The Carolina Panthers are two days away from their season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Heading into that matchup there are a lot of questions surrounding the health status of several key players, including wide receivers Adam Thielen and DJ Chark. If both are unable to play on Sunday, can the Panthers overcome their absence? Julian Council provides his three keys to victory for the Panthers on Sunday.

Another players whose status remains in doubt on Sunday is Brian Burns. Burns is currently staging a "hold-in" as he awaits a new contract. Good news came down the pike on Wednesday as San Francisco 49ers star Nick Bosa agreed to a mega deal. The common refrain has been that Burns would wait to see the numbers on Bosa's deal before coming to terms with the Panthers. Will a deal be agreed to before Sunday? If not, will Burns play?

What should fans expect from the Panthers on Sunday? Julian explains why he's unsure of what the team will look like as they open the 2023 season.

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