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Big-Name Reinforcements on the Way for Vikings — It should only get better.

Frank Reich was filled with optimism when he took over as head coach of the Carolina Panthers in January. Midway through the season that optimism has waned significantly with the Panthers (1-7) matching the worst start in franchise history. Carolina appears destined for its sixth straight losing season since David Tepper purchased the team from founder Jerry Richardson in 2018 — with this one being the most embarrassing one yet.

The Buccaneers will hit the road to take on the Texans in Week Nine and here are five players to watch

Thielen has been targeted at least eight times in each of the past six games and has three different games with 11 receptions. KEY MATCHUP: Colts RBs Jonathan Taylor and Zack Moss vs. Panthers run defense. Taylor, the 2021 NFL rushing champ, and Moss, the league's second-leading rusher, are averaging a combined 4.7 yards per carry.

The Indianapolis Colts were struggling mightily on offense last season when owner Jim Irsay decided to fire coach Frank Reich in the middle of his fifth season. Offense hasn’t been a big issue for new Colts coach Shane Steichen. Under Steichen, the Colts (3-4) have improved their scoring average by 8.6 points per game, rank sixth in the league at 25.6 points per game and are the only NFL team to score 20 or more points in all eight games this season.