I check in at the quarter-point of the year to announce our picks for the players who have stepped up, and those who have lagged behind.

It's been a tough couple of weeks for panther fans. Here's a video I made of Steve Smith to cheer some fans up. Enjoy

It's been a tough couple of weeks for panther fans. Here's a video I made of Steve Smith to cheer some fans up. Enjoy

I know he is a Falcon, but I couldn't rob you guys of this one. Here is an interview where Thomas DeCoud from the Falcons plays the SuperTroopers "meow game" live on sports center. See if you can catch them all. 1. 0:41 2. 0:42 3. 0:48 4. 1:12 5. 1:33 6. 2:03 7. 2:26 8. 2:49 9. 2:50 10. 2:51 11. 2:52 12. 3:05 13. 3:46 14. 4:19

A recap video of the Panthers loss to the Falcons

James Anderson on Fox News Charlotte for Friday Dance Party 

An SBN tribute to NFL referee Ed Hoculi

Go Clemson!

Lafell gettin some love as a "fantasy sleeper" pick this week.

Amy K. Nelson goes through SB Nation's NFL Power Rankings. You can also view a much more detailed discussion at a Google Hangout featuring Joel Thorman and Brad Wells.