Here's where the Panthers (3-5-1) stand in various power rankings following their Week 9 loss to the New Orleans Saints and heading into Monday's game at the Philadelphia Eagles (6-2).
NFL.com
Panthers' rank: 24th (11th in NFC)
Previous rank: 23rd
NFC South: Saints 15th, Panthers 24th, Falcons 27th, Buccaneers 29th
This week's opponent: 4th
Beyond the numbers: Elliot Harrison says Panthers fans undoubtedly must be frustrated right now, particularly coming off quarterback Cam Newton's off-target effort against the Saints.
FoxSports.com
Panthers' rank: 24th (11th in NFC)
Previous rank: 22nd
NFC South: Saints 14th, Panthers 24th, Buccaneers 27th, Falcons 28th
This week's opponent: 5th
Beyond the numbers: Dan Schneier says issues along the offensive line are making it difficult for the offense to get in gear, though the defense has stepped forward but not to its dominant level of 2013.
CBSSports.com
Panthers' rank: 22nd (10th in NFC)
Previous rank: 20th
NFC South: Saints 19th, Panthers 22nd, Falcons 27th, Buccaneers 29th
This week's opponent: 4th
Beyond the numbers: "It's not good enough," Pete Prisco writes about the Panthers offense.
ESPN.com
Panthers' rank: 22nd (9th in NFC)
Previous rank: 20th
NFC South: Saints 15th, Panthers 22nd, Falcons 27th, Buccaneers 29th
This week's opponent: 4th
Beyond the numbers: The ESPN.com staff continues the theme with a look at Newton's numbers versus the Saints, when he completed a career-low 10 passes with a career-worst 35.7 completion percentage.
NBCSports.com
Panthers' rank: 22nd (10th in NFC)
Previous rank: 20th
NFC South: Saints 17, Panthers 22nd, Falcons 27th, Buccaneers 30th
This week's opponent: 3rd
Beyond the numbers: "After a 2-0 start, the Panthers have fallen apart," Mike Florio writes. "And yet could still win the division."
