Here's where the Panthers stand in various power rankings following their win over the Jets.

NFL.com

Panthers rank: 7th (5th in NFC)
Previous rank: 8th

NFC South: Saints 6th, Panthers 7th, Falcons 9th, Buccaneers 22nd
This week's opponent: Saints 6th

Beyond the numbers: Elliot Harrison thought it was nice to see the defense and special teams step up when the outcome was on the line. For the Panthers to be successful in January, he says it can't just be the Cam Newton show. 

ESPN.com

Panthers rank: 8th (5th in NFC)
Previous rank: 8th

NFC South: Saints 6th, Panthers 8th, Falcons 9th, Buccaneers 25th
This week's opponent: Saints 6th

Beyond the numbers: The Panthers are doing a lot of things well, but perhaps their biggest strength is what they aren't doing. ESPN points out that Carolina has committed 67 penalties this season, the fewest in the NFL.

CBS Sports

Panthers rank: 6th (4th in NFC)
Previous rank: 7th

NFC South: Panthers 6th, Saints 7th, Falcons 8th, Buccaneers 23rd
This week's opponent: Saints 7th

Beyond the numbers: Pete Prisco points out that the Panthers win over the Jets wasn't pretty and a big matchup with the Saints awaits them this weekend.

Yahoo Sports

Panthers rank: 7th (5th in NFC)
Previous rank: 7th

NFC South: Saints 6th, Panthers 7th, Falcons 8th, Buccaneers 24th
This week's opponent: Saints 6th

Beyond the numbers: Frank Schwab is looking at Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore's health this weekend. The Panthers only have one viable option at wide receiver. If Lattimore plays and shuts down Devin Funchess, where do the Panthers turn if they're without tight end Greg Olsen?

Bleacher Report

Panthers rank: 6th (4th in NFC) 
Previous rank: 5th

NFC South: Panthers 6h, Saints 7th, Falcons 8th, Buccaneers 26th
This week's opponent: Saints 7th

Beyond the numbers: Chris Simms wasn't impressed with the way the Panthers played against the Jets. However they deserve credit for grinding out a win.