The Panthers successfully completed the unlikely win in Los Angeles this past weekend, despite almost every CSR staff member predicting otherwise (shoutout to Erik as the lone homer last week). So how did this major road upset affect the Panthers rankings? Let’s start with ESPN:
29. Carolina Panthers (1-2)
Week 3 ranking: 30
What we got wrong: The defense wouldn’t be good enough to win early.
Don’t get me wrong. The defense still has issues, none more than missed tackles and yards allowed after initial contact.