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Panthers' Rico Dowdle-Chuba Hubbard situation gets some clarity from ESPN insider

The biggest question of the week for the Carolina Panthers ahead of the Week 7 game against the New York Jets has been centered around running backs Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard.

Hubbard missed the last two games due to a calf injury, but he's back and healthy for the Week 7 contest on Sunday. However, Dowdle went nuclear during Hubbard's absence and that has led to calls for Dowdle to take over the starting job.

Unfortunately, head coach Dave Canales provided zero clarity on the situation during the week, but we did get an update from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler .

According to Fowler, the Panthers are expected to have their two backs split work at the start of the game and wil

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