HOUSTON (AP) — Carolina running back Christian McCaffrey left Thursday night’s 24-9 victory overthe Houston Texans with a hamstring injury and did not return.
McCaffrey had seven carries for 31 yards and two receptions for nine yards before he was injured.
McCaffrey, a 2019 All-Pro, pulled up on the game’s third series while running a sweep and did not return. McCaffrey, who missed 13 games last season due to injuries, appeared on the verge of a big game and there’s no denying the Panthers have a completely different offense without him in the backfield.
McCaffrey’s mere presence allows Carolina’s play-action passing game to function, and without him the Panthers could really struggle in Week 4 against Dallas.
Carolina improved to 3-0 with the victory.
Monday Night Madness
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is adding Monday night to its Wild Card Weekend.
