If the Panthers are to upset the Dallas Cowboys tonight, they will have to do it without defensive end Julius Peppers, who is out with a knee sprain. Peppers did not practice all week.

   Along with Peppers, wide receiver Jason Carter, cornerback Patrick Dendy, linebacker James Anderson, guard Evan Mathis, tackle Frank Omiyale and defensive tackle Gary Gibson are also inactive. Quarterback Vinny Testaverde is the emergency quarterback.

   For Dallas, safeties Roy Williams and Patrick Watkins, running back Tyson Thompson, center Andre Gurude, tackles Doug Free and James Marten, wide receivers Terry Glenn and Isaiah Stanback will not play.