NFL Power Rankings: Carolina Panthers and 3 Teams Ready to Jump Up in the Ranks

There are teams like the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers that are glued to the top of the power rankings.

Then there are teams such as the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins that are stuck at the bottom.

However, in between those stalwarts, there is a lot of fluidity and a lot of room to move up and down each and every week.

Let’s take a look at three teams that are set to move up in the coming weeks.

Carolina Panthers

Cam Newton has the potential to have this Carolina team in the playoffs.

Certainly not this year, but I could see the Panthers being a surprise next year and definitely should compete for the Wild Card in the NFC.

In order to get there though, Newton is going to need to learn to win and not just put up amazing stats.

I think the team focuses on getting that done over the rest of this year and ends on a very high note going into the offseason.

Denver Broncos

Finally, Tim Tebow is going to get more than three games at the end of an injury-decimated season to prove he can lead this team.

John Fox begrudgingly put him in the game at halftime of Week 5 and the controversial QB nearly led them to a comeback victory.

Now he is going to have the rest of the season to show his stuff.

This kid has skills and could turn this team around in a hurry.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Blaine Gabbert is getting better as the leader of this team and is finally looking more comfortable in the offense.

The team got within four points of the defending AFC Champion Pittsburgh Steelers last week and it certainly gave them something to build on.

Look for the Jags to continue to keep games competitive throughout the remainder of the season

*Based on current record and expected finish

NFL Power Rankings Week 7
1. Green Bay Packers (6-0)
2. New England Patriots (5-1)
3. San Francisco 49ers (5-1)
4. Detroit Lions (5-1)
5. Baltimore Ravens (4-1)
6. San Diego Chargers (4-1)
7. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)
8. Oakland Raiders (4-2)
9. New York Giants (4-2)
10. Cincinnati Bengals (4-2)
11. Buffalo Bills (4-2)
12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2)
13. New Orleans Saints (4-2)
14. Tennessee Titans (3-2)
15. Washington Redskins (3-2)
16. Chicago Bears (3-3)
17. Atlanta Falcons (3-3)
18. New York Jets (3-3)
19. Dallas Cowboys (2-3)
20. Houston Texans (3-3)
21. Seattle Seahawks (2-3)
22. Kansas City Chiefs (2-3)
23. Philadelphia Eagles (2-4)
24. Cleveland Browns (2-3)
25. Minnesota Vikings (1-5)
26. Arizona Cardinals (1-4)
27. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5)
28. Denver Broncos (1-4)
29. Carolina Panthers (1-5)
30. Miami Dolphins (0-5)
31. Indianapolis Colts (0-6)
32. St. Louis Rams (0-5)