Final Score: Patriots 17 - Panthers 27
Sunday, September 18, 2005 at 1:02 PM ET

Patriots @ Panthers

NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Patriots
1-0 Rating 1782
Form: WWWWW
Model Probability
72%
28%
Projected margin: New England Patriots +6.2
Panthers
0-1 Rating 1518
Form: WLWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Patriots Panthers
All-time wins 2 1
Last 5 meetings 2 0
Average points 29.0 18.3
Last meeting 32 29

Key Season Stats

Stat Patriots Panthers
Games played 1 1
Avg points scored 30.0 20.0
Avg points conceded 20.0 23.0
Win percentage 100% 0%
Away win % / Home win % - 0%