If you had told me at the beginning of the season that the Carolina Panthers would be 4-6 and tied for last in the NFC South, while the Oakland Raiders were sitting at 8-2 and tied for best record in the AFC, I would say you got your situation a tad backwards. That is the reality of the moment however, and the Panthers are still fighting for a chance to stay relevant in a year filled with injuries and general disappointment.
One thing that is becoming an issue and might undermine the Panthers for good is its offense.