The Panthers will, however, be without a few key starters including right tackle Taylor Moton (elbow), defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson (ankle) and inside linebacker Josey Jewell (hamstring/groin)—all of whom were ruled out on Friday. Outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (shoulder) will also be a no-go for the second straight week.

Following this latest loss to Washington, Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, who caught one of his three targets for 17 yards in Week 7, expressed his displeasure with the team's effort.  "Frustrated,

#Panthers WR Diontae Johnson, listed as questionable with an ankle injury, should be good to go today, source said. Johnson currently leads the team with 262 receiving yards. If he does suit up, he’ll look to bounce back from a quiet performance in Week 5—where he recorded three catches for 23 yards in the Panthers’ 36-10 loss to the Chicago Bears.

Dionate Johnson's up and down season reached it's nadir in Sunday's week seven loss to the Washington Commanders. The insertion of Andy Dalton into the Carolina Panthers starting lineup did wonders for both Johnson and the offense as a whole,