Taking a closer look at the Panthers’ preseason opponents
By Dean Jones
Panthers preseason: @ Baltimore Ravens (Week 3)
The showcase game on the Panthers preseason schedule sees them travel to AFC Championship contenders the Baltimore Ravens for a fixture that has been chosen for national television coverage.
This will be the sternest test for the Panthers during the opening stages of their development. The game is also expected to see the majority of starters on both sides playing a full half before getting some rest in week four.
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The Ravens are a formidable unit who look to be the primary challengers to the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs this season. They are led by a phenomenal quarterback in Lamar Jackson, who rightfully won the 2019 NFL MVP Award after a sensational campaign.
The likes of Mark Ingram, Marquise Brown, and Mark Andrews also contribute massively to their offensive threat. And the Ravens also drafted J.K Dobbins out of Ohio State to further bolster their run options.
Their defense boasts a cornerback tandem in Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphrey that is arguably the best in the NFL. Earl Thomas is a considerable anchor at safety, And the Ravens are led upfront by the noticeable presence of Calais Campbell.
This is going to be the toughest game on the Panthers preseason schedule by a large margin. The result may not necessarily go their way. But it will be a good benchmark for the young squad to see what a contending team looks like.