The Emirates NBA Cup has thrown the Week 8 schedule for a loop, with Indiana, Minnesota and Sacramento having excellent schedules.

Dave Canales and Bryce Young have turned it around, positioning Carolina for an exciting sprint to the finish. They enter Week 14 off a thrilling victory over the Los Angeles Rams, but remain outside of a playoff spot. That will remain the case for at least one more week, however, since the Panthers are getting some much-needed time off.