Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (ankle) expects to be ready for the NFC Championship Sunday, Jan. 24, after tweaking his ankle in the second half of the divisional round last weekend. Head coach Ron Rivera said the team is easing him back into action. Stewart rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns in the win over the Seattle Seahawks and became the first rusher to go for over 100 yards against Seattle this year. The Panthers have rushed for 100-plus yards in 30 straight games, including the playoffs.