The Carolina Panthers have shown real progress and come achingly close to upsetting the last two opponents on their schedule. This week they're up against a different kind of challenge, though. While the Kansas City Chiefs are still on pace for the number one seed in the AFC,

Despite a second straight loss, the improving Panthers actually gained some ground across the power rankings this week.

The Philadelphia Eagles listed eight players (not including resting players) on their initial injury report ahead of their Week 14 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers reported seven players on their initial injury report.