Coach Matt Rhule said he expects McCaffrey (ankle) to play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Myles Simmons of the Panthers' official site reports.
Rhule made a similar comment earlier in the week and reinforced it after Friday's practice. He wasn't willing to elaborate on expectations for McCaffrey's role, but the star running back should at least get activated from injured reserve before Sunday. Given that he's been practicing for more than a week now, it isn't out of the question that McCaffrey could see his usual 20-plus touches in his first game back from a high ankle sprain. If the Panthers have any reservations about having McCaffrey reclaim his normal allotment of snaps and touches right away, backup Mike Davis should be able to help him shoulder the load after proving himself capable as both a runner and pass catcher over the past six games.