# Panthers Ranked Midtable Ahead of Season Opener | Carolina Panthers News

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Podcast: [Carolina Panthers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/carolina-panthers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433795)
Published: 2026-09-09T18:40:36+00:00
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## Resource

The Carolina Panthers kick off the 2026 NFL season hovering around the 20th to 24th spot in preseason power rankings, with most outlets placing them firmly in the middle-to-lower tier. While slight variations exist between sites like The Athletic and ESPN, the consensus is clear: they’re in a tough NFC South race against the Bucs, Saints, and Falcons. Recent roster moves, depth chart reveals, and veteran Darren Waller’s offseason focus hint at a team ready to compete — especially as rookies gear up for their first game against the Bears. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/76328569f2b0f706

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