The big question for the Panthers this week is whether or not the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Month Jeremy Chinn will be able to play against the Chiefs. It sounds like we may have to wait until 90 minutes before kickoff to find out. Even though he was upgraded on Thursday, Chinn is one of three players who have been listed as questionable for Sunday’s game.
Here is the team’s complete Week 9 injury report.
| Player | Inury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
| LB/DB Jeremy Chinn | Knee | DNP | Limited | Limited | Questionable |
| OT Russell Okung | Calf | Limited | Limited | DNP | Doubtful |
| DT Zach Kerr | Toe | Limited | Full | Full | Questionable |
| CB Donte Jackson | Toe | Full | Full | Full | – |
| CB Corn Elder | Neck | Limited | Full | Full | – |
| QB Teddy Bridgewater | Neck | Full | Full | Full | – |
| DE Marquis Haynes | Shoulder | – | DNP | Limited | Questionable |
| TE Chris Manhertz | Shoulder | – | Full | Full | – |
If starter Russell Okung is ruled out again, the Panthers will likely rely on a rotation of Trent Scott and Greg Little at left tackle. Neither has proven consistent enough to lock down the job as of yet.
As for Zach Kerr, last week rookie Bravvion Roy started in his place next to Derrick Brown. That would likely continue if Kerr is unavailable.
Replacing Chinn is far more difficult, though. Defensive coordinator Phil Snow told reporters that it will be a committee approach if Chinn can’t play.
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