night’s loss to Cincinnati, and head coach Urban Meyer said it’s unclear how long Chark will be out.