NFL Week 11 primetime games are weak; Carolina Hurricanes getting back to full health

The Carolina Panthers face the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, while the other stand alone prime time NFL games this weekend consist of the Indianapolis Colts vs the New England Patriots, the New York Jets vs the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Denver Broncos vs the Buffalo Bills. Tim Donnelly says this weekend will test if the power of the NFL brand will hold up in prime time.

Also, the Carolina Panthers are getting healthier with defenseman Brett Pesce appearing to be returning the lineup sooner than later.

Plus, Duke basketball forward Mark Mitchell hopes to be ready in time as the No. 2 Blue Devils host No. 12 Arizona basketball. 

The Drive with Tim Donnelly airs weekdays 3-6pm on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina. Clips are published every evening after the show.