Panthers Lose Key Receivers for Broncos Matchup

Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen Ruled Out for Week 12

The Carolina Panthers will be without two of their top wide receivers for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. Diontae Johnson and Adam Thielen have both been ruled out due to injuries.

Johnson Dealing with Toe Injury

Johnson suffered a toe injury in last week's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The injury was initially thought to be minor, but further evaluation revealed a more serious issue.

Johnson is the Panthers' leading receiver this season with 65 catches for 863 yards and four touchdowns. His absence will be a major blow to the Panthers' passing attack.

Thielen Nursing Hamstring Injury

Thielen has been dealing with a hamstring injury since Week 8. He aggravated the injury in last week's game and is now expected to miss multiple weeks.

Thielen has 42 catches for 521 yards and three touchdowns this season. He is a key part of the Panthers' offense and his absence will be felt.

Outlook for Panthers' Offense

The Panthers will now be relying heavily on DJ Moore and Terrace Marshall Jr. to step up in the absence of Johnson and Thielen. Moore is a Pro Bowl receiver and Marshall has shown flashes of potential.

However, the loss of Johnson and Thielen is still a major setback for the Panthers' offense. They will need to find a way to replace their production if they want to stay in contention for a playoff spot.

Conclusion

The Panthers' offense will be facing a tough challenge on Sunday without Johnson and Thielen. Moore and Marshall will need to have big games if the Panthers want to pull off an upset against the Broncos.