Here's where the Panthers (6-8-1) stand in various power rankings following their Week 16 victory over the Cleveland Browns and heading into Sunday's game versus the Atlanta Falcons (6-9).
NFL.com
Panthers' rank: 20th (9th in NFC)
Previous rank: 23rd
NFC South: Panthers 20th, Falcons 23rd, Saints 25th, Buccaneers 31st
This week's opponent: Falcons 23rd
FoxSports.com
Panthers' rank: 18th (7th in NFC)
Previous rank: 22nd
NFC South: Panthers 18th, Falcons 22nd, Saints 25th, Buccaneers 31st
This week's opponent: Falcons 22nd
CBSSports.com
Panthers' rank: 23rd (11th in NFC)
Previous rank: 24th
NFC South: Panthers 23rd, Falcons 24th, Saints 25th, Buccaneers 32nd
This week's opponent: Falcons 24th
ESPN.com
Panthers' rank: 19th (8th in NFC)
Previous rank: 22nd
NFC South: Panthers 19th, Falcons 20th, Saints 24th, Buccaneers 31st
This week's opponent: Falcons 20th
NBCSports.com
Panthers' rank: 16th (7th in NFC)
Previous rank: 19th
NFC South: Panthers 16th, Falcons 18th, Saints 21st, Buccaneers 31st
This week's opponent: Falcons 18th
