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Canales Non-Committal on Who’ll Start at RB vs. Jets; Dowdle, Hubbard Taking It All in Stride

On Sunday, Panthers coach Dave Canales has not named a starter against the New York Jets, while Chuba Hubbard returns from a calf injury after missing two games.
Rising play from a backup has prompted the current competition as Rico Dowdle, Panthers running back, has come off two career games and Chuba Hubbard, Panthers running back, remains the established starter.
Canales praised Dowdle, saying `I think he's earned everything that he's done in the last two weeks` and `He's earned the right to help this team, and he will,` while Dowdle downplayed starting chatter, saying coaches will decide and he expects to get into a rhythm.
The Panthers head into Sunday chasing a first road win, relying on depth as Chuba Hubbard cramped in recent fourth quarters with Trevor Etienne and DeeJay Dallas providing backup.
Both backs' past sharing experience points to a split approach since Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard have prior experience sharing carries, while Carolina blocking scheme and run-game rhythm support this.

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