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RB Spencer Ware is averaging 117.7 yards from scrimmage per game, third best in NFL. ...TE Travis Kelce leads Chiefs with 435 yards and 39 catches. ... Rookie WR Tyreek Hill has four TDs receiving, second most among NFL rookies, and is second in league in punt return average (16.7). ... CB Marcus Peters has 13 interceptions since 2015 season began, second most in NFL. ... LB Dee Ford had two sacks last week vs. Jaguars and eight in his last five games. ... Panthers have won two straight after 1-5 start. ... Panthers coach Ron Rivera and defensive coordinator Sean McDermott worked on Andy Reids staff in Philadelphia. ... Panthers QB Cam Newton passed for 232 yards and three TDs and ran for 78 yards in last meeting. ... RB Jonathan Stewart has four TDs in last three games. ... Greg Olsen leads NFL TEs with 45 receptions and 673 yards receiving. ... Panthers have 12 sacks in last two games and are second in NFL with 24. ... DT Star Lotulelei has four sacks in past four home games. ... 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