Panthers in the power rankings before Dallas trip

CHARLOTTE - Follow five media outlets throughout the season as their writers update their NFL power rankings, presented by Daimler Trucks North America.

13 5 NFL.com NFC South: Buccaneers 2nd, Saints 18th, Falcons 25th

ANALYSIS: "We're a football team. We're not the Carolina Christian McCaffreys." Panthers left tackle Cameron Erving struck a tone of defiance after McCaffrey exited Thursday night's win over