1. Panthers (11-0)
Previous rank: 2. Result: Won 33-14 at Cowboys. Next: Sun. at Saints.
They have the NFC’s No. 2 scoring offense and No. 2 scoring defense.
2. Patriots (10-1)
Previous rank: 1. Result: Lost 30-24 (OT) to Broncos. Next: Sun. vs. Eagles.
They almost won at Mile High with a depleted roster. QB Tom Brady was upset the Pats didn’t get all of the calls.
3. Broncos (9-2)
Previous rank: 4. Result: Won 30-24 (OT) vs. Patriots. Next: Sun. at Chargers.
The Brock Osweiler era is off to a good start.