Dowdle leads a Panthers ground game facing Dallas’s front while Moton is out and Corbett/Hunt are banged up, inviting a heavier run plan. Dallas pressure, Prescott’s hot streak, and Pickens’ rise as Dallas’ top target with Lamb sidelined test Carolina’s defense. Evero must tighten the big-play allow list while Dowdle and Williams carry key duties in Week 6.

Hubbard remains the Panthers’ workhorse for Week 3, even with interior-line injuries. He should still handle the lion’s share of carries, making him a viable start in most leagues against Atlanta.

Pacheco’s early-season slump and KC’s backfield committee limit his upside, while Chubb’s return provides a steadier floor for Cleveland, though the ceiling isn’t sky-high. Use a start-sit tool to lock in Week 3 decisions.

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.