Panthers' Chuba Hubbard: Trending in right direction

Hubbard (ankle) and interim head coach Steve Wilks both said Monday that they feel good about the possibility of the running back playing Week 9, Steve Reed of the Associated Press and Joe Person of The Athletic report.

Hubbard wasn't able to practice during Week 8 prep due to an ankle injury he picked up Week 7. However, it appears the time off was beneficial for the running back, and he'll have a shot to play Sunday against the Bengals. With Christian McCaffrey gone, D'Onta Foreman has dominated over the last two games, but if Hubbard is available, expect him to carve out a role as well this weekend.