Although the first game won’t be played for a long time from now, the 2015 NFL schedules were released. Carolina Panthers fans should like their team’s chances of making the postseason once again.
First off, the Panthers still play in the NFC South — that luckily did not change. Also, Carolina’s schedule is looking rather easy. That said, the season, once again, is a long time from now. So much can change now until the first game of 2015, especially with the 2015 NFL Draft just around the corner.
Panthers @ Jaguars — Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. ET
Texans @ Panthers — Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. ET
Saints @ Panthers — Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. ET
Panthers @ Buccaneers — Week 4: Sunday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. ET
Week 5: Bye
Panthers @ Seahawks — Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 18 at 4:05 p.m. ET
Eagles @ Panthers — Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 25 at 8:30 p.m. ET
Colts @ Panthers — Week 8: Monday, Nov. 2 at 8:30 p.m. ET
Packers @ Panthers — Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. ET
Panthers @ Titans — Week 10: Sunday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. ET
Redskins @ Panthers — Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. ET
Panthers @ Cowboys — Week 12: Thursday, Nov. 26 at 4:30 p.m. ET
Panthers @ Saints — Week 13: Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. ET
Falcons @ Panthers — Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. ET
Panthers @ Giants — Week 15: Sunday, Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. ET
Panthers @ Falcons — Week 16: Sunday, Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. ET
Buccaneers @ Panthers — Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. ET
Although playing in the NFC South did Carolina wonders last season, there are plenty of tough opponents outside of the division that the Panthers will battle, as you can see above. Green Bay is never an easy team to beat, even if Carolina does get the Packers at home. Of course, playing Dallas and Seattle on the road will be very challenging.
However, as long as Cam Newton is able to stay healthy, this team certainly has a great chance at making it back to the playoffs.