Patriots at Panthers
Carolina Panthers 20, New England Patriots 13 · Iron Sharpens Iron🗡
Final Score
Patriots 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XP
Panthers 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPDrake Maye 254 yds passingBarry Sanders 121 yds rushingA.J. Brown 141 yds receivingCraig Woodson 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 351 · 344Passing yards 254 · 156Rushing yards 97 · 188Completions 26/43 · 16/24Yards per carry 4.6 · 7.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 34d ago
In a hard-fought battle in Week 11 of the 2027 season, the Carolina Panthers topped the New England Patriots with a final score of 20-13. With playoff hopes on the line, the Panthers secured a crucial victory, enhancing their standing in a tightly contested division.
Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for two touchdowns and showcasing his playmaking ability when it mattered most. Meanwhile, Barry Sanders dominated on the ground, racking up an impressive 121 rushing yards, providing the Panthers with a reliable offensive presence. On the other side, Drake Maye put forth a strong effort with 254 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Panthers' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Panthers were able to stifle the Patriots' attempts at a comeback, though it was the Patriots' own defense that made a significant impact. Deacon Jones registered two sacks, applying pressure on Young and forcing some uncharacteristic throws. However, the turning point came in the fourth quarter when Carolina's defense held firm during a crucial drive, ultimately sealing the game and allowing the Panthers to celebrate a pivotal win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 26/43 | 60% | 254 | 1 | 0 | 84.8 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 16/24 | 67% | 156 | 2 | 0 | 112.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 12 | 72 | 6.0 | 41 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Drake MayeQB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reggie GilliamFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan JamesHB | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Barry SandersHB | 11 | 121 | 11.0 | 79 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 24 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 9 | 28 | 3.1 | 26 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||||
| A.J. BrownWR | 9 | 141 | 15.7 | 60 | 1 | 55 | 1 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 8 | 64 | 8.0 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Reggie GilliamFB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan JamesHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 5 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Mitchell EvansTE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Barry SandersHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tory BarbieriFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||||
| Craig WoodsonSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard IIIFS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deion SandersCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deacon JonesLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton WilliamsDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GonzalezCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe JacasLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BarmoreDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl Thomas IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry IIIREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dell PettusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Jaycee HornCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack TatumSS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydMIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Will Lee IIICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavares BarlowSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie LottSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin WallaceWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Malcolm RodriguezWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 2/2 | 1 | 44 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 2/2 | 2 | 35 |