The offense is mediocre at best, but the defense can't seem to stop much. There doesn't seem to be hope the team is headed in the right direction, but it is in desperate need of a spark. Washington tried to fight back against the Baltimore Ravens but fell just short from pulling off a signature victory.

The Carolina Panthers (1-5) are an underdog (by 8 points) as they attempt to stop a three-game skid in a matchup with the Washington Commanders (4-2) on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Commanders

Here, after a 38-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, is where the 1-5 Panthers stand across the power rankings going into Week 7: Take: “Demoted QB Bryce Young may be symbolic of this club’s struggles … yet it’s the defense that has already surrendered 25 more points than any other team.”