The Carolina Panthers have called up some much-needed reinforcements for the trenches. On Saturday afternoon, the team announced that they have elevated defensive lineman DeShawn Williams from the practice squad ahead of their Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Raiders rack up 18 points per game, 18.5 fewer than the Panthers surrender per contest (36.5). Las Vegas averages 86 fewer yards per game (278) than Carolina gives up per outing (364). The Raiders have turned the ball over four times this season, one more turnover than the Panthers have forced (3).

The Las Vegas Raiders have a number of players on their injury report this week, but only two have not practiced as they prepare to host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.On Thursday, the club released the second injury report for the Week 3 matchup between the Raiders and Panthers.