Carolina opens 2025 against Jacksonville on FOX at 1:00 p.m. ET with Bryce Young aiming to carry late-season momentum into Week 1. Tetairoa McMillan and Xavier Legette are poised for quick involvement as Young’s new targets.

The Panthers face Trevor Lawrence and a Jaguars attack, while Carolina tries to neutralize a rebuilt Jacksonville defense. Jaguars are slight favorites at -3.5 with a 46.5 total; Panthers backers hope Young and the rookie WRs ignite a fast-starting offense.

Streaming options include NFL Sunday Ticket; fantasy players should monitor early snap shares for McMillan and Legette, who could carve meaningful roles in deeper leagues.