Newton escapes injury, Panthers top Patriots 25-14
Cam Newton gave the Panthers an early injury scare before returning to help Carolina defeat the New England Patriots 25-14 in a preseason game Friday night.
National Football League
FINAL
New England Patriots
14
Carolina Panthers
25
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 14 |
| CAR | 6 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 25 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Green Bay Packers | L 27-45 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 24-19 | NFL |
| 10/22/26 | @ Chicago Bears | L 24-30 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs New York Jets | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | W 45-17 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:51 14-25
Mike Gillislee 2 Yd Run (Mike Gillislee Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 11:06 6-25
Stephen Gostkowski 52 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:11 3-25
Mose Frazier 6 Yd pass from Garrett Gilbert (Graham Gano Kick)
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Field Goal 3:22 3-18
Graham Gano 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:09 3-15
Taylor Heinicke 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 0:00 3-9
Graham Gano 23 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:33 3-6
Stephen Gostkowski 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:50 0-6
Graham Gano 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:01 0-3
Graham Gano 21 Yd Field Goal
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CAR
1 play, -1 yard, 0:21 · End of Game
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NE 0:21
9 plays, 34 yards, 2:00 · Downs
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CAR 2:21
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:30 · Punt
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NE 2:51
8 plays, 88 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:51 14-25
Mike Gillislee 2 Yd Run (Mike Gillislee Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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CAR 6:01
9 plays, 30 yards, 5:05 · Punt
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NE 11:06
6 plays, 41 yards, 3:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:06 6-25
Stephen Gostkowski 52 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 14:11
7 plays, 37 yards, 2:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:11 3-25
Mose Frazier 6 Yd pass from Garrett Gilbert (Graham Gano Kick)
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NE 2:08
3 plays, 10 yards, 1:14 · Fumble
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CAR 3:22
7 plays, 28 yards, 3:40 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:22 3-18
Graham Gano 47 Yd Field Goal
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NE 7:02
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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CAR 9:09
7 plays, 49 yards, 3:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:09 3-15
Taylor Heinicke 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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NE 13:01
4 plays, 11 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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CAR
9 plays, 59 yards, 1:49 · Field Goal
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NE 1:49
14 plays, 44 yards, 5:16 · Missed FG
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CAR 7:05
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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NE 8:33
14 plays, 67 yards, 7:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 3-9
Graham Gano 23 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:33 3-6
Stephen Gostkowski 27 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 0:50
6 plays, 58 yards, 2:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:50 0-6
Graham Gano 38 Yd Field Goal
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NE 3:31
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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CAR 5:01
16 plays, 77 yards, 9:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:01 0-3
Graham Gano 21 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
NE
CAR
19
1st Downs
21
12
Passing 1st downs
13
4
Rushing 1st downs
6
3
1st downs from penalties
2
5-14
3rd down efficiency
8-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
61
Total Plays
64
271
Total Yards
333
4.4
Yards per Play
5.2
9
Total Drives
10
211
Passing
234
28/42
Comp/Att
21/33
5.0
Yards per pass
7.1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
60
Rushing
99
19
Rushing Attempts
31
3.2
Yards per rush
3.2
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-4
5-58
Penalties
7-92
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
27:38
Possession
32:22
Injuries
Carolina Panthers
- Mike Jackson Injured Reserve
- Will Lee III Questionable
- Xavier Legette Injured Reserve
- Jaelan Phillips Questionable
- Jonathon Brooks Injured Reserve
New England Patriots
- Brenden Schooler Questionable
- Charles Woods Questionable
- Kevin Byard Questionable
- Rhamondre Stevenson Questionable
- A.J. Brown Questionable
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