| Power Rankings |
| Date | Ranking | Previous |
| 10/07/2008 | 6 | 7 |
| Going back to the more physical ways seems to be working out just fine. They can run it and play good defense. Just the way John Fox likes it. |
| 09/30/2008 | 7 | 10 |
| The best thing about the first month has to be that Jake Delhomme hasn't had many problems in coming back from elbow surgery. The defense is coming off a nice game against Atlanta. |
| 09/23/2008 | 10 | 6 |
| They get their first division game this week against the Atlanta Falcons. The loss to the Vikings showed that a running game alone can't carry the team all the time. They have to throw it better. |
| 09/16/2008 | 6 | 10 |
| Going 2-0 without Steve Smith says something about the Panthers. They've toughed out two victories against two physical teams. |
| 09/09/2008 | 10 | 16 |
| So maybe I was wrong. Going back to that power football might be just what this team needs. They pushed the Chargers around. |
| 09/02/2008 | 16 | - |
| They're going back to their power-running roots. Oh boy. Can't wait. Things have changed a lot since that worked a few years ago, guys. They need to throw it better. Period. |
| 05/20/2008 | 21 | 26 |
| Where is Jake Delhomme in his battle back from elbow surgery? The coaching staff, which is under fire, better hope he's all the way back. |
| 02/05/2008 | 26 | 25 |
| At some point the Panthers need to bring their passing game up to date. They can't just be a run-first team and win a Super Bowl. |
| 01/01/2008 | 25 | 24 |
| John Fox will likely get another season before the Bill Cowher watch gains strength. He better hope Jake Delhomme is ready to go. |
| 12/25/2007 | 24 | 22 |
| Matt Moore made some nice throws against the Cowboys. They need to let him go more in the last game. He might be their long-term answer. |
