Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers poked the NFC in 2025, but now the secret’s out. The Panthers quarterback will have to be ready to be taken seriously, and taken seriously by some of the toughest opponents on the schedule.
The official timings of the matchups could play a significant role, but five matchups stand above the others as the measuring stick for the team. Here’s a look at the most difficult matchups on the schedule. Injuries, weather and late-season situations can change quite a bit, but here’s how things are shaping up today.
Most Difficult Matchups for Bryce Young’s Carolina Panthers
#5 – Carolina Panthers At Green Bay Packers
The Carolina Panthers will travel to face the Green Bay Packers in a matchup that could be much more difficult in December than in September, depending on the weather. However, regardless of the time of year, Carolina will need to figure out how to stop Micah Parsons and Jordan Love, who can get hot at any time.
#4 – Cincinnati Bengals At Carolina Panthers
The Cincinnati Bengals invested heavily in its defense, and Joe Burrow has shown the ability to turn any game into a shootout. Bryce Young won’t be able to win if this matchup goes that way, so it will take a complete team effort to defeat Cincinnati.
#3 – Chicago Bears At Carolina Panthers
The Chicago Bears made an even louder statement than Carolina in the playoffs in 2025, reversing a long run of struggle. However, with Ben Johnson’s tape out, Chicago has a chance to beat Carolina, but it’s going to take everyone.
#2 – Denver Broncos At Carolina Panthers
The Denver Broncos were a healthy kneeldown away from the Super Bowl in 2025. If Bo Nix is healthy for the contest, Carolina will have plenty of trouble. Nix posted a video of himself running, according to a May 3 report by Broncos Wire, so Carolina is likely to face Nix.
#1 – Seattle Seahawks At Carolina Panthers
The Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl, so ever since February, Bryce Young, Tetairoa McMillan and the rest of the team likely have had the matchup circled in Sharpie. It will also be a revenge game for Sam Darnold, who had to find work elsewhere after the team moved on. As such, expect plenty of storylines going into this one.
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