New England Patriots @ Carolina Panthers
Preseason
2-1, 0-1 Away
14
2-1, 0-1 Away
3-0, 2-0 Home
25
3-0, 2-0 Home
Game Leaders
109
B. HoyerQB
16/24
109
142
C. NewtonQB
11/17
142
35
M. GillisleeRB
10 CAR, 1 TD
35
48
C. McCaffreyRB
12 CAR
48
49
R. McCarronWR
4 REC
49
58
C. SamuelWR
3 REC
58
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5
K. Van NoyLB
2 SOLO
5
8
L. DossCB
6 SOLO
8
Team Stats
271
Total Yards
333
1
Turnovers
0
19
1st Downs
21
5-58
Penalties
7-92
5/14
3rd Down
8/15
1/2
4th Down
1/1
1/2
Red Zone
2/4
27:38
Possession
32:22
Game Information
Charlotte, NC
Referee:Ronald Torbert
Field Judge:Scott Edwards
Line Judge:Mark Steinkerchner
Umpire:Dan Ferrell
Field Judge:Jimmy Buchanan
Line Judge:Sarah Thomas
Back Judge:Tony Josselyn
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 19 | 21 |
| Passing 1st downs | 12 | 13 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 4 | 6 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 3 | 2 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-14 | 8-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Plays | 61 | 64 |
| Total Yards | 271 | 333 |
| Total Drives | 9 | 10 |
| Yards per Play | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| Passing | 211 | 234 |
| Comp/Att | 28/42 | 21/33 |
| Yards per pass | 5.0 | 7.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Rushing | 60 | 99 |
| Rushing Attempts | 19 | 31 |
| Yards per rush | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 1-2 | 2-4 |
| Penalties | 5-58 | 7-92 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:38 | 32:22 |
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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