The Panthers started the season pretty low on most national media outlets’ weekly power rankings. After a frustratingly hopeful loss to the Raiders last week, let’s take a look at if things have changed. We start this week with the worldwide leader, ESPN:
30. Carolina Panthers (0-1)
Preseason ranking: 28
Best rookie debut: LB Jeremy Chinn
The second-round pick out of Southern Illinois proved the Panthers made a smart move trading up in the second round to get him.