Carolina Panthers: Week 16 Thursday injury report vs Detroit Lions

Every player on the Carolina Panthers’ injury report has been listed as a full participant as of Thursday, the team announced. The short list of five players saw three players elevate from limited on Wednesday to full today.

Carolina dropped last week’s game to the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-16. Prior to that, the Panthers logged two-straight wins over the Broncos and Seahawks, respectively. They’ll look to get back on track this Saturday against the Detroit Lions, who will be heading into Carolina boasting a three-game win streak.

Kickoff is set for Christmas Eve and 1 p.m. ET in Carolina. Here is the full injury report ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Lions:

• CB Jaycee Horn (shoulder) – FP
• TE Ian Thomas (thigh) – FP
• LB Joel Iyiegbuniwe (hamstring) – FP
• CB CJ Henderson (ankle) – FP
• FS Myles Hartsfield – FP

NFL, Google announce exclusive TV distribution for Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV

The NFL reached an agreement on Thursday with Youtube to distribute NFL Sunday Ticket to YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels. The agreement will allow fans of the NFL the ability to access out-of-market games from any location.

Starting in the 2023 season, NFL Sunday Ticket will be available on YouTube’s subscription businesses as an add-on package on YouTube TV or a standalone a-la-carte option on YouTube Primetime Channels.

“We’re excited to bring NFL Sunday Ticket to YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels and usher in a new era of how fans across the United States watch and follow the NFL,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a release. “For a number of years we have been focused on increased digital distribution of our games and this partnership is yet another example of us looking towards the future and building the next generation of NFL fans.”

“YouTube has long been a home for football fans, whether they’re streaming live games, keeping up with their home team, or watching the best plays in highlights,” said Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube. “Through this expanded partnership with the NFL, viewers will now also be able to experience the game they love in compelling and innovative ways through YouTube TV or YouTube Primetime Channels. We’re excited to continue our work with the NFL to make YouTube a great place for sports lovers everywhere.”

Since NFL Sunday Ticket’s launch in 1994, it has been an exclusive product for DirecTV’s satellite service.