Panthers face road tests late in season
By Bud L. Ellis
For the Carolina Panthers to take the next step and return to the playoffs in 2010, they will have to finish strong as four of their final six games are away from home.
The National Football League has released its game dates and times for the new season. Carolina begins the slate on the road Sept. 12 at the New York Giants. The home opener comes the next week against Tampa Bay, and the Panthers stay home to play Cincinnati Sept. 26.
Carolina head s to Super Bowl champion New Orleans on Oct. 3, followed by a home game against Chicago before the Panthers take their bye on Oct. 17. The Panthers play host to San Francisco on Oct. 24, followed by a visit to St. Louis and a home game against Super Bowl champion New Orleans on Nov. 7.
After traveling to Tampa Bay, the Panthers play host to Baltimore. Four of the final six games are away from home, starting with a trip to Cleveland to end November. December begins with the longest road trip of the season, to Seattle, and a home game with division rival Atlanta.
After playing host to Arizona, Carolina plays at Pittsburgh on Thursday Night Football on Dec. 23. The regular season ends in Atlanta on Jan. 2.
—30—
Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 7:43 pm by Bud · No Comments
Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, National Football League, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
