The Panthers have lost their starting center for the rest of Sunday’s game against the Patriots.
Matt Paradis left the game in the first quarter with a knee injury and he has been ruled out after going to the sideline. Sam Tecklenburg has taken over the snapping duties for Carolina.
It’s been a slow start offensively for Carolina. They went three and out on their first drive and punted again after a Sam Darnold intentional grounding penalty on the second possession. Christian McCaffrey has run twice for 6 yards in his return from a hamstring injury.
The Patriots haven’t done much better. They’ve picked up two first downs, but have also punted twice to open the game so it remains scoreless in Charlotte.