Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawuane Smoot, left, sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers had a discouraging first performance of the season, a 26-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Playing the Arizona Cardinals could be exactly what they need to get back on track.

The Panthers (0-1) have struggled against most of the NFL over the past several seasons, but one exception is the Cardinals. Carolina has won seven of the past eight in the series dating to 2015.

Last season, the Panthers eliminated the Cardinals from playoff contention with a 36-30 overtime win on Dec. 22 .

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