What to watch for when Panthers play Patriots in their first NFL preseason game

Carolina Panthers begin their preseason campaign tonight away against the New England Patriots

The Carolina Panthers will kickoff their 2024 preseason campaign on the road this evening against the New England Patriots. While the preseason may not hold much interest for the average NFL fan, it is nevertheless the proving ground for young players and those who are clawing for a spot on the initial 53-man roster.

Perhaps the most important element to keep track of in tonight's game is the debut of new head coach Dave Canales. While he won't be on the field we'll get our first look at how he operates in a live game situation, including whether or not he plays any starters and if so, how much. It will also be interesting to see how deep he digs into his playbook or if he'll keep things vanilla.

Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. You can watch nationally on NFL Network and locally on WJZY in Charlotte.

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