Overview

• Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium, with the game airing on FOX and streaming on Fubo where regional restrictions may apply.
• Both teams enter at 1-2, with Carolina fresh off a 30-0 win over Atlanta and New England coming off a 21-14 loss to Pittsburgh.
• DraftKings had New England favored by 5.5 points with a total of 42.5, reflecting expectations of a tight, lower-scoring matchup.
• CBS notes the Patriots committed five turnovers last week, setting up a key test against a Panthers defense credited with four interceptions so far.
• The Sporting News reports New England is hopeful cornerback Christian Gonzalez returns from a hamstring injury.