The Panthers are 48-49 all-time in preseason games, finishing at least .500 in the preseason in each of the franchise's eight playoff seasons. Carolina has gone at least .500 every preseason since 2012, including a 3-1 mark last year that included victories over the Bills and Patriots.

This will mark the fifth time in six seasons the Panthers and Patriots will square off in the third preseason game, considered the "dress rehearsal" game in advance of the regular season. Carolina improved to 3-7 against New England last preseason and to 4-2 against Buffalo while falling to 8-12 against Pittsburgh. The Panthers lead the preseason series with Chicago 2-1.