NFL.com
Panthers rank: 16th (9th in NFC)
Previous rank: 5th
NFC South: Saints 8th, Panthers 16th, Falcons 19th, Buccaneers 27th
This week's opponent: Buccaneers 27th
Beyond the numbers: Elliot Harrison thinks the Panthers are the most maddening team in the NFL to watch. He says they're wildly inconsistent and with Cam Newton's experience and talent, his valley's of lows are awfully low. Mitch Trubisky attempted seven passes and his team won by two scores.
ESPN.com
Panthers rank: 19th (10th in NFC)
Previous rank: 6th
NFC South: Falcons 12th, Saints 14th, Panthers 19th, Buccaneers 23rd
This week's opponent: Buccaneers 23rd
Beyond the numbers: The ESPN staff points out that the Panthers have only played one NFC South game.