Some key stats and background for the Ravens-Panthers game in Week 8.
— The Carolina Panthers lead the all-time series against the Ravens 3-2. However, the Ravens routed the Panthers in the last two meetings, winning 37-13 in Charlotte (2010) and 38-10 in Baltimore (2014) when Steve Smith had seven receptions for 139 yards and two touchdowns against his former team. The Ravens enter the game as 2-point favorites, but will face a tough road test. The Panthers are 3-0 at Bank of America Stadium this year.
— The offseason signings of receivers John Brown, Michael Crabtree and Willie Snead IV certainly appears to be a shrewd move by Ozzie Newsome.