Overview

• The Panthers back won the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after his Week 5 performance was announced on Wednesday.
• He rushed for a career-high 206 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries with 28 receiving yards in a 27-24 win that tied the largest comeback in team history.
• Chuba Hubbard, out last week with a calf strain, worked on the side at Wednesday’s practice and said he feels great, though his availability remains a coaching decision.
• In his first season with Carolina, Dowdle has 289 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 51 carries through five games.
• Dallas visits in Week 6, with Schottenheimer calling Dowdle “a skilled runner” and the Cowboys ranking 23rd against the run.