Carolina Panthers coach John Fox said he expects DeAngelo Williams will start again this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, but that both Williams and Jonathan Stewart will continue to split carries.
--Five Panthers did not practice on Wednsday: guard Travelle Wharton (knee), defensive end Tyler Brayton (ankle), linebacker Na'il Diggs (shoulder), cornerback Chris Gamble (arm), quarterback Matt Moore (knee). Two others were limited: cornerback Richard Marshall (leg) and receiver Ryne Robinson.
--Steve Smith chose not to address the media on Wednesday.