Carolina Panthers @ New England Patriots
Preseason
1-2, 0-1 Away
7
1-2, 0-1 Away
2-1, 2-0 Home
30
2-1, 2-0 Home
Game Leaders
88
C. NewtonQB
8/12
88
204
T. BradyQB
17/21, 2 TD
204
17
F. WhittakerRB
7 CAR
17
28
S. RidleyRB
8 CAR
28
47
K. BenjaminWR
5 REC
47
99
J. EdelmanWR
8 REC
99
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2
C. JonesDL
2
7
T. Davis Sr.LB
7 SOLO
7
6
C. JonesDL
6 SOLO
6
Team Stats
271
Total Yards
405
1
Turnovers
0
16
1st Downs
22
5-26
Penalties
10-63
5/13
3rd Down
10/15
0/0
4th Down
0/0
1/2
Red Zone
2/3
27:28
Possession
32:32
Game Information
Foxborough, MA
Referee:Carl Cheffers
Down Judge:Kent Payne
Line Judge:Jeff Seeman
Umpire:Undrey Wash
Side Judge:Laird Hayes
Back Judge:Todd Prukop
Field Judge:Brad Freeman
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 16 | 22 |
| Passing 1st downs | 12 | 16 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 0 | 3 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 4 | 3 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-13 | 10-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 50 | 67 |
| Total Yards | 271 | 405 |
| Total Drives | 9 | 9 |
| Yards per Play | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Passing | 208 | 323 |
| Comp/Att | 17/25 | 28/36 |
| Yards per pass | 7.4 | 9.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 3-19 | 0-0 |
| Rushing | 63 | 82 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 31 |
| Yards per rush | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Penalties | 5-26 | 10-63 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:28 | 32:32 |
2025 Standings
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 |
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 |
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