It’s officially that time of the week: NFL Power Rankings. The (4-5) Carolina Panthers (+10)
dropped three spots this week in our aggregated power rankings after a deflating 24-6 home loss to New England. Quarterback Sam Darnold threw three interceptions including an 88-yard pick six. Darnold has now thrown for less than 200 yards passing in four of the past five games, a stretch that includes two touchdown passes and eight interceptions.
National media unleashed its fury on Darnold, suggesting that the quarterback’s time in Charlotte is close to complete. Words to describe Darnold below include “crushing,” “punishment,” “terrible,” and “mess”.