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The latest NFL rankings via ESPN have the Carolina Panthers in an embarrassing spot. I get that we’re not going to be No. 1. We’re not going to be No. 10 or even No. 20. But, did we deserve this ranking? I think our team is doing a lot in the offseason to come back stronger in 2024, and I hope the NFL sees that, as the season kicks in. So, let’s look at this latest ranking, where the Carolina Panthers fall with this embarrassing spot and who’s on top.
2024 NFL Power Index Has Carolina Panthers in an Embarrassing Spot
The NFL recently released their 2024 NFL Power Index going into the new season. It has the San Francisco 49ers at No. 1, which really shocks me. Are they really that good? I think it remains to be seen. Sure, they have Brock Purdy, but I don’t see them as being the No. 1 strongest team going into the new season. Some of the other choices, I like. For example, The Kansas City Chiefs are No. 2 on the tally, the Baltimore Ravens are No. 3 and the Detroit Lions are No. 4. I personally would have put the Lions above Baltimore, but I’ll still take it. I can’t remember a time when the Lions were this high on the Power Index going into a season. I actually don’t think it has happened in my lifetime. So, this is really a reason to celebrate, since I’m a big Detroit Lions fan. I actually couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the Detroit Lions’ spot on the 2024 NFL Power Index. Of course, I knew that we would be high on the tally. We made it to that NFC championship game last season, so we technically were within the top four teams in the NFL. If the NFL had a Final Four like March Madness, we would be in the Final Four. But, I guess that based on past experience, I still didn’t think the Detroit Lions would be getting much respect in the league. Listen to my full interview with Goff, as part of my sports podcast “The Squad with Anne Erickson.”
Now, let’s get into the Carolina Panthers and the embarrassing spot. You know where this is going, right? The Panthers are ranked dead last on the tally. I don’t think the Panthers deserve it. Let’s surprise them this coming season. The second-worst team in the NFL, according to this ranking, is actually the New England Patriots, which is pretty embarrassing for them. What do you think? Reach out to me here.
Latest 2024 NFL Power Rankings
Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.