Conor Orr, the MMQB power rankings compiler, also takes up that argument, pondering what turn the season might take if head coach Brian Daboll were to turn to backup quarterback Drew Lock. "The only course of action at this point, it would seem,” said Orr, “is for Daboll to rack up some wins with Drew Lock and finish the season on a positive note."

The Kansas City Chiefs are still the best team in the NFL. But there's a handful of teams who can make a case as their challengers going in Week 11.

The Carolina Panthers are suddenly surging. Now that they're winners of two straight games, thanks to their walk-off win over the New York Giants this past Sunday, let's see where the Panthers stand across the power rankings going into Week 11: Author: Nate Davis Rank: 25 (+3) Take: "The latest in their series of incremental steps?