CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers will be without running back Christian McCaffrey and several other key offensive pieces Sunday as they try to spoil the New Orleans Saints' bid to become the top seed in the NFC.
McCaffrey (quad) will miss his seventh straight game and 13th on the season, coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday.
Rhule also doesn't expect backup Mike Davis (ankle) to play, leaving the running back duties to Rodney Smith, Trenton Cannon and wide receiver Curtis Samuel.
Left tackle Russell Okung (calf) also has been ruled out, leaving converted guard Michael Schofield to protect quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's blind side.