Mac Jones solid, Panthers pause QB battle in Pats' 20-10 win
— The Patriots have been enduring growing pains on offense throughout the preseason as they adjust to a new simplified scheme.
National Football League
FINAL
Carolina Panthers
10
New England Patriots
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| NE | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
Gillette Stadium · 65,878 att.
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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:17 10-20
Sam Roberts Fumble Recovery in end zone (Tristan Vizcaino Kick)
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Field Goal 14:00 10-13
Tristan Vizcaino 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:35 10-10
Tae Hayes 50 Yd Interception Return (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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Field Goal 1:49 3-10
Nick Folk 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:23 3-7
Ty Montgomery 2 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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Field Goal 2:17 3-0
Zane Gonzalez 27 Yd Field Goal
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NE
1 play, -1 yard, 0:26 · End of Game
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CAR 0:26
3 plays, 42 yards, 0:51 · Interception
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CAR 1:17
2 plays, -10 yards, 0:29 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:17 10-20
Sam Roberts Fumble Recovery in end zone (Tristan Vizcaino Kick)
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NE 1:46
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:59 · Punt
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CAR 2:45
5 plays, 10 yards, 3:04 · Punt
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NE 5:49
7 plays, 29 yards, 4:17 · Punt
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CAR 10:06
6 plays, 15 yards, 3:54 · Punt
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NE 14:00
7 plays, 25 yards, 2:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:00 10-13
Tristan Vizcaino 51 Yd Field Goal
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NE 1:35
6 plays, 36 yards, 3:43 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:35 10-10
Tae Hayes 50 Yd Interception Return (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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CAR 5:18
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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NE 6:47
7 plays, 42 yards, 3:55 · Downs
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CAR 10:42
3 plays, 19 yards, 1:29 · Interception
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NE 12:11
9 plays, 40 yards, 2:49 · Missed FG
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CAR
1 play, -1 yard, 0:05 · End of Half
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NE 0:05
5 plays, 28 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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CAR 1:06
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:43 · Punt
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NE 1:49
4 plays, 6 yards, 0:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:49 3-10
Nick Folk 38 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 2:16
4 plays, 15 yards, 2:10 · Fumble
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NE 4:26
5 plays, 37 yards, 2:52 · Punt
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CAR 7:18
9 plays, 41 yards, 5:05 · Punt
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NE 12:23
10 plays, 81 yards, 4:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:23 3-7
Ty Montgomery 2 Yd Run (Nick Folk Kick)
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CAR 2:17
9 plays, 55 yards, 4:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:17 3-0
Zane Gonzalez 27 Yd Field Goal
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NE 6:18
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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CAR 7:17
7 plays, 8 yards, 5:01 · Punt
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NE 12:18
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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CAR 13:35
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:25 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
CAR
NE
15
1st Downs
20
10
Passing 1st downs
14
2
Rushing 1st downs
6
3
1st downs from penalties
0
6-14
3rd down efficiency
2-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
58
Total Plays
67
192
Total Yards
375
3.3
Yards per Play
5.6
13
Total Drives
13
135
Passing
249
17/30
Comp/Att
22/36
3.9
Yards per pass
6.6
2
Interceptions thrown
1
5-30
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-15
57
Rushing
126
23
Rushing Attempts
29
2.5
Yards per rush
4.3
0-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-1
9-62
Penalties
12-104
4
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
29:46
Possession
30:14
Injuries
New England Patriots
- Ben Brown Questionable
- Brenden Schooler Questionable
- Will Campbell Questionable
- Rhamondre Stevenson Questionable
- Carlton Davis III Questionable
Carolina Panthers
- AJ Dillon Out
- Haynes King Out
- Bobby Okereke Out
- Jaelan Phillips Out
- Will Lee III Out
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