Unless you’re a Patriots fan, the disputed ending only added to the drama as New England and Carolina played one of the year’s best games.
Tonight, in what felt like a playoff atmosphere in Charlotte, the Patriots and Panthers faced off in one of the best games of the NFL season. It was a back-and-forth battle that had a bit of everything — early intensity, star performances, mind-boggling athleticism, great defense, and a final play that drove America's most famous Uggs spokesmodel into a profane rage.
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With just minutes remaining in the game, Panthers QB Cam Newton engineered a touchdown drive to take a 24-20 lead over Brady and Patriots.