The Carolina Panthers have known for some time who they would play this upcoming season but not it is official in what order.
The team will open the 2017 season on the road against the San Francisco 49ers. This is the ninth time in 11 years the Panthers will be traveling Week 1 and third time over that span playing on the West Coast.
However, the Panthers return home Week 2 for their home opener and will be welcoming back a familiar face. Across the field on the other sideline will be their former defensive coordinator, and now head coach of the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott.