//The Day After: Matt Rhule wants to see Panthers' “best game” in last December lesson

The Day After: Matt Rhule wants to see Panthers' “best game” in last December lesson

INJURY UPDATE

Rhule is already anticipating a mixed bag on the offensive line this week after backup left tackle Trent Scott left with a shoulder injury and didn’t return.

Rhule said Scott was “probably a no” for this week, leaving them threadbare at tackle.

Versatile sub Michael Schofield finished the game, but Rhule wasn’t ready to commit to him as the starter, saying he wanted to see how the week went and whether they promote anyone from the practice squad.

Scott was starting for Russell Okung, who was inactive because of his calf injury. Greg Little went on IR earlier this month after he was injured in practice, so the left tackle spot could be a grab bag this week.

Rhule also said he was “leaning toward no” for running back Christian McCaffrey, though he wanted to wait until