Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) is expected to miss a few weeks according to Joe Person of The Athletic and Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

This is as good of news as expected considering how quick CMC was ruled out of Carolina's Week 3 win at Houston. Carolina is 3-0 with a tougher schedule ahead, but rushing CMC back after a lengthy injury-plagued 2020 would not be ideal. Chuba Hubbard and Royce Freeman will carry the workload until McCaffrey is back.

Kyle Allen says Washington is trying to push Antonio Gibson into a similar role as Christian McCaffrey played in Carolina.

Related players: J.D McKissic, Jaret Patterson, Peyton Barber

That's a big role, as the tweet went on to say. But Rivera would know the role well, coming from Carolina. He's compared Gibson to McCaffrey in the past so it may not be a big surprise. But as we learned last year, McKissic is very nice pass catching back who could ease some of that workload, and undrafted free agent Patterson has looked good as well. He was recently compared to Darren Sproles. But this is certainly good news for Gibson and his potential workload.

Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will not play Week 17.

McCaffrey will be shut down for the year in what has been a lost season for the star running back. McCaffrey only appeared in three games this season due to a variety of injuries, but was effective when on the field. Mike Davis is also expected to miss Week 17, leaving Carolina very shorthanded at running back. McCaffrey will return as an elite RB1 in fantasy leagues next season.

Panthers coach Matt Rhule says he would lean toward Christian McCaffrey (quad) not playing in the finale based on what he knows and has seen.

Related players: Mike Davis

This shouldn't come as a surprise at this point. That would mean the running back, and likely first overall pick in your fantasy draft, has missed 13 of 16 games this season, the tweet went on to say. Davis will again resume the RB1 role in the final week of the season.

Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Washington Football Team, according to the team's official injury report.

CMC's lost season is almost over. Mike Davis will continue to be Carolina's lead back, with Rodney Smith seeing work as the season winds down.

Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is not practicing Wednesday due to his thigh injury.

It's safe to say McCaffrey's Week 16 status is in doubt, a fitting conclusion to a hugely disappointing season for the star running back. McCaffrey still displayed elite skills when he was on the field, but injuries completely derailed his season for the Panthers and fantasy managers. McCaffrey will return as an elite RB1 in fantasy next season.