Miami’s Week 5 inactives keep De’Von Achane and Ollie Gordon II as the backfield anchors, with Jaylen Wright sidelined again and Tyreek Hill on IR. Tahj Washington will be active for his first NFL game as the emergency QB, while Zeek Biggers, Storm Duck, and Cedrick Wilson Jr. sit. Ethan Bonner returns to the lineup. Panthers list Chuba Hubbard, Ja’Tavion Sanders, Tershawn Wharton, Chau Smith-Wade, Jaden Crumedy, and Clauden Cherelus as inactive. Fantasy note: Washington’s debut adds a floor-upside element for Miami while backfield shares tighten with limited RB depth, and the Panthers’ inactives hint at defensive or positional matchups to exploit.

Patriots 42, Panthers 13. Carolina’s shell of a game falls apart after a quick, promising opening drive as Bryce Young is pressured and the offense stalls. New England strikes with chunk plays, a big punt return, and a balanced attack led by Drake Maye and TreVeyon Henderson. Carolina’s defense and special teams misfires compound the damage, leaving the Panthers with a wide gap to close before their next test vs. Miami.