The 2019 Carolina Panthers preseason schedule has officially been released. On Tuesday, the Carolina Panthers came one step closer to the start of the 2019 National Football League season. The Panthers preseason opponents were announced, and although it is only preseason, it should make for some exciting football at the tail end of the summer. They will face off against the Chicago Bears in week One. With the roster headlined by quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and All-Pro linebacker Khalil Mack it should be a fun game. Again, it is only preseason so the duo may not see a ton of snaps, but it will be interesting to see those two play and perhaps more importantly, how the Carolina Panthers fare against those players. In Week Two, the Panthers will face off against to the Buffalo Bills and quarterback Josh Allen. Allen looks to build off a successful rookie campaign where he showed a ton of promise. The Carolina Panthers hope to slow down that rebuilding process in this one. Perhaps the game I’m looking forward to the most is the week three contest at the New England Patriots. Led by quarterback Tom Brady, the Patriots offense will look a little bit different without tight end Rob Gronkowski. Recently retired in the offseason, my guess is that we’ll see a lot of the Patriots’ replacement for Gronk, which they should be able to pick up in the Draft. Lastly, the Panthers will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in the preseason finale. This will be the second year in a row that the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers meet in the preseason under the ownership of David Tepper. Last year, the Steelers were victorious by a 39-24 score. They also met during the regular season on Thursday Night Football in November. We all know what happened that night, and that is a game that I will not speak of further. Overall, it’s a good slate of games that the Panthers have. It provides them good competition and several good “measuring stick” games. Two out of the four teams on the schedule made the playoffs last year. One of the opponents won the Super Bowl. Although it is only preseason, these opponents should not be taken lightly. The Carolina Panthers should definitely be able to get ready for the regular season with these games, and I am excited to see what the team brings to the table. Having the Bills and Steelers at home should be exciting for the fans. They Carolina Panthers have all the pieces necessary to put together a solid team in 2019. For them, it is all about follow-through and clean, precise execution.<doc-sep>Update: The NFL has announced the dates and times for all preseason games. The Panthers’ preseason schedule is listed below. Panthers 2019 preseason schedule Week 1: at Chicago Bears — Thursday, August 8; 8 p.m. ET Week 2: vs Buffalo Bills — Friday, August 16; 7 p.m. ET Week 3: at New England Patriots — Thursday, August 22; 7:30 p.m. ET Week 4: vs Pittsburgh Steelers — Thursday, August 29; 7:30 p.m. ET Are you excited yet, Panthers fans? The NFL announced the 2019 preseason schedule today, and you know what that means: It’s time to go over each game with a fine-toothed comb... err... well, it’s time to talk about who the Panthers play each week in the preseason, at least. Panthers 2019 preseason schedule Week 1 — at Chicago Bears Week 2 — vs Buffalo Bills Week 3 — at New England Patriots Week 4 — vs Pittsburgh Steelers The Panthers are playing mostly the same opponents as they did in 2018 with the lone exception of the Bears replacing the Dolphins. The games against the Bills, Patriots and Steelers are also flipped regarding home and away from last year’s matchups. What do you think, Panthers fans? Do you like this preseason schedule? I think having a game against a quality opponent like the Patriots in Week 3 is a positive, as it gives the Panthers a chance to see how they match up against a perennial playoff team in the one preseason game that matters. Stay tuned to CSR as we’ll have the dates/times for these games whenever that information becomes available.<doc-sep>The NFL has announced the 2019 preseason schedule for every team and the Panthers will be seeing some familiar faces. Just like last year, Carolina will be meeting the Patriots in the third and most crucial preseason matchup, then they’ll finish off against the Steelers like always. Here’s a complete look at the preseason schedule, with exact dates and times yet to be determined. Aug. 8-12: at Chicago Bears Aug. 15-19: vs. Buffalo Bills Aug. 22-25: at New England Patriots Aug: 29: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers The Panthers were relatively successful in the preseason last year, winning three of four including the New England matchup. It didn’t translate into regular season success, though. Carolina finished the year 7-9 and missed the playoffs, while the Patriots went on to win another Super Bowl. Moving on, there are countless connections between the Panthers and the Bills, who have come to be called Carolina North. They’re coached by former defensive coordinator Sean McDermott and still a few former players on their roster. They’ve also added Cole Beasley and Frank Gore in free agency. As for Chicago, the Bears will attempt to keep a strong defense intact despite a major change at coordinator from Vic Fangio to Chuck Pagano. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh will look like a much different team. Le’Veon Bell is now with the Jets and Antonio Brown forced a trade to the Raiders, opening up new opportunities for the likes of James Conner and Juju Smith-Schuster.<doc-sep>
With the announcement of the 2019 NFL schedule impending, the league has begun the process of laying out how its Centennial season of competition will look by announcing the preseason schedules for every team in the league. This preseason, the Carolina Panthers will be treated to some very familiar opponents, including a playoff team from last year and the defending Super Bowl champions. Here is a complete look at the Panthers' preseason schedule for 2019: Week One: @ Chicago Bears Week Two: vs. Buffalo Bills Week Three: @ New England Patriots Week Four: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers The Panthers will begin their preseason with a road trip to face the Chicago Bears, where they will face the defending champions of the NFC North. There, they will square off against players such as former UNC Tar Heels star quarterback Mitch Trubisky and one of the NFL's most-dominant defenses, headlined by All-Pro linebacker Khalil Mack. For the Panthers, their connection to the Bears is a personal one: Head coach Ron Rivera spent his entire playing career as a Bears linebacker, serving the team from 1984 to 1992 and winning Super Bowl XX as part of the famed 46 Defense. The Panthers will then return to Bank of America Stadium for their preseason opener, where they will host "Panthers North": The Sean McDermott-led Buffalo Bills. This will be the second year in a row that the Panthers and Bills play each other in the preseason, and their match this season will hopefully have a less dramatic subtext: The 2018 Preseason Week One match between the Panthers and Bills was defined by its leadup, where disparaging remarks made by former Panthers and Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin about Cam Newton's abilities culminated in a cold pre-game confrontation. Week Three of the preseason brings the Panthers to Foxboro, where they will partake in their annual preseason match against Bill Belichick's New England Patriots. This will be the fifth time since 2014 that the Panthers have played the Patriots in the preseason, and the match will yet again serve as the ideal "dress rehearsal" for the Panthers: The Patriots' seemingly infalliable machine is once again in tip-top form, as they are coming off of a triumph in Super Bowl LIII. Finally, the Panthers will end their preseason at home against another familiar preseason opponent in the Pittsburgh Steelers. After traveling to the Steel City twice in 2018, the shoe will be on the other foot this year as the Panthers host Pittsburgh in the Queen City. An annual preseason opponent for Carolina, the Panthers' preseason matches against the Steelers have taken on a new dimension ever since the arrival of David Tepper, who served as a minority owner of the Steelers for a decade before purchasing the Panthers prior to the 2018 season.