Darnold, defense lead Panthers past Jets 19-14 in opener
— If beating the team that traded him gave Sam Darnold any vindication, the fourth-year quarterback certainly wasn't sharing it.
National Football League
FINAL
New York Jets
14
Carolina Panthers
19
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYJ | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| CAR | 0 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 19 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | L 12-35 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | L 33-38 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Miami Dolphins | L 25-28 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ New England Patriots | L 19-26 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 17-12 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:56 14-19
Corey Davis 8 Yd pass from Zach Wilson (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 8:42 8-19
Ryan Santoso 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:25 11-16
Corey Davis 22 Yd pass from Zach Wilson (Zach Wilson Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 0:35 0-16
Sam Darnold 5 Yd Run (Ryan Santoso Kick)
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Touchdown 4:06 0-9
Robby Anderson 57 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Ryan Santoso PAT failed)
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Field Goal 7:26 0-3
Ryan Santoso 22 Yd Field Goal
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CAR
5 plays, 12 yards, 1:56 · End of Game
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NYJ 1:56
10 plays, 93 yards, 2:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:56 14-19
Corey Davis 8 Yd pass from Zach Wilson (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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CAR 4:27
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:33 · Punt
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NYJ 7:00
4 plays, 2 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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CAR 8:42
12 plays, 52 yards, 7:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:42 8-19
Ryan Santoso 29 Yd Field Goal
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NYJ 1:25
8 plays, 70 yards, 4:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:25 11-16
Corey Davis 22 Yd pass from Zach Wilson (Zach Wilson Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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CAR 6:05
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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NYJ 7:03
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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CAR 9:23
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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NYJ 11:38
5 plays, 6 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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CAR 13:20
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:40 · Punt
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NYJ
1 play, 2 yards, 0:35 · End of Half
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CAR 0:35
7 plays, 62 yards, 2:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:35 0-16
Sam Darnold 5 Yd Run (Ryan Santoso Kick)
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NYJ 2:35
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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CAR 4:06
1 play, 57 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:06 0-9
Robby Anderson 57 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Ryan Santoso PAT failed)
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NYJ 4:14
7 plays, 32 yards, 3:12 · Downs
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CAR 7:26
6 plays, 29 yards, 2:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:26 0-3
Ryan Santoso 22 Yd Field Goal
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NYJ 9:26
4 plays, 42 yards, 2:04 · Interception
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CAR 11:30
11 plays, 76 yards, 4:40 · Fumble
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NYJ 1:10
6 plays, 5 yards, 3:27 · Punt
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CAR 4:37
4 plays, 17 yards, 3:01 · Punt
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NYJ 7:38
3 plays, -13 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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CAR 8:58
4 plays, 16 yards, 2:26 · Punt
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NYJ 11:24
6 plays, -3 yards, 3:36 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
NYJ
CAR
16
1st Downs
18
10
Passing 1st downs
14
4
Rushing 1st downs
4
2
1st downs from penalties
0
4-13
3rd down efficiency
4-14
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
60
Total Plays
63
252
Total Yards
381
4.2
Yards per Play
6.0
12
Total Drives
12
207
Passing
270
20/37
Comp/Att
24/35
4.8
Yards per pass
7.5
1
Interceptions thrown
0
6-51
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-9
45
Rushing
111
17
Rushing Attempts
27
2.6
Yards per rush
4.1
1-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-4
5-30
Penalties
6-38
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:40
Possession
31:20
Injuries
Carolina Panthers
- Jaelan Phillips Questionable
- Will Lee III Questionable
- Damien Lewis Questionable
- Bobby Okereke Questionable
- Jaycee Horn Injured Reserve
New York Jets
- Trevin Wallace Questionable
- Garrett Wilson Questionable
- Nahshon Wright Questionable
- Joseph Ossai Questionable
- VJ Payne Injured Reserve
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