Jonathon Brooks Not Expected To Play Week 9

Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) is listed as questionable for this weekend's game vs. the Saints, but HC Dave Canales said Friday that Brooks is unlikely to play. The rookie was a full-go in practice this week, but it looks like the team wants to give him one more week to ramp up. We'd expect Brooks to make his NFL debut against the Giants next week -- although it's worth noting that Carolina has a bye the following week. Brooks' absence this Sunday keeps Hubbard safely inside RB2 territory in the Week 9 Rankings.