The NFL's full schedule was officially released yesterday at 8 PM EST. The Carolina Panthers' schedule looks to be difficult, featuring teams like the Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers, and other top-tier teams in the NFL. Despite having a schedule with six playoff teams from last year and more teams that are clearly playoff caliber, there is one advantage to the Panthers' schedule, an advantage that more than half of the NFL doesn't have. Carolina Doesn't Play a Team Coming Off a Bye Week this Season Jan 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) reacts in the fourth quarter in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images The Panthers, along with 14 other teams in the NFL, dodge playing any team coming off their bye week, a clear advantage as Carolina won't see any team coming off extended rest.…