The New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers are off to rocky starts, both sitting at 1-2. The Panthers are coming off a 30-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons, while the Patriots are coming off a 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Carolina Panthers, led by quarterback Bryce Young, face the New England Patriots, led by quarterback Drake Maye, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

The NFL season continues with the New England Patriots hosting the Carolina Panthers Sunday. Start time, where to watch, streaming and NFL schedule.

Two of the NFL's most successful franchises over the past 30 years, the Steelers and Patriots faced each other in the playoffs five times from 1996-16. The Patriots went 4-1 in those games en route to becoming the most successful NFL team over that span.

The AFC-leading Buffalo Bills are off to a 4-0 start and have won 14 straight regular-season home games in preparing to host their division rival New England Patriots on Sunday night