Based on all the projections, the Carolina Panthers will face an extremely difficult schedule this season. We don't know the schedule yet, but we do know the opponents, and at first glance, it certainly does have some challenges in store.

The Carolina Panthers seemingly rounded the corner during the 2025 season after winning the division, but the road ahead is going to get even harder based on the team's projected strength of schedule.

The Panthers aren't being talked about as even a playoff pretender. That's ridiculous.

While teams don't know their official schedule yet, they do know their 2026 opponents.

The Arizona Cardinals have work to do after ending the 2025-26 season with a tough 3-14 record and only faint memories of being a serious NFL contender.

Don't be shocked if the Panthers are a much better team than anyone expects in 2026.