Week Two NFL Power Rankings

By Steven Kriz | Sep 13, 2016

Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) intercepts the ball on a two point conversion attempt by the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18 to advance to the Super Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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6. Carolina Panthers (2)

Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) and wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. (19) against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 21-20. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s not easy to knock off the champs. The Panthers did their best, and it was certainly a better outing than Super Bowl 50. However, they couldn’t hold on to a 10-point fourth quarter lead against a 7th round pick, making his first career start at quarterback. Cam Newton was abused in the second half of this game after having his way in the first half. The Panthers should be fine in the long run—especially given the way that Kelvin Benjamin played in his return from an ACL injury. The Panthers need to look ahead and cannot let the back to back losses to the Broncos cloud their minds if they want another chance to win a Super Bowl.

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