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After spending the first half showing what they can do, the Carolina Panthers spent the second half showing what they can't. They can't convert big plays.

The Panthers seem up in the air about their kicking situation for the weekend, as veteran John Kasay missed his second straight day of practice.

Green Bay Packers Johnny Jolly, Al Harris and rookie B.J. Raji have been fined $5,000 each by the NFL for actions in last Sunday's loss to Minnesota.

They were about to cart Brad Hoover off the field Sunday as the crowd politely applauded and the Panthers quietly worried.

CHARLOTTE The Carolina Panthers returned to the practice field Wednesday with Jake Delhomme back under center, but without both fullbacks.

The Carolina Panthers are hoping their 34-21 win Sunday over Arizona serves as a springboard for the rest of the season.

Grades from Panthers-Cardinals game on Nov. 1 . QUARTERBACK Grade: B Comment: Jake Delhomme had an efficient, courageous effort before leaving the game with a chest injury.

Panthers coach John Fox announced Wednesday that Jake Delhomme will remain the team's starting quarterback Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, a decision that certainly won't sit well with a frustrated fan base.

The Buffalo Bills victory last Sunday did many things for the franchise. First and foremost, it snapped a three game losing streak and an eight game winless streak against AFC East opponents.

But even though the Bucs came the closest they've been all year to a win, Carolina simply and literally outran them in a 28-21 win.

The Carolina Panthers knew heading into Sunday's game against the Buccaneers that if their running game was ever going to break out, it would happen in Tampa Bay.

Dante Wesley spent the second half of Sunday's game against Tampa Bay watching it on television from the Carolina Panthers locker room after being ejected for a cheap shot on unprotected Tampa Bay returner Clifton Smith.

Here are five things to watch in Sunday's game: 1. Downfield passing. The Panthers have been pretty much void of big plays in the passing game this season with only one reception of longer than 30 yards, that coming on a 37-yard catch by Te Jeff King.

By Michael Rushton, Contributing NFL Editor -- - The Carolina Panthers showed determination and resilience in winning their first game of the season last Sunday, the kind that the club could use a springboard if it hopes to save its season.

They're called wide receivers, but the Carolina Panthers are in a narrow spot with them right now.

So how heavy was the burden the Carolina Panthers carried into Sunday's home game against Washington? The answer certainly wasn't going to come last week, when the Panthers were focused on practice and trying not to concentrate on the fact that they had lost their first three games.

Just ask Carolina Panthers coach John Fox. "The sky's bluer, even if it's not real blue.

On the biggest play of the season, Kenny Moore didn't score two touchdowns. John Fox didn't throw his hat into the air, and a capacity crowd didn't celebrate the first Panthers win in 287 days.

Jonathan Stewart's eight-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter proved to be the difference, as the Carolina Panthers picked up a 20-17 win over the Washington Redskins at Bank of America Stadium.

The Panthers led the Cowboys at the half 7-0. JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com Only one Carolina Panthers player has caught a touchdown pass this season, and his name isn't Steve Smith.