The Panthers will kick off the season by hosting the Dallas Cowboys on September 9.
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It's the first time since 2013 that the Panthers open the season at home, and is scheduled for 4:25 p.m., rather than the usual 1 p.m. kickoff.
Believe it or not, the Panthers have never beaten the Cowboys in a regular-season game, losing all five meetings. Maybe more importantly, Carolina is 2-0 in the playoffs against Dallas.
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Week 2 brings another stiff challenge - a visit to AFC South rival Atlanta on September 16.
After returning to Charlotte on September 23 to host Cincinnati, the Panthers get an early bye week in Week 4.
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Week 7 presents a stiff test, with a visit to the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles on October 21.
A November 8 Thursday night matchup in Pittsburgh is another test of mettle for Ron Rivera's bunch. Carolina is winless in three visits to the Steel City.
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Seattle visits Charlotte on November 25 and the Panthers close out the home schedule with consecutive games against division rivals: New Orleans (which beat the Panthers three times last season) on December 17 (Monday Night Football) and Atlanta on December 23.
The Panthers close the regular season December 30 with a trip to New Orleans, in a game that could have major playoff implications.
The Panthers also have finalized dates and times for preseason:
- Thursday, August 9 at Buffalo, 7 p.m. kickoff.
- Friday, August 17, vs. Miami, 7:30 p.m. kickoff
- Friday, August 24, vs. New England, 7:30 p.m. kickoff
- Thursday, August 30, at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
You can catch all four of those preseason games on ABC11.