Panthers Ready to Roll With ‘2-Headed Monster’ of Hubbard, Dowdle

Rico Dowdle went on a historic tear in two games filling in for Hubbard, with 389 rushing yards and 473 scrimmage yards.

Rico Dowdle #5 of the Carolina Panthers runs for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium on Oct. 12, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. Grant Halverson/Getty Images

For the Carolina Panthers, getting running back Chuba Hubbard back is a good problem to have.

In the two weeks since Hubbard went down with a calf injury, Rico Dowdle went on an absolute tear, with nearly 400 rushing yards and nearly 500 yards from scrimmage. Hubbard is set to return this week against the New York Jets. Speaking to reporters in the locker room Wednesday, both Hubbard and Dowdle said it will be a good thing to have them both in the backfield.