Artis-Payne is expected to have a role in the Panthers' backfield Sunday versus the Giants in New York, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.
Head coach Ron Rivera opened media availability Wednesday with the news that Jonathan Stewart won't play in Week 15 due to a sprained left foot, which he sustained during Sunday's win against the Falcons. With that out of the way, Rivera relayed that either Fozzy Whittaker or Mike Tolbert will start this Sunday, but Artis-Payne should also get in the act, calling it a "big opportunity" for the rookie. In four brief appearances this season, he's notched 12 carries for 31 yards among 23 total snaps.