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As we roll into Week 1 https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com/Matt-Kalil-Jersey , the Panthers face a young Dallas Cowboys squad with a solid run game. The Panthers defense will have their work cut out for them stopping the run and the offense looks to succeed in its first action under freshman offensive coordinator Norv Turner. Here are the key matchups to watch.Luke Kuechly vs. Ezekiel ElliottOne of the top running backs in the NFL faces arguably the best defender in the league. Elliott is a threat whether he is taking handoffs in the backfield or catching passes. Kuechly is a top tier run and pass defender. This is one of the premier matchups of Week 1 no matter how you slice it, and could impact the game more than any other one-on-one matchup. Kuechly can patrol sideline to sideline against the best of them, however Elliott lead the league in rushing his rookie year for a reason. Elliott figures to be heavily involved in all aspects of their offense as the consensus best weapon for the Cowboys.Mario Addison vs. Tyron SmithIn regards to the line, the rushing game will be a big factor. However, rushing Dak Prescott will be key as well. Kawann Short and Dontari Poe will make their debut as a unit https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com/Captain-Munnerlyn-Jersey , but ol’ reliable Mario Addison needs to show up as well. He has worked his way into a 3 down role with the Panthers, and will see Pro Bowler tackle Tyron Smith most of the night. Addison’s one of the better speed rushers in the NFL, but Smith is no stranger to top tier players. If Addison can get consistent pressure then Carolina’s secondary can make plays.Panthers tackles vs. Demarcus LawrenceThe Cowboys best pass rusher will face off against Taylor Moton and whatever the team has planned at right tackle. This could be problematic for a team that is attempting to be a more high powered passing offense. No, scratch that, it WILL be a problem. So far https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com/David-Mayo-Jersey , Moton has held his own in the preseason. But playing 4 quarters against starting defensive lineman is a different animal. I also imagine the Cowboys will have a plan to attack the right side of the line, seeing as it will either be a plan C or a guy who is still recovering from injury. Pray for Cam Newton, please.Devin Funchess vs. Byron JonesThe Cowboys sport an underrated group of athletes at linebacker. Between Sean Lee and Jaylon Smith, they should have a plan for Greg Olsen. I don’t expect them to completely shut him down, but it should provide some 1 on 1 opportunities for the Panthers de facto number 1 wide receiver. Funchess is coming off a breakout year https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com/Devin-Funchess-Jersey , showing he can be the number one target and succeed. However, I want to see it more consistently when he isn’t the best option among a series of bad ones. Funchess should be in for a workload of moving the chains. In a contract year, this is the perfect game to start building a case for his payday.What players are you watching, Panthers fans? The Panthers and Saints have released their inactives lists for tonight’s divisional matchup on Monday Night Football.The bad news for the Panthers is that kicker Graham Gano will miss his second straight game with a knee injury. Chandler Catanzaro will take his place again tonight.The good news for the Panthers is that defensive tackle Kawann Short is active tonight after missing practice this week with a calf injury. Vernon Butler is also active tonight after being a healthy scratch for the last two weeks. Defensive end Efe Obada is inactive in favor of Butler, so the Panthers’ coaches must feel that generating interior pressure on Drew Brees is more important than pressure off the edge. Hopefully they’re right and their plan works out.Offensive tackle Terron Armstead will not play tonight for the Saints. Hopefully the Panthers can find a way to take advantage.Here are the full inactives lists for both teamsanthers inactivesK Graham GanoCB Lorenzo DossWR Mose FrazierDE Efe ObadaDE Marquis HaynesRB Travaris CadetLB Andre SmithSaints inactivesWR Simmie CobbsLB Manti T’eoDL Mitchell LoewenOT Terron ArmsteadOT Derek NewtonWR Austin CarrDE Trey Hendrickson