Carolina general manager Dan Morgan's offseason bets on defensive players were a bust in week 1, but paid off in week 2.

The Panthers are 1-1 to start the year, but there's been a big problem in both games.

The good news is, Bobby Brown III and Pat Jones II are back to full participation after missing Week 2. Brown is desperately needed back, as the Panthers’ defensive line has not been good in 2026. Jones has yet to play in 2026, so it would be nice to have him back in the rotation.

While tight end is still a position of discussion for Carolina, questions remain at inside linebacker and O-line.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium has been the Carolina Panthers' home away from home the past two seasons.

The Panthers could move on from Nick Scott if the 2027 draft falls a certain way.

When you think of the best wide receiver duos in the league, Cincinnati 's combination of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and Dallas ' combination of George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb are probably the top pairings that come to mind.

Devin Lloyd's masterclass headlined a dominant defensive effort for the Carolina Panthers in a bounce-back showing against the Atlanta Falcons.