CHARLOTTE What has become apparent all season will become official Sunday — Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad won't be a factor.

CHARLOTTE Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner was supposed to be finished long ago.

But here he is, 38 years old and nearly as good as ever, having just taken the Cardinals — yes, the Cardinals — to the Super Bowl and kept them at a high level.

CHARLOTTE If the Carolina Panthers didn't have enough problems this weekend, they appear to be facing a polished Arizona passing game a man down.

CHARLOTTE Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers made a rare appearance in front of reporters Thursday, but his teammates say his presence around them is growing by the week.

CHARLOTTE In the end, the indecision of the past few days was solved by something Carolina Panthers coach John Fox said on Monday, while he was still pondering who to start at quarterback.

CHARLOTTE Carolina Panthers coach John Fox said Wednesday he’s sticking with beleaguered quarterback Jake Delhomme this week at Arizona, giving his long-time starter a chance to fix his season against the team that started this mess.

CHARLOTTE The Carolina Panthers did the expected Tuesday, releasing safety Keith Lewis after his one-week stay.

CHARLOTTE Carolina Panthers coach John Fox wouldn’t say Monday whether he’d stick with quarterback Jake Delhomme this week or not, but insisted he needed to see improvement from his passing game.

CHARLOTTE Even after the most crushing losses, the ones in which he was nearly alone in responsibility, Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme always stood up and took it and looked ready for the next fight. But not Sunday.

CHARLOTTE Two weeks ago, same building, similar situation, and Kenny Moore made the play.

He didn't on Sunday, fumbling a punt in the fourth quarter, which drove the final stake through the hearts of the Carolina Panthers in their 20-9 loss to Buffalo.