Carolina Panthers duo to miss New England Patriots game

The Carolina Panthers have confirmed that Chase Blackburn and Ben Hartsock will miss their NFL game against the New England Patriots tomorrow night.

Blackburn will miss out with a foot injury, while a knee end will keep the tight end off the field.

AJ Klein will make his second start in place of the linebacker and Brandon Williams is expected to stand in for Hartsock.

The Panthers are second in the NFC South following a five-game winning streak.