Panthers Ranked Too Low Despite Strong Season | Carolina Panthers News

The Carolina Panthers shocked the NFL with an 8-win season and a playoff berth in 2025, but ESPN’s latest power rankings have them plummet to 23—just above the Giants. Despite big offseason moves like adding Devin Lloyd and Jaelan Phillips, their tough 2026 schedule and QB Bryce Young’s uncertain future threaten their rise. If Young stays hot and the defense dominates, they could prove the rankings wrong. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7dedc598aaf915d