Panthers 0-0 Seahawks 14:47, 1st quarter

Rough start for the Panthers as the tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders is injured on the opening play. Looks like a serious one to a knee. Might be done for the day.

The Panthers are taking over on offense in Charlotte while Cleveland are doing the same in Ohio. Hereeeeeee … we .. go!

Is anybody else still tucking into Christmas leftovers? In a bit of shameless cross-promotion I am just chowing down on Felicity Cloake’s perfect turkey curry and it is absolutely delicious. Exactly what I need to spice up seven hours of raw, uncut NFL action. Cheers, Felicity!

Some other encounters that should provide some sparks are rivalry games between the Jets and Patriots and Colts and Jaguars. The 44-year-old Philip Rivers is aiming for a first win against Jacksonville after two defeats to keep Indy’s playoff hopes on life support. It might be tough going against Trevor Lawrence’s team that are thriving on a six-game winning streak. Oliver Connolly has more here …