The Arizona Cardinals received a boost on Friday afternoon when quarterback Kyler Murray returned to practice.
The Cardinals did not miss an offensive beat without Murray in Week 9, as Colt McCoy and James Conner led them to a blowout win over the San Francisco 49ers.
While it was nice for Arizona (8-1) to see its backup quarterback thrive against an NFC West rival, it needs Murray back in the fold to continue its charge for the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
Sunday's clash with the Carolina Panthers is not threatening based on the records of the two teams, but the Panthers (4-5) could provide a good test for Murray's ankle before he visits Seattle in Week 11, if he plays.