Cardinals vs. Panthers injury report & starting lineup in Week 4

In Week 4 of the 2022 season, the Arizona Cardinals will travel to Bank of America Stadium to face the Carolina Panthers. Both the Cardinals and the Panthers are currently 1-2 this season. Carolina won their Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints (22-14) after two consecutive losses. Arizona lost their last game against the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Los Angeles Rams. Both franchises will look to secure their second season win when they face off against each other on Sunday, October 2.

Let's take a look at the injury report and starting lineups for each team in this Sunday's NFL matchup.

Cardinals vs. Panthers injury report

Carolina running back Christian McCaffrey carrying the ball

Arizona Cardinals

Player	Position	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday
Marquise Brown	WR	NIR-Rest	DNP	–
A.J. Green	WR	Knee	DNP	DNP
Zach Ertz	TE	NIR-Rest	DNP	–
Kelvin Beachum	T	NIR-Rest	DNP	–
Rodney Hudson	C	Knee	DNP	Limited
Justin Pugh	G	Elbow	DNP	Limited
J.J. Watt	DE	Calf	DNP	DNP
Rashard Lawrence	DT	Hand	DNP	DNP
Ezekiel Turner	LB	Ankle	DNP	DNP
Zaven Collins	LB	Shoulder	Limited	Limited
James Conner	RB	Knee	Limited	Limited
Greg Dortch	WR	Back	Limited	Limited
Rondale Moore	WR	Hamstring	Limited	Limited
Matt Prater	K	Right Hip	Limited	Limited

Carolina Panthers

Player	Position	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday
Christian McCaffrey	RB	Thigh	DNP	DNP
Marquis Haynes Sr.	DE	Knee	–	DNP
Jaycee Horn	CB	Calf	Limited	Full
Frankie Luvu	LB	Shoulder	–	Limited
Laviska Shenault Jr.	WR	Hamstring	Limited	DNP
Ian Thomas	TE	Ankle	Limited	Limited
Stantley Thomas-Oliver	CB	Achilles	Limited	Limited
Xavier Woods	S	Hamstring	Limited	Limited

Arizona RB James Conner (knee), Zaven Collins (shoulder), kicker Matt Prater (hip), receivers Greg Dortch (back), Rondale Moore (hamstring), Rodney Hudson and Justin Pugh were limited in practice on Thursday.

A.J. Green missed Thursday's practice and remains doubtful with a knee injury. DE J.J. Watt (Calf injury) and Rashard Lawrence (hand) did not participate in Thursday's practices

Carolina have listed Laviska Shenault Jr. (hamstring), defensive end Marquis Haynes Jr. (knee) and cornerback Stanley Thomas-Oliver (Achilles) as questionable. Running back Christian McCaffrey missed two days but was limited on Friday.

Cardinals vs. Panthers lineups

Arizona Cardinals

Kyler Murray QB, James Conner RB, Eno Benjamin RB, Darrel Williams RB, Marquise Brown WR, Greg Dortch WR, Andy Isabella WR, Andre Baccellia WR, Javon Wims WR, Zach Ertz TE, Maxx Williams TE, Stephen Anderson TE.

Carolina Panthers

Baker Mayfield QB, Christian McCaffrey RB, Chuba Hubbard RB, D'Onta Foreman RB, D.J. Moore WR, Robbie Anderson WR, Shi Smith WR, Laviska Shenault WR, Rashard Higgins WR, Ian Thomas TE, Tommy Tremble TE, Giovanni Ricci TE, Eddy Pineiro K.

Match preview

Carolina are -2 point favorites to beat Arizona on Sunday. The odds reflect how tough a game this is to call, with neither side looking tremendous at present. Whichever side loses will face some tough questions from the media as both coaches could already be in the hot seat.

Panthers head coach Matt Rhule needs a strong showing after two disappointing seasons in charge, recording only five wins in each campaign. Kliff Kingsbury could be in trouble in Arizona, as their end-of-season collapses have become a hallmark of his coaching career. With so much already at stake, this should be a good game of football.