Tom Brady looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers in the first half. Associated Press/Bob Leverone

New England's Devin Lucien runs as Carolina Panthers' Lou Young defends. Associated Press/Bob Leverone

Patriots QB Tom Brady throws a pass under pressure from Carolina's Vernon Butler in the first half Friday night at Charlotte, N.C. Associated Press/Bob Leverone

Carolina's Brian Blechen tries to tackle New England Patriots' Joey Iosefa in the second half. Associated Press/Bob Leverone

New England's Duron Harmon, 30, celebrates with Logan Ryan, 26, after an interception against the Carolina Panthers. Associated Press/Bob Leverone

Carolina's Cam Newton walks off the field during the second half. Associated Press/Mike McCarn

New England Patriots' Tom Brady, right, talks with Chris Long on the sideline. Associated Press/Bob Leverone

New England's D.J. Foster, front, is tackled by Carolina Panthers' David Mayo. Associated Press/Mike McCarn

Jacoby Brissett celebrates with DeAndre Carter after their touchdown against the Carolina Panthers. Associated Press/Bob Leverone

Carolina's Marcus Lucas, right, runs past New England's Vinnie Sunseri into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half. Associated Press/Mike McCarn

Carolina's Marcus Lucas catches a touchdown pass as New England's Vinnie Sunseri defends during the second half of a preseason game in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday night. Associated Press/Bob Leverone