The Panthers face Atlanta with two starters out, forcing a reshuffle—Corbett and Hunt land on IR with a grade-3 MCL sprain and a torn biceps. Cade Mays takes over center, Chandler Zavala steps in at guard, and Carolina tries to protect Bryce Young while keeping the run game functional. The early line change could shape fantasy outputs for WRs and RBs.

Expect a battering of quick throws and screens as the unit settles; if the replacements gel quickly, Carolina can maintain balance; otherwise, fantasy managers should re-evaluate protection-based targets and potential streaming options as the line develops chemistry.

Carolina Panthers center Austin Corbett faces another left-knee setback after Week 2, adding to a brutal injury ledger that includes a 2022 ACL tear, a 2023 MCL tear, and 2024 biceps surgery. The latest issue could require surgery and threaten his season, testing his famed resilience and the Panthers' interior line stability.

Corbett’s comeback story—returning from repeated injuries to perform at a high level—remains central as Panthers fans weigh run-blocking continuity and pass protection. They hope this scare isn’t as serious as feared and that Corbett can again answer the bell for a franchise hungry for trench stability.