The Panthers have three prime-time games among the schedule released by the league Thursday night, and will open and close the season at home — a rarity in recent years.

Playing three night games (not including the TBDs in Week 16 and 18) marks their most prime time appearances since they had five in 2016 — the year following their 15-1 Super Bowl run.

The schedule also includes a Week 1 opener at Bank of America Stadium against the Bears, and a Week 18 finale against the Falcons at home, which is part of four of their last five games being played here.