NFL.com week 3 power rankings

[ncfan]

 

PANTHERS (0-2)

Previous rank: No. 16

Cam Newton doesn't seem right. That should be evident after watching Newton's performance against the Bucs in a dispiriting Thursday night loss. Newton repeatedly missed gimme completions with inaccurate throws and -- for the second straight week -- stayed glued to the pocket instead of using his athleticism to extend plays and improvise big gains with his feet. Most disconcertingly, his arm strength was suspect. This was most notable on a key fourth-and-1 in the fourth quarter, when Bucs linebacker Shaquil Barrett came free on a blitz. Newton saw Barrett, quickly loaded up and fired toward Curtis Samuel, who had gained separation behind the secondary. Newton's pass fell woefully short and far off the target. That was six points during Cam's MVP season in 2015. You wonder if the Panthers are worried that guy is gone for good.

[Sam Mills Fan]

Think #23 is dead-on at the moment and could easily fall to about 28/29 if we lose to Arizona. I like Dan Hanzus too, he's very fair.