Game Reset
- Carolina Panthers (4-4) vs. New England Patriots (4-4)
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History: Panthers vs. Patriots
- Carolina is 4-3 all-time against the Patriots, posting a 2-1 record at home
- Since the Panthers and Patriots faced off in Super Bowl XXXVIII, Carolina is 3-1 over the subsequent 17 years, the best winning percentage of any team against New England in that span
- Current Streak: Panthers W2
- Last matchup: Carolina won 33-30 at New England on 10/1/17
Notable Connections
Panthers
- CB Stephon Gilmore played for New England from 2017-21 before being acquired in a trade last month
- CB Rashaan Melvin spent time on the Patriots roster in 2015
- Asst. QB coach Matt Lombardi is brothers with New England asst. Mick Lombardi
Patriots
- Asst. coach and former player Troy Brown is from Barnwell, S.C.
- DB Justin Bethel is from Blythewood, S.C.
- WR Jakobi Meyers went to N.C. State
- OL Justin Herron went to Wake Forest
| Category | Panthers | Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 328.5 (25th) | 354.6 (15th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 114.5 (16th) | 101.1 (22nd) |
| Net Passing Yards/Game | 214.0 (28th) | 253.5 (13th) |
| Sacks Allowed | 24 (t-28th) | 15 (t-13th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 35.7 (t-24th) | 44.9 (6th) |
| Points/Game | 20.6 (22nd) | 25.8 (10th) |
| Defense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 295.6 (2nd) | 352.9 (13th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 106.8 (13th) | 112.8 (16th) |
| Passing Yards/Game | 188.9 (2nd) | 240.1 (14th) |
| Sacks | 21 (t-4th) | 13 (t-12th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 32.0 (3rd) | 40.7 (18th) |
| Takeaways | 8 (t-18th) | 13 (t-7th) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 19.9 (5th) | 20.5 (8th) |
Stat Nuggets To Know
Team
- The Panthers rank second in the league with 295.6 yards allowed per game. They've had three games where they've allowed just 213 net yards or less (New Orleans, Houston, Atlanta), making them the only team in the NFL with that many games allowing so few yards.
- Carolina has 44 tackles for loss (t-2nd) and 21 sacks (t-4th) this season. The 65 total tackles behind the line of scrimmage rank fourth-most in Panthers history through eight games since tackles for loss were compiled in 2000.
- According to Next Gen Stats, six different Panthers defenders had pressure rates of at least 20 percent against Atlanta last week.
- Carolina's average time of possession is 32:25, third-best in the NFL. Last week, Carolina had three drives of 15+ plays, tied for the most in a game in the NFL since drive stats became available in 2000.
- After going 2-of-15 on third in New York, the Panthers converted 10 third downs in Atlanta, the most in a game since Week 10 of 2017.
- In Atlanta, Carolina had 47 rushing attempts for 203 rushing yards. It was the most rushing attempts by any team in the NFL this season and the most rushing yards in the Matt Rhule era.
- The Panthers had 13 rushing first downs last week. They had just 17 total in the prior three games.
- Last week, Carolina's offensive line did not allow a sack for the first time this season. It was the sixth different offensive line starting combination as Trent Scott played every snap at right guard.
Individual
- Wide receiver DJ Moore is tied for fifth in the NFL with 50 receptions and is seventh with 645 receiving yards. Moore has 35 receiving first downs, tied for third in the NFL. Since 2019, he is sixth in the league with 3,013 total receiving yards.
- Running back Chuba Hubbard is third among NFL rookies with 391 rushing yards and 510 yards from scrimmage. Hubbard's 510 scrimmage yards are second-most by any Panthers rookie through eight games (Kelvin Benjamin, 571, 2014).
- Linebacker Haason Reddick is tied for the NFL lead with 11 tackles for loss and leads the NFC with 7.5 sacks. Reddick's total 18.5 stops behind the line (sacks + TFL) are third-most by a Panther through eight games since 2000, when TFLs became official.
- Linebacker Shaq Thompson returned last Sunday to the tune of a team-high 10 tackles, one interception and one tackle for loss. His 4.4 average time to tackle tied for second fastest among all players with at least 10 tackles in Week 8. Last week, Thompson moved into fifth place all-time with 494 career tackles, surpassing Chris Gamble (493).
- Cornerback Stephon Gilmore recorded his first interception as a Panther. He is tied for fourth with 26 career interceptions since entering the league in 2012, while his 115 passes defended in that span is tied for second.
- Defensive end Brian Burns has 4.5 sacks this season and just passed Kris Jenkins (20.5) to move into seventh place in career sacks (21.0) by a Panthers defensive lineman.
- Safety Jeremy Chinn (159) recently passed Will Witherspoon (157) for the most tackles in a Panthers' first two seasons by a non-middle linebacker.
Milestones in Reach
DJ Moore
- Needs 102 receiving yards to pass Wesley Walls (3,902) for fourth place in Panthers history.
- Needs 355 receiving yards for his third-straight season with 1,000 receiving yards. Only Steve Smith (2005-08) and Greg Olsen (2014-16) have had three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons in franchise history.
Chuba Hubbard
- Needs 490 scrimmage yards for 1,000 on the season. He would become just the third Panthers rookie with 1,000 scrimmage yards (Christian McCaffrey, 2017; Kelvin Benjamin, 2014)
Haason Reddick
- Needs one game with at least 1.5 sacks to tie the franchise record of five games with multiple sacks in a single season (Kevin Greene, 1999; Charles Johnson 2012)
- Needs 2.5 sacks to reach 10 on the season. He would become just the third Panther to record double-digit sacks in his first season on the team (Kevin Greene 1996, Julius Peppers 2002).
Donte Jackson
- Needs three interceptions to tie Richard Marshall/Doug Evans (14) for fifth all-time in franchise history
Carolina is 4-4 all-time against the Patriots. The teams faced off in Super Bowl XXXVIII at the end of the 2003 season.
Carolina Panthers receiver Muhsin Muhammad celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
An NFL game official keeps things moving as the Carolina Panthers' offense huddles against the New England Patriots defense during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. The Panthers won 24-20. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Fozzy Whittaker and Jonathan Stewart celebrate a touchdown The Panthers against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Jonathan Stewart carries the football The Panthers against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Cam Newton rushesThe Panthers against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Julius Peppers makes a tackle The Panthers against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Christian McCaffrey The Panthers against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Devin Funchess scores a touchdown The Panthers against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Luke Kuechly makes a tackle The Panthers against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Carolina Panthers play against the New England Patriots on Monday, November 18, 2013.
Christian McCaffrey carries the football The Panthers against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Carolina Panthers play against the New England Patriots on Monday, November 18, 2013.
J.J. Jansen holds the ball as Graham Gano kicks a field goal The Panthers against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Carolina Panthers play against the New England Patriots on Monday, November 18, 2013.
Carolina Panthers Reggie Howard (23) celebrates his interception with teammate Dante Wesley in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Thomas Davis The Panthers against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 1, 2017.
Carolina Panthers play against the New England Patriots on Monday, November 18, 2013.
Carolina Panthers play against the New England Patriots on Monday, November 18, 2013.
Carolina Panthers play against the New England Patriots on Monday, November 18, 2013.
Carolina Panthers play against the New England Patriots on Monday, November 18, 2013.
A referee prepares to throw a penalty flag as New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski, right, Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly, second from right, and Danny Amendola, third from right, react during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. The Panthers won 24-20. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers' Greg Olsen (88) turns a pass up field against New England Patriots' Marquice Cole (23) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. The Panthers won 24-20. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gives directions at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, NC, Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) avoids a sack by a New England Patriots defender during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore in action during their NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) moves after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. The Carolina Panthers won 24-20. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers' Muhsin Muhammad is tackled during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams runs for yardage during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady hands off to running back Sammy Morris during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots' Wes Welker in action during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in action during their NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith in action during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) and Gary Barnidge (82) celebrate a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore calls signals during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney runs for yardage during their NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore (3) talks to teammates during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Carolina Panthers' Stephen Davis (48) runs through New England Patriots players Chad Brown (98) and Matt Chatham (58) for his third touchdown of the game during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 27-17 win in Charlotte, N.C. Sunday Sept. 18, 2005. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) celebrates in front of New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison (37) after an 85 yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
New England Patriots' Corey Dillon (28) is upended by Carolina Panthers players Ken Lucas (23) and Brandon Short (53) during the first quarter in Charlotte, N.C. Sunday Sept. 18, 2005. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis (47) during the second quarter in Charlotte, N.C. Sunday Sept. 18, 2005. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme reacts after an incomplete pass against the New England Patriots during the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Carolina Panthers' Kris Mangum (86) is hit as he jumps past New England Patriots' Asante Samuel (22) during the second quarter, Sunday Sept. 18, 2005, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) throws a pass under pressure during the second quarter of the Panthers' 27-17 win over the New England Patriots in Charlotte, N.C. Sunday Sept. 18, 2005. Delhomme was 11-26 for 154 yards and one interception. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers' Stephen Davis (48) and Travelle Wharton (70) celebrates Davis' touchdown in the second quarter of the Panthers' 27-17 win over the New England Patriots in Charlotte, N.C. Sunday Sept. 18, 2005. Davis had 77-yards rushing and three touchdowns.(AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) is knocked out-of-bounds by New England Patriots' Matt Light (72) after Peppers recovered a fumble during the third quarter of the Panthers' 27-17 win in Charlotte, N.C. Sunday Sept. 18, 2005. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers Steve Smith (89) celebrates his fourth quarter catch that set up a touchdown run by teammate DeShaun Foster during Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Sunday Feb. 1, 2004. New England Patriots defenders Eugene Wilson, left, and Tyrone Poole, center rear, walk away. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New England Patriots Tyrone Poole, left, and Richard Seymour, right, attempt to stop Carolina Panthers running back Stephen Davis (48) during the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Sunday Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) is stopped by Carolina Panthers safety Mike Minter (34) during the second quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Carolina Panthers running back DeShaun Foster dives into the end zone for a touchdown past New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith, top, goes high to grab a 22-yard pass against New England Patriots cornerback Tyrone Poole, bottom, in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Carolina Panthers tackle Jordan Gross, right, lifts wide receiver Steve Smith after Smith scored the team's first touchdown in the second quarter against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. At left is the Panthers' Muhsin Muhammad (87). (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Carolina Panthers Steve Smith, top, catches a pass over New England Patriots Tyrone Poole, rear, that set up a touchdown run by DeShaun Foster in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Sunday Feb. 1, 2004. Patriots teammate Eugene Wilson, left front, looks on. AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Carolina Panthers coach John Fox, right, watches a collision between Panthers tight end Jermaine Wiggins and New England Patriots defensive back Eugene Wilson (26) in the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) looks on after losing Super Bowl XXXVIII to the New England Patriots 32-29 in Houston, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Carolina Panthers receiver Muhsin Muhammad crosses into the end zone to score in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
