Sometimes, the bigger hype trains don't crash and burn but grind to a slow halt over the course of the season. Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks rushed just two times for seven yards in his first NFL action.

The Panthers' rookie has missed most of the season with a knee injury. Here's the latest on his status for Week 12.

Panthers rookie RB Jonathon Brooks set to see his first action this Sunday after missing time with a knee injury

Jonathon Brooks will "absolutely" make his NFL debut against the reigning Super Bowl champions, when the Texas product and his Panthers take on the Chiefs on Sunday, coach Dave Canales told reporters Friday.

A question lingers among Jonathon Brooks’ family as the rookie running back prepares for his NFL debut: “What would Dad think?”

According to head coach Dave Canales, the team will not adhere to a “pitch count” for rookie running back Jonathon Brooks—who is set to make his NFL debut in this Sunday’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 21-year-old rusher has been sidelined since tearing his ACL last November.

Carolina Panthers defensive end Jadeveon Clowney's second sack of 2024 goes vs. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in Week 12. Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams darts over the middle on a 21-yard sprint against the Indianapolis Colts.