Carolina Panthers @ New England Patriots
Preseason
1-2, 1-1 Away
3
1-2, 1-1 Away
3-0, 1-0 Home
10
3-0, 1-0 Home
Game Leaders
44
W. GrierQB
4/8
44
134
J. StidhamQB
15/19
134
24
J. ScarlettRB
10 CAR
24
53
N. BrossetteRB
14 CAR
53
31
R. BonnafonRB
2 REC
31
74
J. MeyersWR
7 REC
74
2
B. BurnsLB
2
1
M. BennettDE
1
8
A. WilliamsLB
6 SOLO
8
6
U. KamaluDE
5 SOLO
6
Team Stats
99
Total Yards
316
0
Turnovers
1
7
1st Downs
22
9-88
Penalties
8-80
2/12
3rd Down
10/17
1/1
4th Down
0/1
0/0
Red Zone
1/3
22:54
Possession
37:06
Game Information
Foxborough, MA
Field Judge:Michael Banks
Referee:Carl Cheffers
Side Judge:Rich Hall
Line Judge:Jeff Seeman
Back Judge:Scott Edwards
Umpire:Mark Pellis
Back Judge:Matt Edwards
Down Judge:Danny Short
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 7 | 22 |
| Passing 1st downs | 4 | 9 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 2 | 11 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 1 | 2 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-12 | 10-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Plays | 41 | 72 |
| Total Yards | 99 | 316 |
| Total Drives | 9 | 10 |
| Yards per Play | 2.4 | 4.4 |
| Passing | 48 | 187 |
| Comp/Att | 11/20 | 23/31 |
| Yards per pass | 2.0 | 5.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 4-42 | 5-22 |
| Rushing | 51 | 129 |
| Rushing Attempts | 17 | 36 |
| Yards per rush | 3.0 | 3.6 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 0-0 | 1-3 |
| Penalties | 9-88 | 8-80 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 22:54 | 37:06 |
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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