Newton perfect in preseason debut, Panthers edge Jags 24-23
Cam Newton was perfect in his preseason debut, completing both of his pass attempts in one series of action as the Panthers defeated the Jaguars 24-23.
National Football League
FINAL
Carolina Panthers
24
Jacksonville Jaguars
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 7 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 24 |
| JAX | 0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 23 |
EverBank Stadium
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 21-26 | NFL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Green Bay Packers | L 19-27 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 13-43 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | W 25-14 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Detroit Lions | W 32-26 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:23 24-23
Jonathan Grimes 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 10:35 24-17
Cameron Artis-Payne 8 Yd Run (Garrett Gilbert Pass to Kaelin Clay for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 13:13 16-17
Shane Wynn 4 Yd pass from Blake Bortles (Jason Myers Kick)
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Touchdown 2:28 16-10
Cameron Artis-Payne 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 0:11 10-10
Jason Myers 44 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:54 10-7
Graham Gano 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:30 7-7
Chris Ivory 1 Yd Run (Jason Myers Kick)
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Touchdown 8:34 7-0
Kelvin Benjamin 9 Yd pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano Kick)
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CAR
1 play, -1 yard, 0:16 · End of Game
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JAX 0:16
6 plays, 28 yards, 0:46 · Downs
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CAR 1:02
8 plays, 34 yards, 4:21 · Punt
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JAX 5:23
10 plays, 60 yards, 5:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:23 24-23
Jonathan Grimes 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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CAR 10:35
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:35 24-17
Cameron Artis-Payne 8 Yd Run (Garrett Gilbert Pass to Kaelin Clay for Two-Point Conversion)
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JAX 13:13
9 plays, 65 yards, 4:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:13 16-17
Shane Wynn 4 Yd pass from Blake Bortles (Jason Myers Kick)
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CAR 2:28
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:28 16-10
Cameron Artis-Payne 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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JAX 3:10
2 plays, 2 yards, 0:51 · Interception
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CAR 4:01
7 plays, 23 yards, 2:59 · Punt
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JAX 7:00
8 plays, 24 yards, 5:05 · Punt
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CAR 12:05
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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JAX 13:41
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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CAR
1 play, -1 yard, 0:11 · End of Half
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JAX 0:11
7 plays, 29 yards, 1:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:11 10-10
Jason Myers 44 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 1:18
5 plays, 24 yards, 1:10 · Interception
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JAX 2:28
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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CAR 3:54
8 plays, 44 yards, 3:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:54 10-7
Graham Gano 31 Yd Field Goal
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JAX 7:06
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:44 · Punt
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CAR 8:50
8 plays, 26 yards, 4:40 · Punt
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JAX 13:30
9 plays, 80 yards, 5:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:30 7-7
Chris Ivory 1 Yd Run (Jason Myers Kick)
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CAR 4:05
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:30 · Punt
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JAX 6:35
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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CAR 8:34
10 plays, 75 yards, 6:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:34 7-0
Kelvin Benjamin 9 Yd pass from Cam Newton (Graham Gano Kick)
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Team Stats
CAR
JAX
20
1st Downs
19
12
Passing 1st downs
10
7
Rushing 1st downs
7
1
1st downs from penalties
2
7-13
3rd down efficiency
5-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
62
Total Plays
64
304
Total Yards
338
4.9
Yards per Play
5.3
12
Total Drives
11
184
Passing
202
20/33
Comp/Att
21/35
5.6
Yards per pass
5.3
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-18
120
Rushing
136
29
Rushing Attempts
26
4.1
Yards per rush
5.2
3-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-3
8-49
Penalties
7-56
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:41
Possession
29:19
Highlights
Injuries
Jacksonville Jaguars
- B.J. Green II Injured Reserve
- Jessie Bates III Out
- Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig Out
- Eric Murray Injured Reserve
- DaVon Hamilton Injured Reserve
Carolina Panthers
- Brady Christensen Injured Reserve
- Mike Jackson Injured Reserve
- Jonathon Brooks Injured Reserve
- Xavier Legette Questionable
- Will Lee III Questionable
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