The biggest absence is of course that of breakout starting running back Chuba Hubbard, who was placed on the injured reserve list on Saturday after the team discovered a calf stra

The Carolina Panthers have shut down leading rusher Chuba Hubbard for the final two games of the season because of a strained calf.

Hubbard finishes up his 2024 with career-highs in carries (250), rushing yards (1,195) and rushing touchdowns (10). He also earned his first NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his Week 16 heroics in the 36-30 overtime win over the Arizona Cardinals.