(5-7) lost to the Miami Dolphins (-4.5) (5-7) on Sunday, 33-10. It was a tough day that got even tougher when we later learned that running back Christian McCaffrey is done for the season. The Panthers have now lost seven of their last nine games after starting the season 3-0.
National media responded by dropping the Panthers down by an average of three spots. Aggregating several rankings, the Panthers come out to an average of No. 24 (last week: No. 21) in the 32-team NFL.
Let’s check out what outlets around the league are saying about the Panthers after Week 9: