CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Carolina Panthers won't change their offensive approach for the Dallas Cowboys just because rookie Chuba Hubbard will replace Pro Bowl running back Christian McCaffrey, who is out several weeks with a hamstring injury.
Hubbard will start against Dallas and will be backed up by Royce Freeman, coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday. Freeman was claimed off waivers on Sept. 2 after being released by Denver.
"Obviously, you can't replace the production of Christian McCaffrey,'' Rhule said. "But those other players, they've been waiting for their opportunity.