*Christian McCaffrey – Noteworthy
RB Christian McCaffrey ran for 101 yards and caught 12 passes for 77 more on Sunday. McCaffrey has 106 receptions this season, breaking the NFL record for receptions by a running back (102 for Matt Forte in 2014). He also broke Carolina’s single-season franchise record for most receptions by a Panthers player regardless of position (Steve Smith had 103 in 2005). Finally, McCaffrey became the third player in NFL history to record at least 100 receptions and 1,000 rushing yards in a single season (joining LaDainian Tomlinson and Matt Forte).
Jarius Wright – Noteworthy
WR Jarius Wright had season highs in both receptions (seven) and receiving yards (69) in Sunday loss to Atlanta.
Kyle Allen – Noteworthy
QB Kyle Allen, an undrafted rookie out of Houston who had been promoted from the Panthers’ practice squad last week, got in Sunday’s game and completed all four of his passes for 38 yards, including a 24-yard pass to Jarius Wright.
Taylor Heinicke – Important – Injury
QB Taylor Heinicke was 33 of 53 for 274 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions on Sunday in his first career start. He had to leave the game with an elbow injury.