DeAngelo Williams (thigh) is expected to practice Wednesday and be ready for Sunday night's game against the Steelers, ESPN.com reports.

Williams (thigh) is expected to practice Wednesday and be ready for Sunday night's game against the Steelers, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

Williams missed Carolina's Week 2 game due to a thigh issue, but should be fit to participate in practice this week. If all goes as expected, Williams has a favorable chance of playing Sunday versus a Pittsburgh defense that has allowed a league-high five yards per rush through two games thus far.