The 2018 NFL schedule is out, and based on their opponents’ records in 2017 the Panthers have the 12th toughest slate of games according to a report from CBS Sports.
As detailed in the report, the Panthers’ opponents totaled a 131-125 record in 2017, good for a .512 winning percentage.
The Panthers have the third toughest schedule in the NFC South.
NFC South strength of schedule 2018
It’s no surprise that all four teams in the NFC South are in the upper half of the league in strength of schedule, as the division saw three of its four members make the playoffs last season (sorry Tampa!