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
--
None
--
--
None
--
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
1st Quarter
Field Goal
5:01 - 1st
0
NE
3
CAR
Graham Gano 21 Yd Field Goal
16 plays, 77 yards, 9:59
Field Goal
0:50 - 1st
0
NE
6
CAR
Graham Gano 38 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 58 yards, 2:41
2nd Quarter
Field Goal
8:33 - 2nd
3
NE
6
CAR
Stephen Gostkowski 27 Yd Field Goal
14 plays, 67 yards, 7:17
Field Goal
0:00 - 2nd
3
NE
9
CAR
Graham Gano 23 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 59 yards, 1:49
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
9:09 - 3rd
3
NE
15
CAR
Taylor Heinicke 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
7 plays, 49 yards, 3:52
Field Goal
3:22 - 3rd
3
NE
18
CAR
Graham Gano 47 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 28 yards, 3:40
4th Quarter
Touchdown
14:11 - 4th
3
NE
25
CAR
Mose Frazier 6 Yd pass from Garrett Gilbert (Graham Gano Kick)
7 plays, 37 yards, 2:57
Field Goal
11:06 - 4th
6
NE
25
CAR
Stephen Gostkowski 52 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 41 yards, 3:05
Touchdown
2:51 - 4th
14
NE
25
CAR
Mike Gillislee 2 Yd Run (Mike Gillislee Run for Two-Point Conversion)
8 plays, 88 yards, 3:10
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
0%
--NE
100%
--CAR
According to ESPN Analytics
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 |
NFL News
Roger Goodell won't testify about NFL's broadcasting deals
Roger Goodell will not testify before Congress next week about the NFL's broadcast deals and its recent practice of airing games on paywalled streaming services.
8h
Maxx Crosby (knee) closing in on practice return for Raiders
Maxx Crosby said he's really close to participating in practice for the Raiders, acknowledging that his rehab from offseason knee surgery has been long but rewarding.
8h
Kamara unfazed by uncertain Saints status: 'It's a business'
Saints running back Alvin Kamara said Wednesday he had no issues with the team despite a lack of clarity about his future.
8h