IND-CAR GAME GRADES: was the highest-graded Panther according to Pro Football Focus' system, but veteran defensive backs and also stood out as top performers in the team's Week 8 victory over Indianapolis. READ MORE
POWER RANKINGS ROUNDUP: The Panthers remain a top five team in the majority of power rankings according to the national media. The team was ranked fourth by FoxSports, USA Today, NFL.com, CBS Sports and Yahoo! Sports. ESPN has the Panthers at No.5 on their weekly list.