Dave Canales fires up the Panthers as injuries pile up before prime time
The Panthers are under strength heading into prime time.
A massive opportunity awaits the Carolina Panthers on the prime-time stage in Week 12. It won't be easy against the San Francisco 49ers, but this represents a chance for head coach Dave Canales' squad to formally announce itself as a resurgent force with the national audience watching closely.
Unfortunately for the Panthers, they are going into the eagerly anticipated contest with some troubling injury problems.
This is not uncommon, especially at this stage of the campaign. Every team is dealing with bumps and bruises. The Panthers haven't had their bye week yet to get healthy, so rolling with the punches is key.
Dave Canales issues rallying cry amid Carolina Panthers' injury concerns
The Panthers will be without starting center Cade Mays. If that wasn't bad enough, Carolina doesn't have its linebacker tandem of Trevin Wallace and Christian Rozeboom available. But instead of looking on the pessimistic side, Canales issued a rallying cry to those further down the pecking order set to gain additional involvement.
"It's pretty common league-wide, specifically for us, with some of the changes we have. There's two ways to look at it for me. I'm always looking at opportunities for guys to show us what they can do and how they can help our team win."Dave Canales via Panthers.com
It's all hands on deck. The Panthers don't have any room for passengers, especially against another NFC playoff hopeful. Being without Mays, Rozeboom, and Wallace isn't ideal, but Canales is confident he has the strength in depth to compensate for these absences.
Austin Corbett will replace Mays, with Chandler Zavala keeping his spot at the right guard position despite a lackluster outing against the Atlanta Falcons. The defensive second-level problems are much more severe, and that won't go unnoticed by head coach Kyle Shanahan during his planning for the clash.
A combination of Maema Njongmeta, Claudin Cherelus, undrafted rookie Bam Martin-Scott, and practice squad elevation Krys Barnes to get the job done. And keeping running back Christian McCaffrey quiet represents a tall order that the Panthers know incredibly well.
Hopefully, Wallace, Rozeboom, and Mays can all get back in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Rams. But until then, everyone needs to roll up their sleeves, display the correct resolve, and execute the game plan effectively to give Carolina a fighting chance of securing another stunning upset on the road.
There is no time for the Panthers to wallow. After all, a win could propel Canales' team to the NFC South summit if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers come unstuck.
BREAKING: Controversial Eagles vs. Cowboys Game Leads to Suspension of Four Referees
In a stunning turn of events following the Philadelphia Eagles’ heartbreaking 21–24 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 12, the NFL has announced the suspension of four referees who officiated the game. The league’s investigation uncovered several significant errors made by the officiating crew that directly impacted the outcome of the game, leaving Eagles fans and players questioning the fairness of the contest.
The game, played at the iconic AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2025, saw Philadelphia take a commanding 21–0 lead in the first half. However, a series of controversial calls—or lack thereof—shifted the momentum in favor of the Cowboys, culminating in Dallas’ 24–21 victory.
One of the most glaring missed calls occurred in the fourth quarter when the Eagles’ defense appeared to force a turnover or stop but were instead ruled otherwise despite clear evidence to the contrary; the missed call allowed Dallas to maintain possession and build the comeback.
Another pivotal moment came late in the third quarter when the Eagles’ offense, after dominating early, stalled on multiple drives and allowed the Cowboys to sneak back into the game. The officiating crew’s inability to call multiple key infractions at crucial moments further fueled frustration among fans and players alike.
The NFL’s decision to suspend the four referees underscores the seriousness with which the league handles officiating issues. In an official statement, the NFL reiterated its commitment to fairness and accountability, stressing that these suspensions are part of an ongoing review process to uphold the integrity of the game.
For the Eagles, the loss drops their record to 8–3 on the season. Despite the frustration, head coach Nick Sirianni remains confident in his team’s resilience. “We’ll learn from this and keep pushing forward,” Sirianni stated in his post‑game comments.
As the NFL continues its investigation into the officiating crew, the Eagles and their supporters await further updates, hoping for accountability and transparency in the handling of this controversial situation. Fans are especially eager for clarity on how such errors were allowed to affect a game where Philadelphia held a dominant lead early and still couldn’t secure the win.
