After only two games, the Carolina Panthers (2-0) find themselves in sole possession of first place in the NFC South. Atlanta, Tampa Bay and New Orleans are all 1-1.

   After tonight, there will be only five NFC teams with unbeaten records -- Carolina, Green Bay, Arizona, New York and either Dallas or Philadelphia, depending on who wins tonight.

   --Last week the NFL fined Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman $7,500 for his hit on Jake Delhomme. This week, Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs could face a similar fine.