On Sunday afternoon, the Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers will do battle at Bank of America Stadium. Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will be making his debut after sitting out of Week 1, still recovering from offseason ankle surgery.
Chiefs vs. Panthers 2014: How to watch online, TV schedule, radio and more
A pair of playoff teams meet with the intention of taking steps forward this season.
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Kansas City will be without Eric Berry for the second straight week, as the All-Pro strong safety is dealing with tendonitis in his heel. Berry is not expected to miss significant time, but needs rest to deal with the ailment.
More on the matchup: Carolina has high expectations after winning the NFC South behind an excellent defense. The Panthers went 12-4 and earned a first-round bye before losing to the San Francisco 49ers, but appear primed for another solid campaign should their receivers hold up.
NFL preseason Sunday
NFL preseason Sunday
Carolina decided to part ways with Steve Smith, while also losing Ted Ginn Jr. and Brandon LaFell to free agency. The Panthers brought in Jerricho Cotchery and first-round pick Kelvin Benjamin to offset the losses, but it could be tough going early.
Kansas City also is looking for better receiving options in 2014, and may have a diamond in the rough with undrafted rookie free-agent Albert Wilson. Wilson has impressed in camp and is running with the second team. He caught two passes for 14 yards and also had a 50-yard kickoff return against the Bengals in the preseason opener.
Second-year tight end Travis Kelce is another youngster getting attention. Kelce missed the entire 2013 season after undergoing microfracture surgery on his knee. However, Kelce starred against Cincinnati with an impressive 69-yard touchdown, in which he outran the Bengals secondary.
Game Date/Time and Location: Sunday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C.
TV schedule and distribution map: FOX; The506.com
Live coverage and updates:
Chiefs blog: Arrowhead Pride / Follow Arrowhead Pride on Twitter
Panthers blog: Cat Scratch Reader/ Follow Cat Scratch Reader on Twitter
Radio schedule: Kansas City:101.1 The Fox; Carolina: 111.0 WBT
Watch Online: Verizon subscribers can watch games live with the NFL Mobile app (subscription required). NFL Game Pass offers live online broadcasts to users outside the USA.
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