The Carolina Panthers were the #1 seed in the NFC in 2021, but were bounced out of the playoffs in the divisional round by the Philadelphia Eagles.  Christian McCaffrey was suspended for PED in last season's playoffs and his absence was noticeable with then rookie QB Trey Lance having to carry the team.  Something the rookie did quite well when McCaffrey was in the backfield.  Lance threw for 40 TDs and only 16 INTs as a rookie while leading the team to an 11-4-1 record ...