Well, that seems to be the verdict from USA Today's Nate Davis, who recently made his record predictions for the upcoming campaign. And when it comes to those trendy cats, Davis has Carolina finishing at 8-9—just one game off his projected NFC South champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-8).

Two teams looking to improve on their dismal 2024 seasons square off in NFL preseason action as Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers host Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns on Friday. The Panthers got off to a rough start last season,

Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders started his first NFL game, a preseason win at the Carolina Panthers. Here's what he thought of his play.