New England Patriots @ Carolina Panthers
Preseason
2-1, 2-0 Away
17
2-1, 2-0 Away
2-1, 1-1 Home
16
2-1, 1-1 Home
Game Leaders
126
J. GaroppoloQB
13/17, 1 TD
126
160
C. NewtonQB
17/28, 1 TD
160
29
L. BlountRB
7 CAR
29
19
F. WhittakerRB
3 CAR
19
51
A. DobsonWR
2 REC
51
51
G. OlsenTE
6 REC
51
1
C. JonesDE
1
1
K. EalyDE
1
7
J. MorrisLB
2 SOLO
7
6
L. KuechlyLB
4 SOLO
6
Team Stats
302
Total Yards
274
2
Turnovers
0
18
1st Downs
18
5-39
Penalties
7-54
3/10
3rd Down
7/17
0/1
4th Down
0/1
2/2
Red Zone
1/4
25:52
Possession
34:08
Game Information
Charlotte, NC
Referee:Clete Blakeman
Field Judge:Terry Brown
Line Judge:Carl Johnson
Side Judge:Joe Larrew
Umpire:Jeff Rice
Back Judge:Steve Patrick
Down Judge:Hugo Cruz
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 18 | 18 |
| Passing 1st downs | 12 | 11 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 5 | 6 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 1 | 1 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-10 | 7-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Plays | 57 | 68 |
| Total Yards | 302 | 274 |
| Total Drives | 12 | 12 |
| Yards per Play | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Passing | 202 | 190 |
| Comp/Att | 20/30 | 21/39 |
| Yards per pass | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 1-8 | 2-19 |
| Rushing | 100 | 84 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 27 |
| Yards per rush | 3.8 | 3.1 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-2 | 1-4 |
| Penalties | 5-39 | 7-54 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 25:52 | 34:08 |
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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