Panthers in the power rankings before Week 17 at New Orleans

ANALYSIS: “The Carolina Panthers’ 3-0 start to the season becomes harder to believe by the week. Since then, they have just two victories in 12 games. Whether it’s been Cam Newton or Sam Darnold under center, the Panthers have been unable to generate offense of late. That is putting immense pressure on Carolina’s defense to be perfect, and the unit is cracking under that pressure.”