Panthers at Patriots 8/22/19 - NFL Preseason Picks & Predictions

The Carolina Panthers are set to visit Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts for a Week 3 preseason clash against the New England Patriots. The Carolina Panthers come into this matchup with a 1-1 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent game against the Buffalo Bills, 27-14. Taylor Heinicke showed the ability to be the backup QB for Cam Newton as he connected on 8 of his 12 attempts for 78 yards and a TD. Reggie Bonnafon had a solid game out of the backfield for the Panthers as he recorded a team-high 4 receptions for 32 yards while also contributing 15 rushing yards.

The Carolina Panthers had a tough game on the defensive side of the ball as they allowed the Buffalo Bills to score 27 points, and that will need to improve against a dangerous Patriots team. Jermaine Carter led the way for the Carolina Panthers as he contributed 7 tackles. Lorenzo Doss was able to have a solid game in the secondary as he contributed the lone interception for the Panthers defense. The New England Patriots come into this matchup with a 2-0 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent game against the Tennessee Titans, 22-17. Rookie QB Jarrett Stidham had a big game for the New England Patriots as he connected on 14 of his 19 attempts for a total of 193 yards and a TD. Rookie WR Jakobi Meyers had a big game for the Patriots as he contributed a team-high 6 receptions for 82 yards.

The New England Patriots have traditionally had a good defense, and they proved that against the Titans as they held them scoreless in the 2nd half. LB Calvin Munson had a big game for the New England Patriots as he contributed a team-high 8 tackles. Rookie DE Chase Winovich showed his abilities for New England as he pitched in 6 tackles, 2 TFL, and 1 sack. Rookie CB Joejuan Williams had a solid game in the secondary as he contributed 2 pass deflections.