News Blitz: 9/21 – 49ers injuries, Vikings look-ahead
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After a convincing 46-27 win over the San Francisco 49ers the Panthers are looking ahead to their next opponent, the Minnesota Vikings.
After losing quarterback Terry Bridgewater for the season the Vikings traded with the Eagles to acquire quarterback Sam Bradford who will be starting Sunday.
This Sunday also marks the return of former Panther cornerback Captain Munnerlyn.
Jonathan Stewart is expected to miss 1-2 weeks with a hamstring injury suffered during the 49ers game. Expect Fozzy Whittaker and Cameron Artis-Payne to be active.
For the Vikings, running back Adrian Peterson will have surgery on a torn meniscus and left tackle Matt Kalil, younger brother of Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil, is headed to injured reserve with a hip injury.
Panthers Safety Dean Marlowe has been placed on injured reserve after an recurring hamstring injury flared up during the 49ers game.
Carolina Huddle
- Video: Kelvin Benjamin is a grown ass man
- Carolina Panthers Week 2 Statistical Highlights
- Video: Upset Ron Rivera Ends Press Conference Early
- Carolina Panthers James Bradberry rated top NFL corner for week 2
Black & Blue Review
- Panthers 6-Pack: Benjamin, Stewart, Ginn, Bradberry/Boston, Kaepernick and ‘Brain Farts’
- A Rule Change to Note as Dean Marlowe Heads to IR
- What They’re Saying: Sad Night in Charlotte; Captain’s Return; Week Two Reviews
Panthers.com
Cat Scratch Reader
- Kickin’ It Old School: Andy Lee is Awesome!
- The Hog Molly Report: Week 2, Panthers vs 49ers
- 3 Plays to Love, 3 Plays to Hate: Week 2 vs 49ers
USA Today Panthers Wire
- Panthers face toughest test yet in Vikings’ defense
- Vikings add LT Matt Kalil to injured reserve, RB Adrian Peterson to have surgery
- Vote for Panthers’ CB James Bradberry for Rookie of the Week vs. 49ers
- 4 wild offensive stats from Panthers’ Week 2 win vs. 49ers
Charlotte Observer
AL.com