Just like last week's preseason game against the New Orleans Saints, the New England Patriots offense didn't find the end zone against the Carolina Panthers on Friday night until the end of the first half.
Week 3 of the NFL preseason began with Alex Smith throwing two touchdown passes to keep the Chiefs undefeated, and the Patriots rallying on the road to beat the Panthers.
The New England Patriots might have found their starting secondary in the third week of preseason. Malcolm Butler is a lock to start at left cornerback, and Tarell Brown appears ready to go at right cornerback in the “regular” defense, then moving
The Patriots had some struggles on offense, but overcame a nine-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Carolina Panthers 17-16 in their third game of the preseason.
UPDATE (12:10 a.m. ET): The New England Patriots didn't survive Friday night's 17-16 preseason win against the Carolina Panthers without losing a key player to injury.