Panthers Wire managing editor Anthony Rizzuti gives fans an inside perspective of the Cardinals' Week 2 opponent.

Panthers expect Ikem Ekwonu to return from injury absence and make his 2025 season debut in Week 2 against Cardinals

Preview the Carolina Panthers' NFL Week 2 matchup with the Cardinals, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.

Carolina's head coach is optmistic about left tackle Ickey Ekwonu returning to the lineup this week after missing the season opener.

Arizona Cardinals tight end Tip Reiman runs with the ball between New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (4) and Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in New Orleans. Credit: AP/Butch Dill

The Arizona Cardinals defeated the New Orleans Saints 20-13 in a narrow victory. Despite the win, the Cardinals' performance was marked by issues on offense, defense and special teams. The Arizona Cardinals did what they were supposed to do on Sunday,

Young has looked like a franchise quarterback at times, but one of those moments did not come in the team's Week 1 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bleacher Report writer Brent Sobleski graded Young's performance in the season opener and gave him a "D" for his efforts.

The Carolina Panthers had a rough start to the season, losing 26-10 to the Jacksonville Jaguars. They hope to bounce back against the Arizona Cardinals, a team they've beaten seven out of eight times since 2015.