Rivera: TE Olsen, CB Tillman will play against Giants

If the Panthers want to beat the Giants, they will have to do it without one of the leading rushers in the NFL. Rashad Jennings took the bulk of the workload, rushing 22 times for 81 yards, which were both highs by a Giants running back this year.

The Panthers, especially after all the bruises that appeared in the recent weeks, should rest their starters if they lock up the No. 1 seed in the NFC. “I’ve grown up watching this guy – he knows how to execute and pick apart a defense”. Where I think they’ve really progressed-because I’ve played against them, I can’t remember how many years-he sees things, he may change protection, he gets them in a favorable play. The Panthers also have former Bear Greg Olsen catching passes from Cam Newton.

Manning was walking around after practice without any limp and Kubiak said Manning would make the trip “and be a part of everything we’re doing and he’ll be on the sidelines, I’d assume”.

Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo: “He’s a big, strong guy. He deserves all the credit in the world for the plays that he’s been able to make”. Harris’ injury came against the Dolphins on Monday.

Odell Beckham Jr. has eclipsed 125 receiving yards and caught a touchdown in each of his six career games in the month of December. Will Tye starts at tight end.

All the talk surrounding the Carolina Panthers right now is about one thing – and it’s not the Super Bowl.

Carolina has the league’s second-best rushing offense at 141.9 yards per game, while Stewart is third in the NFL with 989 yards. Although they rank first place in the National Football League, it is just not enough for them. Rashad Jennings leads the way with 512 yards and a touchdown. Avoiding injuries is something you can’t overlook, but there’s more to it than just that. They added moderately priced, mid-level free agents in the offseason who were familiar with the team’s system. Do I expect him to give push up the middle? Yes. As a result, Rivera told the media that either Mike Tolbert for Fozzy Whittaker will replace Stewart for the week. “We have some stuff on the table, too”.

Olsen chose to commit to Miami in May of 2012, but while enrolled he was suspended three times for violating team rules.

“This is one of his best years so far just going off it stats-wise”, cornerback Prince Amukamara said Friday.

The Carolina Panthers continue their question for perfection as the team sits undefeated on the season with a marquee matchup against the New York Giants ahead of them.

The Giants defense held Elway to under 200 yards through the air while Graham tossed for 265 with the pair of scores. Not with young WR stud Kelvin Benjamin missing the season with an injury.

And then there is Newton, a quarterback who is not afraid to pitch it to a wide receiver or take it himself.

Many aren’t giving the Giants a chance in the game, mostly due to the Giants going from 5-4 and looking like they could wrap up the NFC East, to 6-7 and in a three-way tie for the division and in need of some help.