The Patriots brushed the Panthers aside on Sunday, 24-6. A dominant defensive display was highlighted by three interceptions of Carolina quarterback Sam Darnold, taking New England’s record to 5-4.
Elsewhere on Sunday, the Revolution hoisted the Supporters’ Shield (for best MLS regular season record) despite falling 1-0 against Inter Miami in the season finale.
And the Boston Pride completed a season-opening weekend sweep of the Minnesota Whitecaps with a 1-0 win via a McKenna Brand goal in the second period.
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