While standing on the Panthers’ sideline for the entire game Thursday night, I saw several things that suggested their game plan was geared more toward passing than running the ball.

How about the Dolphins? Two inexcusable penalties from the offensive line in a row, and they come back and run for a key first down on third-and-16? Okay.

Not much stretching of the field going on here. The Dolphins lack that element and thus far Jake Delhomme has overthrown Steve Smith on a few deep shots.

That is Carolina Panther power football. Opening drive is what they do best. Lot of power runs and a few intermediate passes.

Panthers WR Steve Smith was involved in a minor car accident on his way to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte today.

The injury report is out for Thursday night’s game between the Dolphins and Panthers, and both teams are facing question marks with some key players.

Ronnie Brown was held out of practice by the Dolphins, a day after injuring his right foot.

Leading by six points, facing fourth-and-2 at their own 28-yard line, with 2 minutes and eight seconds left in the game, the Patriots elected to gamble.

Panthers WR Steve Smith left Sunday’s matchup with the Falcons moments after scoring his second touchdown of the game, but he returned during the third quarter.

Panthers LT Jordan Gross was carted off the field with his right leg immobilized and will not return to Sunday’s game against the Falcons with what the team called an ankle injury.

Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams is active for Sunday’s game against the Falcons, NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports.

Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart is expected to play Sunday against the Falcons, but RB DeAngelo Williams‘ status will be a game-time decision after he missed two of three practices this week with a sore left knee, NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports, citing a league source.

Falcons WR Roddy White is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Panthers after being limited in practice all week with a knee injury.

Teams have released their Week 10 practice participation reports through Wednesday. Here’s a look at some notable developments.

With all of the Week 9 action in the books, here’s a look at some of Sunday’s notable injuries we’re tracking.