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Four Carolina Panthers marquee matchups in 2019

By Brandon Scott

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 30: Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera and New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton talk after their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 30, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 30: Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera and New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton talk after their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 30, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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St Louis Rams v Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 20: A general view of the Carolina Panthers versus St. Louis Rams during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 20, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Week 1 – vs. Los Angeles Rams

Since 2008 Carolina has always seen the reigning NFC champions on their schedule and this year is no different. Fortunately, it comes at home as the Panthers open up play inside Bank of America Stadium for the second year in a row.

After starting on the road in each of Rivera’s first seven seasons, Carolina was granted a home opener last year – defeating the Dallas Cowboys 16-8. Home games bookend this season with the Panthers hosting New Orleans in Week 17.

A test against the Rams to open the year should provide a preview into what this Panthers team will be capable of throughout the year. It’s only one game, but beginning with a win – regardless of the margin – would help eliminate any fears of a hangover from last season.

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