Jaycee Horn

Olave was an afterthought for much of this game, ceding targets to possession receiver, WR Devaugh Vele, until Vele exited with a shoulder injury. Olave had just one catch and seven yards on two targets at halftime. He came to life on the Saints' seventh drive, ripping off explosive gains on three consecutive plays, while bizarrely employing a catch-and-fall technique on each one. He sandwiched 17- and 16-yard gains on post routes with an 18-yard gain on a corner route. On 3rd-and-6 from the Panthers' 12-yard line, he deftly broke inward on a post route, leaving Panthers star CB Jaycee Horn in the dust. Shough then slung it to Olave for the score. Olave is a borderline WR1/2 against the Jets in Week 16.

Horn was injured in Week 12 and missed the Panthers' Week 13 game against the Rams. The star corner was able to practice throughout this week and has now been cleared in time to take on Tyler Shough and the Saints in a game that could further push the Panthers' lead in the NFC South. Horn has totaled 25 tackles this season along with a career-high five interceptions and will be a full-go for Sunday.

It seems likely that he'll clear concussion protocol and play against the Saints in Week 15 after upgrading from a limited session on Wednesday. LB Claudin Cherelus (concussion) also upgraded to a full practice today and figures to be available as well.

This is a step in the right direction for Horn. The Panthers' No. 1 cornerback has been inactive on game day since suffering a concussion in Week 12. He has a chance to return for his team's game against the division-rival Saints this week. Panthers LB Claudin Cherelus (concussion) was also limited today.

Cornerback Jaycee Horn took a step back toward the Panthers lineup at practice on Wednesday.