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The Panthers finished the game without right guard Robert Hunt and center Austin Corbett, and both left the locker room with concerns after the loss to the Cardinals.

The Panthers fell to 0-2, after falling into an immediate 10-0 hole in the first quarter because of a pair of turnovers, which kept a dramatic late rallying from paying off.

The Panthers will be without veteran defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton this week, after he sustained a hamstring injury in the opener.

The veteran receiver played his first game in over a year, and the most snaps he's played in a game in nearly three years. And he's impressing his teammates with his ability to run routes, and pop back up from contact.

The Panthers have a decided edge over the Cardinals in their series history. Can Carolina add to the win column again on Sunday? Here are five things to watch for if the Panthers are to get the win.

Left tackle Ikem Ekwonu was a limited participant in Friday's practice. Defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton has been ruled out this week.

The Cardinals defensive end and the Panthers long snapper are first and second among active players on the all-time games played list, and will have 525 games between them come Sunday's meeting.

The Panthers game against the will air on CBS at 4:05 p.m. ET ...

Panthers CB Jaycee Horn is a Pro Bowler making highlight plays. That's not impressing his dad, longtime NFL WR Joe Horn. It's a demand for excellence that Jaycee loves, shaping what he demands from teammates.

The legendary safety played his final season here in 2000, and remains a member of the Panthers Radio Network. He finished his career with 57 interceptions.