Gary DavenportOct 6, 2026
In Bleacher Report's power rankings they moved the Panthers up to 15th in the NFL, calling them one of the better offensive teams while criticizing an erratic defense.
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Much like the division they play in, the Carolina Panthers aren't an easy team to get a bead on four weeks into the season.
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- Panthers Surge to Unforeseen Heights in NFL Power Rankings After Thriller
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“On Bleacher Report, the Panthers surged from 21st to 15th in the NFL, a new high.”
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