LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 22: Punter Johnny Hekker #10 of the Carolina Panthers stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, at Allegiant Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. / (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

The Carolina Panthers are suddenly surging. Now that they’re winners of two straight games, thanks to their walk-off win over the New York Giants this past Sunday, let’s see where the Panthers stand across the power rankings going into Week 11:

We're more than halfway through the NFL season, and while plenty of teams have Super Bowl aspirations, others are vying for an unfortunate yet rewarding prize: the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. It's looking more and more like the suddenly red-hot Carolina Panthers will not end up as the worst team in the league.