Coach Ron Rivera indicated Thursday that Williams (ankle) is not ready to play this week, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Coach Ron Rivera indicated Thursday that Williams (ankle) is not ready to play against Seattle, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Analysis:

Per Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer, Rivera is hopeful that Williams could play next Thursday against the Saints, with Jonathan Stewart on track to head the Panthers' Week 8 rushing attack on Sunday against the Seahawks.