The absence of Bryce Young and Aaron Rodgers set the stage for a game dominated by field goals as the Carolina Panthers faced off against the New York Jets. The teams collectively kicked seven field goals, with rookie running back Dillon Johnson scoring a late touchdown for Carolina, concluding the contest at 15-12 in favor of the Jets.
PFF’s evaluators were busy throughout the match, assessing every player and play for a detailed analysis set to be released the following day at noon EST. In the interim, preliminary insights and snap counts have been compiled to provide an overview of the game. The expert analysts also designated the standout player who showcased exceptional skill on the field.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Max Mitchell, a former fourth-round pick from 2022, faced challenges during his first two NFL seasons filled with pressure. However, in this matchup, the offensive tackle from Louisiana demonstrated his capabilities with a solid performance in pass protection over eight snaps and excelled in run blocking. He achieved a favorable grade on more than half of his run-blocking attempts.
BOX SCORE
Jets Panthers
Total points: 15 12
Total offensive plays: 57 47
Average EPA per play: -0.286 -0.12
Total net yards: 201 185
Average yards per play: 3.5 3.9
Total first downs: 13 11
Rushing first downs: 5 5
Passing first downs: 6 4
Penalty first downs: 2 2
Third-down efficiency: 36% 27%
Fourth-down efficiency: 11% 0%
Possessions: 9 10
Average plays per drive: 7 5.3
Average yards per drive: 20.1 16.8
Average points per drive: 1.5 1.1
Red-zone possessions: 3 3
Red-zone plays: 9 6
Red-zone touchdowns: 0 1
Red-zone field goals: 3 2
Red-zone scoring efficiency: 100% 100%
SNAP COUNTS & PLAYER PARTICIPATION