Five things to know about the Carolina Panthers’ schedule, which was released Thursday night:
1. The Not Ready for Prime Time Players?
A year after playing a franchise-record five prime-time games, the Panthers only drew two dates under the lights. At least both are home: A Thursday night game against Philadelphia on Oct. 12 and a Monday night matchup with Miami on Nov. 13.
That’s what 6-10 a season after the Super Bowl will get you.
There’s a chance one of the Panthers could be flexed to a Sunday prime-time game. But as things stand now the Panthers are scheduled for 13 games with 1 p.