As Week 1 of the NFL preseason begins, the Carolina Panthers head to Gillette Stadium to face the New England Patriots. In this preview, we’ll provide key stats, analysis, and personal picks for Thursday’s game.
Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots Odds
Team |
Spread |
Total |
MoneyLine |
| Carolina Panthers | +3.5 -(120) | O 34.5 (-105) | +140 |
| New England Patriots | -3.5 (+100) | U 34.5 -(115) | -165 |
**Odds Subject to Change** |
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Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots Match Details
- Fixture: NFL Network
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Date and Time: 08/02/2024
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Location: Gillette Stadium – Foxborough, MA
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Weather: Cloudy 67 degrees
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Field Type: Turf
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Carolina Panthers | vs. (2023) | New England Patriots |
| 4-13 | Record | 2-15 |
| 13.9 | Points Per Game | 13.9 |
| 104.1 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 95.7 |
| 161.2 | Passing Yards Per Game | 180.5 |
| 60.0 | Offensive Plays Per Game | 64.5 |
| 34.14% | 3rd Down Conversion | 30.18% |
| 47.92% | 4th Down Conversion | 36.00% |
| 416 | Points Allowed | 366 |
| 27 | Sacks | 36 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 2081 | Rushing Yards Allowed | 1584 |
| 2916 | Passing Yards Allowed | 3543 |
| -9 | Turnover Ratio | -11 |
| 31:06 | Time of Possession Per Game | 28:02 |
Key Stats
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are coming off another disappointing season, finishing with the worst record in the league at 2-15. They were unable to use their first-round pick because they traded it to the Chicago Bears prior to the 2023 draft.
Bryce Young didn’t look like the player we know from Alabama, but he didn’t really get a chance to shine last year. This year, he is expected to take a step forward with an offensive line ranked 20th and a solid receiving corps to throw to. Young’s mobility will also help him evade defenders.
For more details on Bryce Young, check out my other article that goes into more detail about his potential.
The Carolina Panthers had one of the worst offenses in the league in recent memory. Let’s look at their stats:
- 32nd in the league in total yards per game
- 32nd in total passing yards per game
- 19th in total rushing yards per game
- 32nd in total points scored per game
New England Patriots
Prediction
This game is expected to be slow, with a light showing of offense from both sides. Bryce Young probably won’t start, and we will likely see Jack Plummer play a major role for Carolina. Drake Maye might play for a drive or a quarter, after which we will watch Joe Milton III and Bailey Zappe compete for the third quarterback spot
Final Picks
New England Patriots -3.5, Under 34.5
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