Report: Christian McCaffrey Likely to Play vs. Cardinals

The Panthers look like they'll be gaining their top offensive weapon off the injury report against the Cardinals.

The Arizona Cardinals would have loved a break from playing Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, but it looks like that won't be the case. 

On Saturday evening, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported McCaffrey is likely to play. 

Panthers’ RB Christian McCaffrey, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a thigh injury, is likely to play vs. the Cardinals, per source. McCaffrey missed two practices last week, a sign he might not be at full strength.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 2, 2022

Last season, McCaffrey rushed the ball 13 times for 95 yards and caught 10 passes for 66 yards in Carolina's 34-10 win at State Farm Stadium. 

McCaffrey has played in all three games thus far, but missed Wednesday and Thursday before being limited on Friday. He was one of four Carolina players carrying a questionable status heading into the game.

For Arizona, J.J. Watt is also questionable, but with the Cardinals elevating a safety and receiver from the practice squad, some have speculated that bodes well for his status. Much like CMC, Watt missed the first two days of practice before being limited on Friday.

The Cardinals are +1.5-point underdogs on SI Sportsbook. Arizona hasn't beaten Carolina since 2013, and they've yet to win in a regular season game in Charlotte since 2002.

Carolina averages a mere 276.3 yards per game, third-worst in the NFL. McCaffrey hopes to fix that trend moving forward, while the Cardinals' defense has other ideas. 

We'll officially know who is active/inactive 90 minutes before kickoff. 

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