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Patriots Crush Panthers 42-13 as Marcus Jones Sets Return Mark, Drake Maye Shines

A turnover-free, 4-for-4 red-zone outing steadied New England at 2-2.

Drake Maye and the Patriots will look to get back to .500.
Foxboro, MA - New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye scores defended by Carolina Panthers' DJ Johnson during the second quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
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Overview

  • Marcus Jones delivered an 87-yard punt-return touchdown and totaled 167 punt-return yards, a single-game franchise record that helped flip early momentum.
  • Drake Maye completed 14 of 17 passes for 203 yards with two touchdown throws and a rushing score, punctuating the day with a Cam Newton "Superman" tribute.
  • New England ended a week of turnover scrutiny with clean ball security and perfect red-zone efficiency, avoiding a fifth straight 1-3 start.
  • Cornerback Christian Gonzalez made his season debut after a hamstring injury, and players wore "T Strong" shirts supporting defensive coordinator Terrell Williams following his prostate cancer diagnosis.
  • TreVeyon Henderson recorded his first NFL rushing TD, Antonio Gibson added a short-yardage score, Hunter Henry and Mack Hollins caught touchdown passes, and backups finished after a 42-6 lead as Carolina missed an extra point and a 55-yard field goal.