New England Patriots @ Carolina Panthers
Game Leaders
Team Stats
298
Total Yards
322
3
Turnovers
6
16
1st Downs
18
6-70
Penalties
4-37
6/15
3rd Down
4/13
1/2
4th Down
0/2
0/5
Red Zone
0/6
33:09
Possession
26:51
Game Information
Referee:Thomas White
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 16 | 18 |
| Passing 1st downs | 12 | 7 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 4 | 8 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 0 | 3 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-15 | 4-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Plays | 66 | 65 |
| Total Yards | 298 | 322 |
| Total Drives | 17 | 22 |
| Yards per Play | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Passing | 196 | 129 |
| Comp/Att | 17/29 | 15/36 |
| Yards per pass | 6.5 | 3.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 3 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 1-2 | 3-15 |
| Rushing | 102 | 193 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 26 |
| Yards per rush | 2.8 | 7.4 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 0-5 | 0-6 |
| Penalties | 6-70 | 4-37 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 6 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 3 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 5 | 0 |
| Possession | 33:09 | 26:51 |
2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 | 490 | 320 |
| Buffalo | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 481 | 365 |
| Miami | 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | 347 | 424 |
| New York | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 300 | 503 |
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 306 | 383 |
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