Mike Wahle

Sitting at 4-6, decimated by injuries and facing a brutal closing schedule, Carolina's playoff prospects look bleak. That only makes the scrutiny more intense for rookie defensive end Everette Brown. Because of him, the Panthers don't have a first-round draft pick next spring. "The move that they made during the draft was a big move," Brown acknowledged this week.  

Carolina Panthers rookie cornerback Captain Munnerlyn can barely contain his enthusiasm this week. It's not often NFL players get a chance to play against their childhood hero. Munnerlyn was only 3 years old when Brett Favre was drafted into the NFL by the Atlanta Falcons, but Munnerlyn has been a fan ever since he can remember and can tell you all about Green Bay's glory days.  

By MIKE CRANSTON The Associated Press CHARLOTTE - Sitting at 4-6, decimated by injuries and facing a brutal closing schedule, Carolina's playoff prospects look bleak.