The New England Patriots (0-1) welcome the Carolina Panthers (1-0) to Gillette Stadium Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Patriots odds, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Patriots didn’t give 2nd-year QB Mac Jones any plays in their opening preseason loss to the New York Giants. After ending the 1st quarter up 7-3, the Patriots eventually lost 23-21.
The combination of Jones, QB Bailey Zappe and QB Brian Hoyer will be what New England goes with in Week 1. Fans may get a better glimpse at the running back committee they’re destined to use as well.
The Panthers, who have a quarterback competition on their hands, beat the Washington Commanders. RB Christian McCaffrey did not play.