Football season is almost here, so now it’s time to start taking a closer look at the Panthers schedule to see where the must-win games are. Yes, I know that every game should be treated as must-win, but let’s be real here — some games are just more important than others for various reasons (opponent, playoff implications, etc.).
With that being said, let’s try to find the five most important games for the Panthers this year. In case you need a reminder, here’s the Panthers’ 2017 schedule:
2017 Carolina Panthers Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Date | Opponent | Time |
| 9/10/17 | @ San Francisco | 4:25 pm ET |
| 9/17/17 | Buffalo | 1 pm ET |
| 9/24/17 | New Orleans | 1 pm ET |
| 10/1/17 | @ New England | 1 pm ET |
| 10/8/17 | @ Detroit | 1 pm ET |
| 10/12/17 | Philadelphia (TNF) | 8:25 pm ET |
| 10/22/17 | @ Chicago | 1 pm ET |
| 10/29/17 | @ Tampa Bay | 1 pm ET |
| 11/5/17 | Atlanta | 1 pm ET |
| 11/13/17 | Miami (MNF) | 8:30 pm ET |
| 11/26/17 | @ New York Jets | 1 pm ET |
| 12/3/17 | @ New Orleans | 1 pm ET |
| 12/10/17 | Minnesota | 1 pm ET |
| 12/17/17 | Green Bay | 1 pm ET |
| 12/24/17 | Tampa Bay | 1 pm ET |
| 12/31/17 | @ Atlanta | 1 pm ET |
So, which games do you think are the most important?