National Football League

FINAL
Carolina Panthers 13
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New England Patriots 42
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CAR600713
NE7217742
Gillette Stadium · 64,628 att.

Match Report

Marcus Jones' 87-yard punt return TD sparks Patriots offense in 42-13 romp over Panthers

— Almost nothing went right for the New England Patriots during their loss to Pittsburgh last week.

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Team Stats

CAR NE
21
1st Downs
16
11
Passing 1st downs
8
8
Rushing 1st downs
7
2
1st downs from penalties
1
5-14
3rd down efficiency
3-9
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-1
65
Total Plays
48
326
Total Yards
307
5.0
Yards per Play
6.4
11
Total Drives
10
197
Passing
203
23/36
Comp/Att
14/18
5.3
Yards per pass
10.7
0
Interceptions thrown
0
1-11
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-0
129
Rushing
104
28
Rushing Attempts
29
4.6
Yards per rush
3.6
2-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-4
5-29
Penalties
7-54
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
2
35:14
Possession
24:46

Top Performers

CAR

  • Sam Martin NO 5 · YDS 231 · AVG 46.2
  • Andy Dalton C/ATT 5/6 · YDS 58 · AVG 9.7
  • Bryce Young C/ATT 18/30 · YDS 150 · AVG 5.0
  • Rico Dowdle NO 4 · YDS 100 · AVG 25.0

NE

  • Drake Maye C/ATT 14/17 · YDS 203 · AVG 11.9
  • Bryce Baringer NO 4 · YDS 205 · AVG 51.3
  • Marcus Jones NO 3 · YDS 167 · AVG 55.7
  • Stefon Diggs REC 6 · YDS 101 · AVG 16.8

Injuries

New England Patriots

  • A.J. Brown Out
  • Carlton Davis III Questionable
  • Christian Elliss Questionable
  • TreVeyon Henderson Out
  • Alijah Vera-Tucker Injured Reserve

Carolina Panthers

  • Corey Bullock Questionable
  • Will Lee III Questionable
  • Akayleb Evans Injured Reserve
  • Bobby Brown III Out
  • Haynes King Out

Play by Play

  1. Touchdown 1:56 13-42

    Mitchell Evans 2 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q4
  2. Touchdown 14:13 6-42

    Mack Hollins 4 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Andy Borregales Kick)

    Q4
  3. Touchdown 10:17 6-35

    Hunter Henry 31 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Andy Borregales Kick)

    Q3
  4. Touchdown 1:57 6-28

    Antonio Gibson 1 Yd Rush (Andy Borregales Kick)

    Q2
  5. Touchdown 5:48 6-21

    TreVeyon Henderson 5 Yd Rush (Andy Borregales Kick)

    Q2
  6. Touchdown 14:54 6-14

    Drake Maye 5 Yd Rush (Andy Borregales Kick)

    Q2
  7. Touchdown 5:34 6-7

    Marcus Jones 87 Yd Punt Return (Andy Borregales Kick)

    Q1
  8. Touchdown 10:51 6-0

    Tommy Tremble 7 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald PAT Failed)

    Q1
  1. NE

    3 plays, -2 yards, 1:56 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. CAR 1:56

    13 plays, 91 yards, 6:45 · Touchdown

    Q4
  3. Touchdown 1:56 13-42

    Mitchell Evans 2 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q4
  4. NE 8:41

    3 plays, 8 yards, 1:36 · Punt

    Q4
  5. CAR 10:17

    6 plays, 24 yards, 3:56 · Downs

    Q4
  6. NE 14:13

    7 plays, 41 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown

    Q4
  7. Touchdown 14:13 6-42

    Mack Hollins 4 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Andy Borregales Kick)

    Q4
  8. CAR 2:23

    3 plays, 4 yards, 1:58 · Punt

    Q3
  9. NE 4:21

    3 plays, 6 yards, 2:07 · Punt

    Q3
  10. CAR 6:28

    7 plays, 33 yards, 3:49 · Downs

    Q3
  11. NE 10:17

    8 plays, 78 yards, 4:43 · Touchdown

    Q3
  12. Touchdown 10:17 6-35

    Hunter Henry 31 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Andy Borregales Kick)

    Q3
  13. CAR

    0 plays, 0 yards, 0:02 · End of Half

    Q2
  14. NE 0:02

    3 plays, 5 yards, 0:25 · Punt

    Q2
  15. CAR 0:27

    6 plays, 14 yards, 1:30 · Punt

    Q2
  16. NE 1:57

    4 plays, 14 yards, 2:05 · Touchdown

    Q2
  17. Touchdown 1:57 6-28

    Antonio Gibson 1 Yd Rush (Andy Borregales Kick)

    Q2
  18. CAR 4:02

    3 plays, -3 yards, 1:46 · Punt

    Q2
  19. NE 5:48

    8 plays, 55 yards, 4:07 · Touchdown

    Q2
  20. Touchdown 5:48 6-21

    TreVeyon Henderson 5 Yd Rush (Andy Borregales Kick)

    Q2
  21. CAR 9:55

    9 plays, 30 yards, 4:59 · Missed FG

    Q2
  22. NE 14:54

    6 plays, 80 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown

    Q2
  23. Touchdown 14:54 6-14

    Drake Maye 5 Yd Rush (Andy Borregales Kick)

    Q2
  24. CAR 2:56

    6 plays, 18 yards, 2:38 · Punt

    Q1
  25. CAR 5:34

    6 plays, 34 yards, 3:42 · Punt Touchdown

    Q1
  26. Touchdown 5:34 6-7

    Marcus Jones 87 Yd Punt Return (Andy Borregales Kick)

    Q1
  27. NE 9:16

    3 plays, 2 yards, 1:35 · Punt

    Q1
  28. CAR 10:51

    7 plays, 76 yards, 4:09 · Touchdown

    Q1
  29. Touchdown 10:51 6-0

    Tommy Tremble 7 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald PAT Failed)

    Q1

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