//Panthers in the power rankings before Week 2

Panthers in the power rankings before Week 2

ANALYSIS: “The NFL is a results-driven business. And in that respect, Matt Rhule’s debut as head coach in Carolina was a letdown, in large part because of a terrible fourth-down play call late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s shootout with the Las Vegas Raiders.

But there were some bright spots in Sunday’s loss.

Running back Christian McCaffrey picked up right where he left off a year ago, piling up 134 total yards and finding the end zone twice. Teddy Bridgewater played well in his Panthers debut, passing for 270 yards and posting a passer rating of nearly 100. Wide receiver Robby Anderson shined in his first game with the team as well, finishing with six catches for 115 yards and a touchdown.

But if Carolina’s defense continues to be gashed like it was in Week 1, the offense will have to put