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The Cowboys will begin the regular season in Charlotte, North Carolina to take on the Panthers. Despite recent changes in ownership and front office personnel, the Panthers are still very similar to the team that went 11-5 last year and has made the playoffs four times in the past five seasons, including a Super Bowl berth in 2015.
A lot of that is due to head coach Ron Rivera, quarterback Cam Newton, and linebacker Luke Kuechly. A lot of players and coaches have changed in recent years for this team, but this trio has anchored the team through it all.