PHOTOS: Patriots topple Panthers to get above .500
With Sunday’s 24-6 win over the Carolina Panthers, the New England Patriots are now 5-4 and over .500 for the first time this year.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots touches down Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Grant Halverson/Getty ImagesWith Sunday's 24-6 win over the Carolina Panthers, the Patriots are now 5-4 and over .500 for the first time this year. They've won three games in a row, and are just half a game back of the Bills in the AFC East.
It was a smothering defensive effort from the Patriots, allowing a season-best 240 yards. Paired with a strong running game, the Patriots kept the Panthers as arms length for most of the afternoon. Here's some snapshots from the victory...


















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