New England Patriots @ Carolina Panthers
5-4, 4-0 Away
24
5-4, 4-0 Away
4-5, 2-3 Home
6
4-5, 2-3 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
273
Total Yards
240
2
Turnovers
3
17
1st Downs
13
6-35
Penalties
10-83
6/14
3rd Down
3/11
1/1
4th Down
0/1
2/3
Red Zone
0/2
32:29
Possession
27:31
Game Information
Charlotte, NC
Referee:Clete Blakeman
Down Judge:Dana McKenzie
Back Judge:Perry Paganelli
Umpire:Tab Slaughter
Field Judge:Scott Edwards
Line Judge:Julian Mapp
Side Judge:Clay Reynard
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 13 |
| Passing 1st downs | 5 | 8 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 10 | 5 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 2 | 0 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-14 | 3-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Plays | 59 | 57 |
| Total Yards | 273 | 240 |
| Total Drives | 10 | 11 |
| Yards per Play | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Passing | 122 | 162 |
| Comp/Att | 12/18 | 16/33 |
| Yards per pass | 6.1 | 4.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 3 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 2-17 | 1-10 |
| Rushing | 151 | 78 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 23 |
| Yards per rush | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-3 | 0-2 |
| Penalties | 6-35 | 10-83 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 3 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 32:29 | 27:31 |
2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 12 | 3 | 0 | .800 | 410 | 300 |
| Buffalo | 11 | 4 | 0 | .733 | 434 | 344 |
| Miami | 6 | 9 | 0 | .400 | 317 | 369 |
| New York | 3 | 12 | 0 | .200 | 282 | 426 |
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 7 | 0 | .533 | 287 | 337 |
| Tampa Bay | 7 | 8 | 0 | .467 | 347 | 377 |
| Atlanta | 6 | 9 | 0 | .400 | 307 | 360 |
| New Orleans | 5 | 10 | 0 | .333 | 255 | 338 |
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