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New England Patriots at Carolina Panthers

Week 9Final

New England Patriots 24, Carolina Panthers 6, Final

Pats shut down Darnold, Panthers, cruise to 24-6 victory

At Bank of America Stadium

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The New England Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 24-6 in Week 9 on November 7, 2021 at Bank of America Stadium. Mac Jones threw for 139 yards for the New England Patriots; Sam Darnold threw for 172 for the Carolina Panthers.

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Showing: New England Patriots, Q4 3:57 · End of game

NECAR(3:57) (Shotgun) S.Darnold sacked at NE 42 for -10 yards (M.Judon).(3:43) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short right to A.Abdullah.(3:38) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete deep left to Dj.Moore (J.Mills).(3:29) J.Herron reported in as eligible. B.Bolden up the middle to NE 42 for no gain (M.Hartsfield). PENALTY on CAR-S.Chandler, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at NE 42 - No Play.(3:23) B.Bolden up the middle to NE 49 for 2 yards (J.Carter; C.Johnston).(2:37) B.Bolden left end to CAR 42 for 9 yards (M.Fox).(2:00) B.Hoyer kneels to CAR 43 for -1 yards.(1:18) B.Hoyer kneels to CAR 44 for -1 yards.(:38) B.Hoyer kneels to CAR 45 for -1 yards.
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs11 plays · 1 yds · 5:40 · Started Q1 15:00 at CAR 25Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 15:00Took overZ.Gonzalez kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 15:001st & 10 at CAR 25(15:00) (Shotgun) D.Harris up the middle to NE 27 for 2 yards (M.Hartsfield).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    3. Q1 14:292nd & 8 at CAR 27(14:29) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short right to K.Bourne pushed ob at NE 34 for 7 yards (K.Taylor).7 yds+0.67 EPA
    4. Q1 14:033rd & 1 at CAR 34(14:03) M.Jones up the middle to NE 36 for 2 yards (S.Thompson; D.Brown).2 yds+0.28 EPA
    5. Q1 13:251st & 10 at CAR 36(13:25) D.Harris up the middle to NE 36 for no gain (J.Carter).−0.54 EPA
    6. Q1 13:252nd & 10 at CAR 36(12:47) (Shotgun) PENALTY on NE-I.Wynn, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at NE 36 - No Play.5 yds−0.56 EPA
    7. Q1 12:272nd & 15 at CAR 31(12:27) M.Jones pass short left to J.Smith to NE 36 for 5 yards (J.Carter). PENALTY on NE-T.Karras, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 31 - No Play.10 yds−0.79 EPA
    8. Q1 12:032nd & 25 at CAR 21(12:03) (Shotgun) B.Bolden right guard to NE 37 for 16 yards (J.Carter, R.Melvin).16 yds+0.81 EPA
    9. Q1 11:203rd & 9 at CAR 37(11:20) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short left to J.Meyers to NE 45 for 8 yards (S.Thompson).8 yds+1.19 EPA
    10. Q1 10:274th & 1 at CAR 45(10:27) J.Bailey punts 55 yards to end zone, Center-J.Cardona, Touchback.−0.97 EPA
    11. Q1 10:191st & 10 at CAR 20(10:19) C.McCaffrey right tackle to CAR 22 for 2 yards (L.Guy).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    12. Q1 9:482nd & 8 at CAR 22(9:48) (No Huddle) C.McCaffrey up the middle to CAR 26 for 4 yards (J.Bentley; L.Guy). CAR-M.Paradis was injured during the play. He is Out.4 yds−1.02 EPA
  2. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs4 plays · 5 yds · 0:53 · Started Q1 9:20 at NE 26Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 9:20Took over(9:20) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short right to Dj.Moore (K.Van Noy).
    2. Q1 9:204th & 4 at NE 26(9:15) (Punt formation) PENALTY on CAR-C.Johnston, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 26 - No Play.5 yds−0.58 EPA
    3. Q1 9:154th & 9 at NE 21(9:15) L.Edwards punts 57 yards to NE 22, Center-J.Jansen. G.Olszewski to NE 40 for 18 yards (F.Luvu).18 yds+2.25 EPA
    4. Q1 9:031st & 10 at NE 40(9:03) (Shotgun) PENALTY on NE, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at NE 40 - No Play.-5 yds−0.54 EPA
    5. Q1 9:031st & 15 at NE 35(9:03) M.Jones sacked at NE 31 for -4 yards (H.Reddick).-4 yds−2.72 EPA
  3. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs4 plays · 6 yds · 1:22 · Started Q1 7:43 at CAR 43Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 8:27Took over(8:27) R.Stevenson up the middle to NE 43 for 12 yards (M.Hartsfield; S.Chandler).
    2. Q1 7:433rd & 7 at CAR 43(7:43) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short left to H.Henry to CAR 45 for 12 yards (A.Bouye).12 yds−0.26 EPA
    3. Q1 7:061st & 10 at CAR 20(7:06) M.Jones pass incomplete short left to J.Meyers (D.Brown).+1.34 EPA
    4. Q1 6:592nd & 10 at NE 45(6:59) PENALTY on NE-H.Henry, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 45 - No Play.5 yds−0.52 EPA
    5. Q1 6:592nd & 15 at 50(6:59) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short left to B.Bolden to NE 49 for -1 yards (S.Thompson).-1 yd−1.41 EPA
  4. New England Patriots: Punt0 plays · 0 yds · 0:35 · Started Q1 6:21 at CAR 47Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 6:21Took over(6:21) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short right to J.Smith to CAR 47 for 4 yards (S.Thompson).
  5. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs1 play · 2 yds · 0:41 · Started Q1 5:35 at CAR 5Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 5:46Took over(5:46) J.Bailey punts 42 yards to CAR 5, Center-J.Cardona, downed by NE-J.Bethel.
    2. Q1 5:351st & 10 at CAR 5(5:35) C.Hubbard left tackle to CAR 7 for 2 yards (D.Hightower).2 yds−1.30 EPA
  6. New England Patriots: Fumble1 play · -5 yds · 0:58 · Started Q1 4:54 at NE 20Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 4:54Took over(4:54) S.Darnold pass short middle to Dj.Moore to CAR 20 for 13 yards (J.Mills).
    2. Q1 4:541st & 10 at NE 20(4:15) (No Huddle) PENALTY on CAR-T.Scott, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 20 - No Play.5 yds−2.32 EPA
  7. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:05 · Started Q1 3:56 at CAR 15Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 3:56Took over(3:56) S.Darnold to CAR 13 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CAR 13. S.Darnold pass incomplete short right. PENALTY on CAR-S.Darnold, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced at CAR 15.
  8. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs2 plays · 42 yds · 1:12 · Started Q1 3:11 at NE 5Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 3:51Took over(3:51) A.Abdullah left guard to CAR 5 for no gain (D.Godchaux).
    2. Q1 3:113rd & 25 at NE 5(3:11) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right to T.Tremble to CAR 11 for 6 yards (J.Mills; M.Bryant).6 yds+0.25 EPA
    3. Q1 2:124th & 19 at NE 11(2:12) L.Edwards punts 59 yards to NE 30, Center-J.Jansen. G.Olszewski to NE 45 for 15 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at NE 47.17 yds−0.84 EPA
  9. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs1 play · 5 yds · 0:42 · Started Q1 1:21 at CAR 48Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 1:59Took over(1:59) D.Harris left guard to NE 48 for 1 yard (Y.Gross-Matos).
    2. Q1 1:212nd & 9 at CAR 48(1:21) D.Harris left tackle to CAR 47 for 5 yards (J.Chinn; D.Jackson).5 yds−0.22 EPA
  10. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:09 · Started Q1 0:39 at NE 33Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 0:39Took over(:39) (Shotgun) M.Jones sacked at NE 44 for -9 yards (B.Burns). FUMBLES (B.Burns) [B.Burns], RECOVERED by CAR-F.Luvu at NE 40. F.Luvu to NE 33 for 7 yards (I.Wynn). CAR-B.Burns was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
  11. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:30 · Started Q1 0:30 at NE 29Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 0:30Took over(:30) C.McCaffrey right tackle to NE 29 for 4 yards (D.Godchaux; J.Collins).
  12. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:37 · Started Q2 15:00 at CAR 25Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q2 15:00Took over(15:00) (Shotgun) Dj.Moore up the middle to NE 25 for 4 yards (J.Bentley). Direct snap to DJ Moore
  13. Carolina Panthers: Field goal4 plays · 0 yds · 1:34 · Started Q2 13:41 at NE 21Score after the drive: 0–3
    1. Q2 14:23Took over(14:23) (Shotgun) C.McCaffrey up the middle to NE 21 for 4 yards (D.Godchaux).
    2. Q2 13:411st & 10 at CAR 35(13:41) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to C.McCaffrey (C.Barmore).+2.24 EPA
    3. Q2 13:352nd & 10 at NE 21(13:35) C.Hubbard right end to NE 23 for -2 yards (D.Wise).-2 yds−0.87 EPA
    4. Q2 12:523rd & 12 at NE 23(12:52) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to R.Anderson to NE 21 for 2 yards (M.Bryant) [J.Uche].2 yds+0.19 EPA
    5. Q2 12:074th & 10 at NE 21Zane Gonzalez 39 Yd Field Goal NE 0, CAR 3−0.30 EPA
  14. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs1 play · 9 yds · 0:26 · Started Q2 12:02 at NE 25Score after the drive: 0–3
    1. Q2 12:07Took overZ.Gonzalez kicks 70 yards from CAR 35 to NE -5. G.Olszewski to NE 25 for 30 yards (F.Luvu).
    2. Q2 12:021st & 10 at NE 25(12:02) M.Jones pass short right to K.Bourne ran ob at NE 34 for 9 yards (S.Chandler).9 yds−0.04 EPA
  15. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:30 · Started Q2 11:36 at CAR 36Score after the drive: 0–3
    1. Q2 11:36Took over(11:36) M.Jones up the middle to NE 36 for 2 yards (S.Thompson).
  16. New England Patriots: Touchdown8 plays · -12 yds · 3:11 · Started Q2 10:28 at NE 35Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q2 11:06Took over(11:06) (Shotgun) D.Harris up the middle to NE 35 for -1 yards (J.Chinn).
    2. Q2 10:282nd & 11 at NE 35(10:28) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short right to R.Stevenson to CAR 24 for 41 yards (J.Carter; J.Chinn).41 yds+3.21 EPA
    3. Q2 9:591st & 10 at CAR 24(9:59) (Shotgun) R.Stevenson up the middle to CAR 18 for 6 yards (R.Melvin).6 yds+0.25 EPA
    4. Q2 9:322nd & 4 at CAR 18(9:32) R.Stevenson right guard to CAR 16 for 2 yards (B.Burns).2 yds−0.27 EPA
    5. Q2 8:563rd & 2 at CAR 16(8:56) R.Stevenson left end pushed ob at CAR 3 for 13 yards (S.Chandler).13 yds+1.85 EPA
    6. Q2 8:191st & Goal at CAR 3Damien Harris 3 Yard Rush N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-J.Bailey.NE 7, CAR 3+0.82 EPA
    7. Q2 8:19N.Folk kicks 66 yards from NE 35 to CAR -1. A.Abdullah to CAR 20 for 21 yards (M.Slater; B.King).
    8. Q2 8:141st & 10 at NE 38(8:14) S.Darnold pass incomplete short right.−1.53 EPA
    9. Q2 8:072nd & 10 at NE 20(8:07) C.Hubbard up the middle to CAR 23 for 3 yards (J.Bentley).3 yds+0.53 EPA
    10. Q2 7:213rd & 7 at NE 38(7:21) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to T.Marshall.−2.86 EPA
  17. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs5 plays · 31 yds · 2:22 · Started Q2 7:07 at CAR 38Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q2 7:17Took over(7:17) L.Edwards punts 46 yards to NE 31, Center-J.Jansen. J.Meyers to NE 38 for 7 yards (C.Thompson).
    2. Q2 7:071st & 10 at CAR 38(7:07) (Shotgun) D.Harris left guard to NE 41 for 3 yards (S.Gilmore).3 yds−0.17 EPA
    3. Q2 6:312nd & 7 at CAR 41(6:31) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short right intended for J.Meyers INTERCEPTED by S.Gilmore at NE 47. S.Gilmore to NE 34 for 13 yards (M.Jones).13 yds+1.89 EPA
    4. Q2 6:221st & 10 at NE 34(6:22) S.Darnold pass short left to A.Abdullah to NE 28 for 6 yards (K.Dugger).6 yds+0.43 EPA
    5. Q2 5:412nd & 4 at NE 28(5:41) (No Huddle) C.McCaffrey left guard pushed ob at NE 18 for 10 yards (J.Jackson). CAR-C.Erving was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful.10 yds+0.57 EPA
    6. Q2 5:161st & 10 at NE 18(5:16) C.McCaffrey right end to NE 16 for 2 yards (M.Judon). PENALTY on CAR-I.Thomas, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at NE 16.-13 yds−4.15 EPA
  18. New England Patriots: Missed field goal1 play · 0 yds · 0:12 · Started Q2 4:40 at CAR 31Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q2 4:45Took over(4:45) S.Darnold pass incomplete short middle.
    2. Q2 4:403rd & 23 at NE 25(4:40) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short right to C.Hubbard (K.Van Noy).−2.50 EPA
  19. Carolina Panthers: Field goal0 plays · 34 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 4:28 at CAR 35Score after the drive: 7–6
    1. Q2 4:28Took overZane Gonzalez 49 Yd Field Goal NE 7, CAR 6
  20. New England Patriots: Touchdown11 plays · 60 yds · 4:04 · Started Q2 4:28 at NE 25Score after the drive: 14–6
    1. Q2 4:28Took overZ.Gonzalez kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 4:281st & 10 at NE 25(4:28) R.Stevenson right guard to NE 27 for 2 yards (M.Hartsfield).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    3. Q2 3:522nd & 8 at NE 27(3:52) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short right to R.Stevenson to NE 30 for 3 yards (B.Burns).3 yds−0.27 EPA
    4. Q2 3:143rd & 5 at NE 30(3:14) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass deep right to B.Bolden pushed ob at CAR 42 for 28 yards (S.Thompson).28 yds+2.40 EPA
    5. Q2 3:141st & 10 at CAR 42(2:38) PENALTY on NE-J.Meyers, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 42 - No Play.-5 yds−0.50 EPA
    6. Q2 2:231st & 15 at CAR 47(2:23) D.Harris left end ran ob at CAR 39 for 8 yards (S.Chandler).8 yds+0.37 EPA
    7. Q2 2:002nd & 7 at CAR 39(2:00) (Shotgun) J.Smith right end to CAR 35 for 4 yards (D.Jackson).4 yds−0.20 EPA
    8. Q2 1:223rd & 3 at CAR 35(1:22) B.Bolden up the middle to CAR 24 for 11 yards (K.Robinson).11 yds+0.97 EPA
    9. Q2 0:461st & 10 at CAR 24(:46) B.Bolden right tackle pushed ob at CAR 12 for 12 yards (S.Gilmore).12 yds+0.38 EPA
    10. Q2 0:391st & 10 at CAR 12(:40) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass short right to D.Harris to CAR 9 for 3 yards (H.Reddick).3 yds−0.26 EPA
    11. Q2 0:342nd & 7 at CAR 9(:34) D.Harris right guard to CAR 7 for 2 yards (J.Carter; S.Thompson).2 yds−0.45 EPA
    12. Q2 0:243rd & 5 at CAR 7Hunter Henry Pass From Mac Jones for 7 Yrds N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-J.Bailey.NE 14, CAR 6+3.71 EPA
  21. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 0:24 at CAR 25Score after the drive: 14–6
    1. Q2 0:24Took overJ.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
  22. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:24 · Started Q2 0:24 at NE 30Score after the drive: 14–6
    1. Q2 0:24Took over(:24) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right to A.Abdullah to CAR 30 for 5 yards (K.Dugger).
  23. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:04 · Started Q3 15:00 at CAR 26Score after the drive: 14–6
    1. Q3 15:00Took overJ.Bailey kicks 61 yards from NE 35 to CAR 4. A.Abdullah to CAR 26 for 22 yards (B.Bolden).
  24. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs3 plays · 5 yds · 1:02 · Started Q3 14:20 at NE 27Score after the drive: 14–6
    1. Q3 14:56Took over(14:56) S.Darnold scrambles right end to CAR 27 for 1 yard (K.Van Noy).
    2. Q3 14:202nd & 9 at NE 27(14:20) C.McCaffrey right tackle to CAR 30 for 3 yards (L.Guy).3 yds−0.30 EPA
    3. Q3 13:323rd & 6 at NE 30(13:32) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to W.Snead.−0.08 EPA
    4. Q3 13:244th & 6 at NE 30(13:24) L.Edwards punts 43 yards to NE 27, Center-J.Jansen, fair catch by J.Meyers. PENALTY on CAR, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced at NE 27.48 yds−0.85 EPA
  25. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:32 · Started Q3 13:18 at CAR 30Score after the drive: 14–6
    1. Q3 13:18Took over(13:18) D.Harris left guard to NE 30 for -2 yards (J.Chinn, B.Burns).
  26. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:04 · Started Q3 12:46 at NE 30Score after the drive: 14–6
    1. Q3 12:46Took over(12:46) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete short right to K.Bourne.
  27. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs5 plays · 31 yds · 2:55 · Started Q3 12:06 at CAR 33Score after the drive: 14–6
    1. Q3 12:42Took over(12:42) B.Bolden up the middle to NE 33 for 3 yards (S.Thompson).
    2. Q3 12:064th & 9 at CAR 33(12:06) J.Bailey punts 55 yards to CAR 12, Center-J.Cardona. A.Erickson to CAR 16 for 4 yards (Co.Davis; M.Slater). NE-M.Slater was injured during the play.4 yds+0.27 EPA
    3. Q3 11:541st & 10 at CAR 16(11:54) (Shotgun) C.McCaffrey right guard to CAR 25 for 9 yards (J.Bentley; A.Phillips).9 yds+1.00 EPA
    4. Q3 11:192nd & 1 at CAR 25(11:19) C.McCaffrey up the middle to CAR 31 for 6 yards (D.Godchaux; D.Wise).6 yds−0.22 EPA
    5. Q3 10:381st & 10 at CAR 31(10:38) C.McCaffrey right tackle to CAR 31 for no gain (L.Guy, M.Judon).−0.54 EPA
    6. Q3 10:002nd & 10 at CAR 31(10:00) S.Darnold pass short middle to C.Hubbard to NE 36 for 33 yards (A.Phillips; J.Tavai).33 yds−4.34 EPA
  28. New England Patriots: Touchdown3 plays · 18 yds · 1:38 · Started Q3 8:33 at CAR 33Score after the drive: 21–6
    1. Q3 9:11Took over(9:12) (Shotgun) C.McCaffrey left guard to NE 33 for 3 yards (C.Barmore; D.Wise).
    2. Q3 8:332nd & 7 at CAR 33(8:33) S.Darnold pass short middle to Dj.Moore to NE 20 for 13 yards (J.Williams).13 yds+1.17 EPA
    3. Q3 7:541st & 10 at CAR 20(7:54) C.McCaffrey left tackle to NE 20 for no gain (Ca. Davis).−0.54 EPA
    4. Q3 6:552nd & 10 at CAR 20J.C. Jackson 88 Yrd Interception Return N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-J.Bailey.NE 21, CAR 6+2.97 EPA
  29. Carolina Panthers: Fumble2 plays · 14 yds · 1:10 · Started Q3 6:55 at CAR 25Score after the drive: 21–6
    1. Q3 6:55Took overJ.Bailey kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 6:551st & 10 at CAR 25(6:55) C.McCaffrey right guard to CAR 29 for 4 yards (D.Godchaux).4 yds−0.07 EPA
    3. Q3 6:162nd & 6 at CAR 29(6:16) (Shotgun) Dj.Moore up the middle to CAR 39 for 10 yards (J.Williams).10 yds−5.13 EPA
  30. New England Patriots: Interception2 plays · -3 yds · 0:47 · Started Q3 4:57 at 50Score after the drive: 21–6
    1. Q3 5:45Took over(5:45) C.McCaffrey right guard to CAR 40 for 1 yard (A.Phillips). FUMBLES (A.Phillips), recovered by CAR-I.Thomas at CAR 41. I.Thomas to 50 for 9 yards (D.McCourty).
    2. Q3 4:571st & 10 at CAR 30(4:57) S.Darnold pass incomplete short middle to T.Tremble (C.Barmore).−2.02 EPA
    3. Q3 4:522nd & 10 at 50(4:52) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right to C.McCaffrey to CAR 47 for -3 yards (J.Collins).-3 yds+2.02 EPA
  31. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:06 · Started Q3 4:10 at NE 47Score after the drive: 21–6
    1. Q3 4:10Took over(4:10) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right intended for R.Anderson INTERCEPTED by J.Collins at CAR 44. J.Collins to CAR 43 for 1 yard (T.Scott).
  32. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs1 play · 6 yds · 0:36 · Started Q3 3:59 at CAR 30Score after the drive: 21–6
    1. Q3 4:04Took over(4:04) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete deep left to N.Agholor. PENALTY on CAR-D.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 13 yards, enforced at CAR 43 - No Play.
    2. Q3 3:591st & 10 at CAR 30(3:59) R.Stevenson left guard to CAR 24 for 6 yards (J.Chinn).6 yds−5.20 EPA
  33. Carolina Panthers: Missed field goal3 plays · 0 yds · 0:17 · Started Q3 2:37 at NE 19Score after the drive: 21–6
    1. Q3 3:23Took over(3:23) R.Stevenson left guard to CAR 19 for 5 yards (J.Chinn; B.Roy).
    2. Q3 2:371st & 10 at CAR 25(2:37) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete short left to J.Smith.−0.73 EPA
    3. Q3 2:342nd & 10 at CAR 21(2:34) M.Jones pass incomplete deep left to H.Henry.−0.66 EPA
    4. Q3 2:293rd & 10 at CAR 21(2:29) (Shotgun) M.Jones pass incomplete deep left to J.Meyers.−2.79 EPA
  34. New England Patriots: Field goal0 plays · 46 yds · 0:00 · Started Q3 2:20 at NE 35Score after the drive: 24–6
    1. Q3 2:20Took overNick Folk 37 Yd Field Goal NE 24, CAR 6
  35. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs1 play · -10 yds · 0:28 · Started Q3 2:20 at CAR 25Score after the drive: 24–6
    1. Q3 2:20Took overN.Folk kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 2:201st & 10 at CAR 25(2:20) C.McCaffrey right tackle to CAR 30 for 5 yards (M.Judon; D.Hightower). PENALTY on CAR-T.Scott, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CAR 25 - No Play.-10 yds+0.98 EPA
  36. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:30 · Started Q3 1:52 at NE 21Score after the drive: 24–6
    1. Q3 1:52Took over(1:52) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to Dj.Moore to CAR 21 for 6 yards (M.Bryant). CAR-Dj.Moore was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
  37. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs3 plays · 23 yds · 0:54 · Started Q3 0:54 at CAR 42Score after the drive: 24–6
    1. Q3 1:22Took over(1:22) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to C.McCaffrey to CAR 42 for 21 yards (D.McCourty).
    2. Q3 0:541st & 10 at CAR 42(:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to C.McCaffrey to NE 39 for 19 yards (J.Jackson; D.Hightower) [D.Wise].19 yds+1.41 EPA
    3. Q3 0:191st & 10 at NE 35(:19) S.Darnold pass incomplete deep left.−0.91 EPA
    4. Q3 0:092nd & 10 at NE 39(:09) (Shotgun) S.Darnold scrambles right guard to NE 35 for 4 yards (K.Van Noy).4 yds−7.31 EPA
  38. New England Patriots: Turnover on downs12 plays · -16 yds · 6:57 · Started Q4 14:17 at CAR 18Score after the drive: 24–6
    1. Q4 15:00Took over(15:00) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short middle to C.McCaffrey to NE 18 for 17 yards (A.Phillips).
    2. Q4 14:171st & 10 at CAR 18(14:17) (Shotgun) S.Darnold scrambles right end ran ob at NE 14 for 4 yards (M.Judon).4 yds−0.10 EPA
    3. Q4 13:382nd & 6 at CAR 14(13:38) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass deep left intended for Dj.Moore INTERCEPTED by J.Jackson at NE -5. Touchback.−3.61 EPA
    4. Q4 13:311st & 10 at NE 20(13:31) R.Stevenson right end to NE 21 for 1 yard (J.Chinn; H.Reddick).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    5. Q4 12:522nd & 9 at NE 21(12:52) M.Jones pass short right to K.Bourne pushed ob at NE 39 for 18 yards (K.Taylor; S.Thompson).18 yds+1.49 EPA
    6. Q4 12:121st & 10 at NE 39(12:12) R.Stevenson up the middle to NE 43 for 4 yards (Y.Gross-Matos).4 yds−0.05 EPA
    7. Q4 11:312nd & 6 at NE 43(11:31) R.Stevenson up the middle to CAR 46 for 11 yards (J.Chinn). NE-R.Stevenson was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.11 yds+0.82 EPA
    8. Q4 10:551st & 10 at CAR 46(10:55) D.Harris up the middle to CAR 44 for 2 yards (J.Carter; D.Brown).2 yds−0.30 EPA
    9. Q4 10:142nd & 8 at CAR 44(10:14) D.Harris right tackle to CAR 39 for 5 yards (J.Chinn; D.Jackson).5 yds+0.16 EPA
    10. Q4 9:333rd & 3 at CAR 39(9:33) D.Harris right guard to CAR 38 for 1 yard (R.Melvin).1 yd+0.09 EPA
    11. Q4 8:464th & 2 at CAR 38(8:46) B.Bolden right guard to CAR 36 for 2 yards (S.Thompson; J.Chinn).2 yds+0.77 EPA
    12. Q4 8:461st & 10 at CAR 36(7:55) (Shotgun) PENALTY on NE, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 36 - No Play.-5 yds−0.64 EPA
    13. Q4 7:551st & 15 at CAR 41(7:55) D.Harris right guard to CAR 34 for 7 yards (D.Brown).7 yds−1.19 EPA
  39. Carolina Panthers: Fumble0 plays · 0 yds · 0:21 · Started Q4 7:20 at NE 40Score after the drive: 24–6
    1. Q4 7:20Took over(7:20) D.Harris up the middle to CAR 40 for -6 yards (B.Burns). NE-D.Harris was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
  40. New England Patriots: Missed field goal1 play · 5 yds · 1:00 · Started Q4 6:59 at CAR 41Score after the drive: 24–6
    1. Q4 6:59Took over(6:59) (Shotgun) B.Bolden up the middle to CAR 39 for 1 yard (J.Chinn). FUMBLES (J.Chinn), recovered by NE-M.Jones at CAR 41. CAR-B.Burns was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful.
    2. Q4 6:594th & 15 at CAR 41(6:20) (Punt formation) PENALTY on CAR-C.Johnston, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 41 - No Play.5 yds−3.89 EPA
  41. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs6 plays · 24 yds · 1:52 · Started Q4 5:54 at CAR 44Score after the drive: 24–6
    1. Q4 5:59Took over(5:59) N.Folk 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-J.Bailey.
    2. Q4 5:541st & 10 at CAR 44(5:54) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to C.McCaffrey to CAR 46 for 2 yards (K.Van Noy). PENALTY on CAR-D.Daley, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CAR 44 - No Play.-10 yds−0.96 EPA
    3. Q4 5:151st & 20 at CAR 34(5:15) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right to W.Snead to CAR 40 for 6 yards (M.Bryant; A.Phillips).6 yds+0.03 EPA
    4. Q4 4:462nd & 14 at CAR 40(4:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to I.Thomas to CAR 49 for 9 yards (M.Bryant).9 yds+0.34 EPA
    5. Q4 4:203rd & 5 at CAR 49(4:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right to A.Abdullah pushed ob at NE 44 for 7 yards (A.Phillips).7 yds+1.33 EPA
    6. Q4 4:141st & 10 at NE 42(4:14) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete deep right to Dj.Moore.−0.65 EPA
    7. Q4 4:092nd & 10 at NE 44(4:09) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right to A.Abdullah pushed ob at NE 32 for 12 yards (J.Williams).12 yds−5.63 EPA
  42. New England Patriots: End of game9 plays · -13 yds · 3:19 · Started Q4 3:57 at CAR 32Score after the drive: 24–6
    1. Q4 4:02Took over(4:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to R.Anderson.
    2. Q4 3:572nd & 10 at CAR 32(3:57) (Shotgun) S.Darnold sacked at NE 42 for -10 yards (M.Judon).-10 yds−1.90 EPA
    3. Q4 3:433rd & 20 at CAR 42(3:43) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short right to A.Abdullah.−0.78 EPA
    4. Q4 3:384th & 20 at NE 42(3:38) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete deep left to Dj.Moore (J.Mills).+1.54 EPA
    5. Q4 3:291st & 10 at NE 42(3:29) J.Herron reported in as eligible. B.Bolden up the middle to NE 42 for no gain (M.Hartsfield). PENALTY on CAR-S.Chandler, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at NE 42 - No Play.5 yds+0.24 EPA
    6. Q4 3:221st & 10 at NE 47(3:23) B.Bolden up the middle to NE 49 for 2 yards (J.Carter; C.Johnston).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    7. Q4 2:372nd & 8 at NE 49(2:37) B.Bolden left end to CAR 42 for 9 yards (M.Fox).9 yds+0.92 EPA
    8. Q4 2:001st & 10 at CAR 42(2:00) B.Hoyer kneels to CAR 43 for -1 yards.-1 yd−0.99 EPA
    9. Q4 1:182nd & 11 at CAR 43(1:18) B.Hoyer kneels to CAR 44 for -1 yards.-1 yd−1.08 EPA
    10. Q4 0:383rd & 12 at CAR 44(:38) B.Hoyer kneels to CAR 45 for -1 yards.-1 yd−0.92 EPA

Box score

New England Patriots: Passing
Mac JonesQB12/1813911285.2
Carolina Panthers: Passing
Sam DarnoldQB16/3317203126.3
New England Patriots: Rushing
Mac JonesQB242.002
Damien HarrisRB15302.018
Rhamondre StevensonRB10626.2013
Brandon BoldenRB8546.8016
Brian HoyerQB3-3-1.00-1
Jonnu SmithTE144.004
Carolina Panthers: Rushing
Sam DarnoldQB393.004
Christian McCaffreyRB14523.7010
Ameer AbdullahRB100.000
DJ MooreWR2147.0010
Chuba HubbardRB331.003
New England Patriots: Receiving
Damien HarrisRB11303
Rhamondre StevensonRB2244041
Brandon BoldenRB2227028
Kendrick BourneWR3434018
Hunter HenryTE2319112
Jonnu SmithTE12404
Jakobi MeyersWR14808
Carolina Panthers: Receiving
Christian McCaffreyRB4554021
Ameer AbdullahRB4530012
DJ MooreWR3732013
Chuba HubbardRB1233033
Tommy TrembleTE12606
Ian ThomasTE12909
Robbie ChosenWR13202
Willie Snead IVWR12606
Terrace Marshall Jr.WR01000
New England Patriots: Defense
Mac JonesQB110000
Brandon BoldenRB110000
Adrian PhillipsS630000
Davon GodchauxDT530000
Myles BryantCB530000
Matthew JudonDE431100
Ja'Whaun BentleyLB420000
Lawrence GuyDT420000
Kyle Van NoyLB320002
Deatrich Wise Jr.DE310100
Joejuan WilliamsCB330000
Kyle DuggerS220000
Jalen MillsS210001
Jamie Collins Sr.LB210111
Devin McCourtyS220000
J.C. JacksonCB210022
Matthew SlaterWR200000
Dont'a HightowerLB210000
Christian BarmoreDT100002
Jahlani TavaiLB100000
Carl Davis Jr.DT110000
Isaiah WynnOT110000
Cody DavisS100000
Brandon KingLB100000
Carolina Panthers: Defense
Jeremy ChinnS1150200
Shaq ThompsonLB1060100
Brian BurnsLB641.5100
Jermaine CarterLB620000
Sean ChandlerS430000
Derrick BrownDT310001
Donte JacksonCB310000
Haason ReddickLB310.5000
Myles HartsfieldS320000
Rashaan MelvinCB320000
Frankie LuvuLB220000
Yetur Gross-MatosDE220000
Keith TaylorCB210000
Stephon GilmoreCB220011
Morgan FoxDE110000
Trent ScottOT110000
Bravvion RoyDT100000
A.J. BouyeCB110000
Colin ThompsonTE110000
Kenny RobinsonS110000
Clay JohnstonLB100000
New England Patriots: Kicking
Nick FolkPK1/2373
Carolina Panthers: Kicking
Zane GonzalezPK2/2490