JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Panthers cornerback Josh Norman pointed at quarterback Blake Bortles as he strolled toward the end zone, then waved bye-bye before he crossed the goal line.
Indeed, Norman was gone -- and so was Jacksonville's chance of knocking off the two-time defending NFC South champion.
Norman returned an interception for a touchdown, and Carolina did just enough offensively to beat the Jaguars 20-9 on Sunday.
"Said goodbye to him on the way," said Norman, who also forced and recovered a fumble in the second quarter. "I wanted to give the defense some energy to get going."
It worked as Carolina held Jacksonville to 75 yards in the second half, intercepted two passes and got four of its five sacks.
Norman provided the game changer early in the third period when he stepped in front of a pass intended for running back T.J. Yeldon and went untouched down the sideline for a 30-yard score.
The big defensive score helped offset a big defensive loss in Carolina's second straight season-opening win. It also provided a much-needed boost for an offense that managed just 263 yards as it searches for someone to replace No. 1 receiver Kelvin Benjamin.
"A lot of good things happen when you win the takeaway battle," Carolina coach Ron Rivera said.
The Panthers seemed to rally after the loss of star linebacker Luke Kuechly, who left in the final minute of the first half with a concussion.
Kuechly wobbled to the ground after hitting Yeldon following a short gain. Kuechly tried to stand up but dropped to the ground again. He was immediately helped to the locker room, and the team later said he would not return.
Kuechly signed a five-year, $62 million contract earlier this week.
"Any time you lose a guy like Kuechly, that's really tough," Norman said. "He's an animal in the middle. He plays with ferocious violence. We had to pick up our play at that point. I was glad to do what I could."
Cam Newton, playing in his first game since signing a five-year, $104 million contract, completed 18 of 31 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 35 yards and threw an interception.
Newton found Jerricho Cotchery in the back of the end zone in the second quarter for Carolina's only offensive touchdown.
"It wasn't pretty at times today, but we showed flashes of what we're capable of doing," said Newton, who directed a 15-play, eight-plus-minute drive late in the fourth quarter that essentially sealed the win.
Cotchery caught four passes for 45 yards. Ted Ginn Jr. had two receptions for 54 yards. Ginn also dropped a likely touchdown in the first quarter.
It was a sloppy game all around for the Jaguars, who have lost four consecutive openers.
Allen Hurns, Allen Robinson and rookie Rashad Greene dropped passes for Jacksonville. Hurns also fumbled. Rookie kicker Jason Myers missed a 44-yard field goal and an extra point.
And Bortles was off all day. He finished 22 of 40 for 183 yards, with a touchdown and two interceptions. His first one was the fifth pick-six in his 14 career starts.
"It's definitely surprising," Bortles said. "But it wasn't what they did to us. It was what we did to ourselves. We had multiple things where we just shot ourselves in the foot. It's fixable stuff. It's not the way you want to come out and start the season. We're not going to sugarcoat it. It wasn't good enough and we've got to be better."
Game notes
The teams kicked off the season 20 years after entering the league together as expansion franchises. ... Carolina held Jacksonville to 265 yards. ... Panthers backup OT Daryl Williams (right knee) left in the first quarter and did not return. ... Panthers PK Graham Gano, who has led the NFL in touchback percentage the last three years, kicked four out of five through the end zone. ... Jaguars LT Luke Joeckel injured his left ankle late in the first half and did not return. He was using crutches and wearing a walking boot in the locker room, and said he was scheduled for an MRI later Sunday. ... Greene sustained a concussion and was not allowed to speak to the media in the locker room. ... Jaguars CB Aaron Colvin (shoulder) also left the game.
Indeed, Norman was gone -- and so was Jacksonville's chance of knocking off the two-time defending NFC South champion.
Norman returned an interception for a touchdown, and Carolina did just enough offensively to beat the Jaguars 20-9 on Sunday.
"Said goodbye to him on the way," said Norman, who also forced and recovered a fumble in the second quarter. "I wanted to give the defense some energy to get going."
It worked as Carolina held Jacksonville to 75 yards in the second half, intercepted two passes and got four of its five sacks.
Norman provided the game changer early in the third period when he stepped in front of a pass intended for running back T.J. Yeldon and went untouched down the sideline for a 30-yard score.
The big defensive score helped offset a big defensive loss in Carolina's second straight season-opening win. It also provided a much-needed boost for an offense that managed just 263 yards as it searches for someone to replace No. 1 receiver Kelvin Benjamin.
"A lot of good things happen when you win the takeaway battle," Carolina coach Ron Rivera said.
The Panthers seemed to rally after the loss of star linebacker Luke Kuechly, who left in the final minute of the first half with a concussion.
Kuechly wobbled to the ground after hitting Yeldon following a short gain. Kuechly tried to stand up but dropped to the ground again. He was immediately helped to the locker room, and the team later said he would not return.
Kuechly signed a five-year, $62 million contract earlier this week.
"Any time you lose a guy like Kuechly, that's really tough," Norman said. "He's an animal in the middle. He plays with ferocious violence. We had to pick up our play at that point. I was glad to do what I could."
Cam Newton, playing in his first game since signing a five-year, $104 million contract, completed 18 of 31 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 35 yards and threw an interception.
Newton found Jerricho Cotchery in the back of the end zone in the second quarter for Carolina's only offensive touchdown.
"It wasn't pretty at times today, but we showed flashes of what we're capable of doing," said Newton, who directed a 15-play, eight-plus-minute drive late in the fourth quarter that essentially sealed the win.
Cotchery caught four passes for 45 yards. Ted Ginn Jr. had two receptions for 54 yards. Ginn also dropped a likely touchdown in the first quarter.
It was a sloppy game all around for the Jaguars, who have lost four consecutive openers.
Allen Hurns, Allen Robinson and rookie Rashad Greene dropped passes for Jacksonville. Hurns also fumbled. Rookie kicker Jason Myers missed a 44-yard field goal and an extra point.
And Bortles was off all day. He finished 22 of 40 for 183 yards, with a touchdown and two interceptions. His first one was the fifth pick-six in his 14 career starts.
"It's definitely surprising," Bortles said. "But it wasn't what they did to us. It was what we did to ourselves. We had multiple things where we just shot ourselves in the foot. It's fixable stuff. It's not the way you want to come out and start the season. We're not going to sugarcoat it. It wasn't good enough and we've got to be better."
Game notes
The teams kicked off the season 20 years after entering the league together as expansion franchises. ... Carolina held Jacksonville to 265 yards. ... Panthers backup OT Daryl Williams (right knee) left in the first quarter and did not return. ... Panthers PK Graham Gano, who has led the NFL in touchback percentage the last three years, kicked four out of five through the end zone. ... Jaguars LT Luke Joeckel injured his left ankle late in the first half and did not return. He was using crutches and wearing a walking boot in the locker room, and said he was scheduled for an MRI later Sunday. ... Greene sustained a concussion and was not allowed to speak to the media in the locker room. ... Jaguars CB Aaron Colvin (shoulder) also left the game.
| C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | SACKS | QBR | RTG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | 18/31 | 175 | 5.6 | 1 | 1 | 2-17 | 42.4 | 71.3 |
| TEAM | 18/31 | 158 | 5.6 | 1 | 1 | 2-17 | -- | 71.3 |
| C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | SACKS | QBR | RTG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Bortles | 22/40 | 183 | 4.6 | 1 | 2 | 5-14 | 25.4 | 54.5 |
| TEAM | 22/40 | 169 | 4.6 | 1 | 2 | 5-14 | -- | 54.5 |
| CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Stewart | 18 | 56 | 3.1 | 0 | 22 |
| Cam Newton | 14 | 35 | 2.5 | 0 | 10 |
| Mike Tolbert | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 |
| Fozzy Whittaker | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 |
| TEAM | 35 | 105 | 3.0 | 0 | 22 |
| CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Yeldon | 12 | 51 | 4.2 | 0 | 14 |
| Blake Bortles | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 0 | 12 |
| Denard Robinson | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 0 | 6 |
| TEAM | 21 | 96 | 4.6 | 0 | 14 |
| REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | TGTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Ginn Jr. | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 0 | 37 | 7 |
| Jerricho Cotchery | 4 | 45 | 11.2 | 1 | 24 | 6 |
| Jonathan Stewart | 4 | 25 | 6.2 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
| Corey Brown | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| Greg Olsen | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| Ed Dickson | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| Devin Funchess | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| Mike Tolbert | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Fozzy Whittaker | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| TEAM | 18 | 175 | 9.7 | 1 | 37 | 31 |
| REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | TGTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Hurns | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 0 | 24 | 7 |
| Rashad Greene | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 1 | 6 | 13 |
| Allen Robinson | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 6 |
| Denard Robinson | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| Bryan Walters | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| T.J. Yeldon | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| Corey Grant | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Bernard Pierce | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Clay Harbor | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic Jacobs | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TEAM | 22 | 183 | 8.3 | 1 | 27 | 37 |
| FUM | LOST | REC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Norman | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TEAM | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FUM | LOST | REC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Hurns | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| TEAM | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HTS | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Davis | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Luke Kuechly | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A.J. Klein | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bené Benwikere | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Norman | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles Tillman | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mario Addison | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Kurt Coleman | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Johnson | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kawann Short | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roman Harper | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Olsen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Love | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wes Horton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tre Boston | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TEAM | 50 | 48 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HTS | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Posluszny | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Telvin Smith | 9 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Skuta | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sergio Brown | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Smith | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnathan Cyprien | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Odrick | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Clemons | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Roy Miller | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Alualu | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon House | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwayne Gratz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius McCray | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Colvin | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Beadles | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Anger | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Davis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Yeldon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denard Robinson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Bennett | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TEAM | 60 | 52 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| INT | YDS | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Norman | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Thomas Davis | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| TEAM | 2 | 31 | 1 |
| INT | YDS | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Posluszny | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| TEAM | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Carolina Kick Returns |
| NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Grant | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 40 | 0 |
| TEAM | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 40 | 0 |
| NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Ginn Jr. | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 37 | 0 |
| TEAM | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 37 | 0 |
| NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashad Greene | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 |
| TEAM | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 |
| FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Gano | 2/4 | 50.0 | 47 | 2/2 | 8 |
| TEAM | 2/4 | 50.0 | 47 | 2/2 | 8 |
| FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | 1/2 | 50.0 | 22 | 0/1 | 3 |
| TEAM | 1/2 | 50.0 | 22 | 0/1 | 3 |
| NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Nortman | 4 | 179 | 44.8 | 1 | 2 | 56 |
| TEAM | 4 | 179 | 44.8 | 1 | 2 | 56 |
| NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Anger | 5 | 231 | 46.2 | 0 | 2 | 56 |
| TEAM | 5 | 231 | 46.2 | 0 | 2 | 56 |
Punt3 plays, 4 yards, 1:24CAR0JAX0- G.Gano kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.
1st and 10 at JAX 20
(15:00) T.Yeldon left end to JAX 21 for 1 yard (T.Davis).2nd and 9 at JAX 21
(14:28) (Shotgun) T.Yeldon up the middle to JAX 24 for 3 yards (T.Davis).3rd and 6 at JAX 24
(13:48) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass incomplete deep right to R.Greene.4th and 6 at JAX 24
(13:42) (Punt formation) B.Anger punts 46 yards to CAR 30, Center-C.Tinker, fair catch by T.Ginn.
Field Goal14 plays, 45 yards, 5:47CAR3JAX01st and 10 at CAR 30
(13:36) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short left to T.Ginn.2nd and 10 at CAR 30
(13:31) (Shotgun) C.Newton right end to CAR 35 for 5 yards (P.Posluszny).3rd and 5 at CAR 35
(12:49) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short middle to E.Dickson to CAR 44 for 9 yards (P.Posluszny).1st and 10 at CAR 44
(12:14) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to C.Brown pushed ob at JAX 49 for 7 yards (T.Smith).2nd and 3 at JAX 49
(11:43) (Shotgun) J.Stewart up the middle to JAX 27 for 22 yards (S.Brown).1st and 10 at JAX 27
(11:07) (No Huddle) J.Stewart right end to JAX 24 for 3 yards (R.Miller).2nd and 7 at JAX 24
(10:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Stewart right end pushed ob at JAX 16 for 8 yards (P.Posluszny).1st and 10 at JAX 16
(10:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short middle to J.Cotchery.2nd and 10 at JAX 16
(10:04) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short middle to T.Ginn.3rd and 10 at JAX 16
(9:59) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to G.Olsen pushed ob at JAX 5 for 11 yards (S.Brown).1st and Goal at JAX 5
(9:30) J.Stewart left end to JAX 4 for 1 yard (C.Clemons).2nd and Goal at JAX 4
(8:49) C.Newton pass short left to G.Olsen for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on CAR-G.Olsen, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at JAX 4 - No Play.2nd and Goal at JAX 14
(8:25) (Shotgun) C.Newton sacked at JAX 25 for -11 yards (C.Clemons).3rd and 25 at JAX 25
(7:58) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short middle to E.Dickson (P.Posluszny).4th and Goal at JAX 25
Graham Gano 43 Yd Field Goal
- Punt3 plays, 6 yards, 1:11CAR3JAX0
- G.Gano kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.
1st and 10 at JAX 20
(7:49) B.Bortles pass incomplete deep right to A.Robinson.2nd and 10 at JAX 20
(7:44) T.Yeldon left end pushed ob at JAX 24 for 4 yards3rd and 6 at JAX 24
(7:09) (Shotgun) B.Bortles scrambles up the middle to JAX 26 for 2 yards (K.Short). Penalty on JAX-B.Linder, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.4th and 4 at JAX 26
(6:45) (Punt formation) B.Anger punts 47 yards to CAR 27, Center-C.Tinker. T.Ginn pushed ob at JAX 36 for 37 yards (B.Anger).
- Missed FG4 plays, 1 yard, 1:13CAR3JAX0
1st and 10 at JAX 36
(6:38) J.Stewart left end to JAX 35 for 1 yard (P.Posluszny).2nd and 9 at JAX 35
(5:40) C.Newton pass incomplete short left to D.Funchess.3rd and 9 at JAX 35
(5:35) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete deep right to T.Ginn.4th and 9 at JAX 35
(5:28) (Field Goal formation) G.Gano 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-J.Jansen, Holder-B.Nortman.
- Field Goal11 plays, 54 yards, 4:26CAR3JAX3
1st and 10 at JAX 43
(5:25) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass incomplete short left to R.Greene (B.Benwikere) [W.Horton].2nd and 10 at JAX 43
(5:21) T.Yeldon up the middle to CAR 43 for 14 yards (J.Norman; B.Benwikere).1st and 10 at CAR 43
(4:36) B.Bortles pass short middle to B.Pierce to CAR 39 for 4 yards (L.Kuechly).2nd and 6 at CAR 39
(4:00) T.Yeldon right end to CAR 28 for 11 yards (K.Coleman).1st and 10 at CAR 28
(3:24) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short left to R.Greene to CAR 23 for 5 yards (L.Kuechly).2nd and 5 at CAR 23
(2:50) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short left to T.Yeldon pushed ob at CAR 17 for 6 yards (C.Tillman).1st and 10 at CAR 17
(2:24) (Shotgun) B.Bortles left end pushed ob at CAR 6 for 11 yards (R.Harper).- Timeout #1 by JAX at 01:48.
1st and Goal at CAR 6
(1:48) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass incomplete short right to R.Greene.2nd and Goal at CAR 6
(1:44) T.Yeldon up the middle to CAR 3 for 3 yards (B.Benwikere).3rd and Goal at CAR 3
(1:06) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass incomplete short right to A.Robinson.4th and Goal at CAR 3
Jason Myers 22 Yd Field Goal
- Punt3 plays, 9 yards, 1:53CAR3JAX3
- J.Myers kicks 65 yards from JAX 35 to end zone, Touchback.
1st and 10 at CAR 20
(:59) J.Stewart left end to CAR 26 for 6 yards (S.Brown).2nd and 4 at CAR 26
(:19) C.Newton right end to CAR 29 for 3 yards (J.Odrick).- END QUARTER 1
3rd and 1 at CAR 29
(15:00) C.Newton up the middle to CAR 29 for no gain (R.Miller). Carolina challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #1.)4th and 1 at CAR 29
(14:12) B.Nortman punts 41 yards to JAX 30, Center-J.Jansen, fair catch by R.Greene. PENALTY on JAX-A.Colvin, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at JAX 30.
- Fumble10 plays, 63 yards, 4:53CAR3JAX3
1st and 10 at JAX 20
(14:06) D.Robinson up the middle to JAX 26 for 6 yards (L.Kuechly).2nd and 4 at JAX 26
(13:29) B.Bortles pass incomplete deep left to A.Robinson.3rd and 4 at JAX 26
(13:24) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short right to A.Hurns pushed ob at JAX 33 for 7 yards (B.Benwikere).1st and 10 at JAX 33
(13:02) B.Bortles pass deep middle to A.Robinson to CAR 40 for 27 yards (C.Tillman).1st and 10 at CAR 40
(12:24) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short left to C.Grant to CAR 35 for 5 yards (C.Tillman).2nd and 5 at CAR 35
(11:45) D.Robinson right end to CAR 31 for 4 yards (L.Kuechly).3rd and 1 at CAR 31
(11:22) B.Bortles up the middle to CAR 30 for 1 yard (K.Love).1st and 10 at CAR 30
(10:45) B.Bortles pass short left to A.Hurns to CAR 15 for 15 yards (T.Davis).1st and 10 at CAR 15
(10:01) (Shotgun) B.Bortles sacked at CAR 20 for -5 yards (L.Kuechly).2nd and 15 at CAR 20
(9:25) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short right to A.Hurns to CAR 17 for 3 yards (J.Norman). FUMBLES (J.Norman), RECOVERED by CAR-J.Norman at CAR 17. J.Norman to CAR 17 for no gain (Z.Beadles).
- Interception3 plays, 15 yards, 1:02CAR3JAX3
1st and 10 at CAR 17
(9:13) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.Stewart pushed ob at CAR 23 for 6 yards (D.Skuta).2nd and 4 at CAR 23
(8:55) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to D.Funchess to CAR 32 for 9 yards (A.Colvin).1st and 10 at CAR 32
(8:22) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left intended for G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by P.Posluszny at CAR 43. P.Posluszny to CAR 24 for 19 yards (G.Olsen).
- Missed FG4 plays, -2 yards, 0:52CAR3JAX3
1st and 10 at CAR 24
(8:11) T.Yeldon right end to CAR 26 for -2 yards (K.Short).2nd and 12 at CAR 26
(7:34) B.Bortles pass incomplete deep left to N.Jacobs.3rd and 12 at CAR 26
(7:29) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass incomplete deep middle to R.Greene.4th and 12 at CAR 26
(7:24) J.Myers 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-C.Tinker, Holder-B.Anger.
- Touchdown12 plays, 66 yards, 5:27CAR10JAX3
1st and 10 at CAR 34
(7:19) (Shotgun) C.Newton left end to CAR 38 for 4 yards (D.Skuta).2nd and 6 at CAR 38
(6:40) C.Newton pass incomplete deep left to T.Ginn. PENALTY on JAX-A.Colvin, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 38 - No Play.1st and 10 at CAR 43
(6:35) C.Newton pass short right to T.Ginn ran ob at JAX 40 for 17 yards.1st and 10 at JAX 40
(6:10) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete deep right to J.Cotchery. CAR-T.Turner was injured during the play.2nd and 10 at JAX 40
(6:04) J.Stewart up the middle to JAX 33 for 7 yards (J.Cyprien; T.Smith).3rd and 3 at JAX 33
(5:21) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.Stewart to JAX 29 for 4 yards (J.Cyprien).- Timeout #2 by CAR at 04:47.
1st and 10 at JAX 29
(4:47) C.Newton pass short right to F.Whittaker to JAX 24 for 5 yards (P.Posluszny).2nd and 5 at JAX 24
(4:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to C.Brown to JAX 18 for 6 yards (D.Gratz).1st and 10 at JAX 18
(3:45) (No Huddle) F.Whittaker right end to JAX 18 for no gain (T.Alualu).2nd and 10 at JAX 18
(3:07) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to M.Tolbert to JAX 12 for 6 yards (A.Colvin; P.Posluszny).3rd and 4 at JAX 12
(2:25) (Shotgun) C.Newton up the middle to JAX 9 for 3 yards (R.Davis).- Two-Minute Warning
4th and 1 at JAX 9
(2:00) C.Newton up the middle to JAX 7 for 2 yards (D.Skuta).- Timeout #2 by JAX at 01:56.
1st and Goal at JAX 7
Jerricho Cotchery Pass From Cam Newton for 7 Yrds G.Gano extra point is GOOD
- Touchdown9 plays, 65 yards, 1:38CAR10JAX9
- G.Gano kicks 70 yards from CAR 35 to JAX -5. C.Grant to JAX 35 for 40 yards (T.Boston).
1st and 10 at JAX 35
(1:46) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short left to R.Greene to JAX 41 for 6 yards (L.Kuechly).2nd and 4 at JAX 41
(1:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short left to R.Greene to JAX 47 for 6 yards (B.Benwikere).1st and 10 at JAX 47
(1:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short middle to T.Yeldon to CAR 46 for 7 yards (L.Kuechly).- Timeout #3 by CAR at 00:57.
2nd and 3 at CAR 46
(:57) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short middle to R.Greene to CAR 40 for 6 yards (A.Klein).1st and 10 at CAR 40
(:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Bortles scrambles right end pushed ob at CAR 28 for 12 yards (T.Davis).1st and 10 at CAR 28
(:33) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short middle to T.Yeldon pushed ob at CAR 25 for 3 yards (T.Davis).- Timeout #3 by JAX at 00:26.
2nd and 7 at CAR 25
(:26) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass incomplete deep right to A.Hurns. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass deep right to A.Hurns ran ob at CAR 1 for 24 yards.1st and 1 at CAR 1
(:21) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass incomplete short right to A.Robinson (J.Norman).2nd and Goal at CAR 1
Rashad Greene Pass From Blake Bortles for 1 Yard J.Myers extra point is No Good, Wide Right
- End of Half1 play, -1 yard, 0:14CAR10JAX9
- J.Myers kicks 65 yards from JAX 35 to end zone, Touchback.
1st and 10 at CAR 20
(:14) C.Newton kneels to CAR 19 for -1 yards.
- Punt6 plays, 32 yards, 3:45CAR10JAX9
- J.Myers kicks 65 yards from JAX 35 to end zone, Touchback.
1st and 10 at CAR 20
(15:00) J.Stewart up the middle to CAR 22 for 2 yards (P.Posluszny).2nd and 8 at CAR 22
(14:30) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short left to T.Ginn.3rd and 8 at CAR 22
(14:23) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short middle to T.Ginn to JAX 41 for 37 yards (D.House).1st and 10 at JAX 41
(13:35) J.Stewart right end to JAX 37 for 4 yards (D.Skuta).2nd and 6 at JAX 37
(12:50) (Shotgun) C.Newton left end to JAX 42 for -5 yards (T.Smith).3rd and 11 at JAX 42
(12:08) (Shotgun) C.Newton sacked at JAX 48 for -6 yards (D.Skuta).4th and 17 at JAX 48
(11:23) B.Nortman punts 48 yards to end zone, Center-J.Jansen, Touchback.
- Interception Touchdown4 plays, 6 yards, 2:14CAR17JAX9
1st and 10 at JAX 20
(11:15) T.Yeldon right end to JAX 26 for 6 yards (A.Klein).2nd and 4 at JAX 26
(10:42) T.Yeldon up the middle to JAX 25 for -1 yards (A.Klein).3rd and 5 at JAX 25
(10:03) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short middle to A.Hurns to JAX 36 for 11 yards (J.Norman).1st and 10 at JAX 36
(9:25) B.Bortles scrambles left end to JAX 48 for 12 yards (D.Edwards). PENALTY on JAX-L.Joeckel, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at JAX 36 - No Play.1st and 20 at JAX 26
Josh Norman 30 Yrd Interception Return G.Gano extra point is GOOD
- Punt5 plays, 24 yards, 2:27CAR17JAX9
- G.Gano kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.
1st and 10 at JAX 20
(9:01) (Shotgun) D.Robinson up the middle to JAX 25 for 5 yards (A.Klein).2nd and 5 at JAX 25
(8:28) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short right to D.Robinson to JAX 40 for 15 yards (J.Norman).1st and 10 at JAX 40
(8:03) D.Robinson up the middle to JAX 42 for 2 yards (K.Coleman).2nd and 8 at JAX 42
(7:26) D.Robinson up the middle to JAX 44 for 2 yards (A.Klein).3rd and 6 at JAX 44
(6:47) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass incomplete deep left to A.Hurns.4th and 6 at JAX 44
(6:42) B.Anger punts 37 yards to CAR 19, Center-C.Tinker, fair catch by T.Ginn.
- Punt6 plays, 23 yards, 3:54CAR17JAX9
1st and 10 at CAR 19
(6:34) (Shotgun) J.Stewart left end to CAR 21 for 2 yards (T.Alualu).2nd and 8 at CAR 21
(6:06) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short left to T.Ginn (C.Clemons).3rd and 8 at CAR 21
(6:02) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass deep right to J.Cotchery to CAR 45 for 24 yards (T.Smith).1st and 10 at CAR 45
(5:21) J.Stewart up the middle to CAR 47 for 2 yards (C.Smith).2nd and 8 at CAR 47
(4:43) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to G.Olsen to JAX 40 for 13 yards (P.Posluszny). PENALTY on CAR-R.Kalil, Ineligible Downfield Pass, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 47 - No Play.2nd and 13 at CAR 42
(4:18) (Shotgun) C.Newton scrambles right end to CAR 44 for 2 yards (M.Bennett; T.Smith).3rd and 11 at CAR 44
(3:31) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to F.Whittaker to CAR 42 for -2 yards (T.Smith).4th and 13 at CAR 42
(2:54) B.Nortman punts 56 yards to JAX 2, Center-J.Jansen. R.Greene to JAX 11 for 9 yards (M.Addison).
- Punt3 plays, -1 yard, 1:36CAR17JAX9
1st and 10 at JAX 11
(2:40) B.Bortles sacked at JAX 10 for -1 yards (C.Johnson). Penalty on JAX-S.Young, Offensive Holding, declined.2nd and 11 at JAX 10
(2:29) (Shotgun) T.Yeldon up the middle to JAX 11 for 1 yard (C.Johnson).3rd and 10 at JAX 11
(1:51) (Shotgun) B.Bortles sacked at JAX 10 for -1 yards (M.Addison).4th and 11 at JAX 10
(1:14) B.Anger punts 45 yards to CAR 45, Center-C.Tinker. T.Ginn to CAR 45 for no gain (D.McCray).
- Punt3 plays, 6 yards, 1:15CAR17JAX9
1st and 10 at CAR 45
(1:04) J.Stewart up the middle to CAR 47 for 2 yards (D.Skuta).2nd and 8 at CAR 47
(:20) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.Cotchery pushed ob at JAX 49 for 4 yards (D.McCray).- END QUARTER 3
3rd and 4 at JAX 49
(15:00) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short middle to M.Tolbert.4th and 4 at JAX 49
(14:57) (Punt formation) B.Nortman punts 34 yards to JAX 15, Center-J.Jansen, fair catch by R.Greene.
- Punt7 plays, 24 yards, 4:01CAR17JAX9
1st and 10 at JAX 15
(14:49) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short right to R.Greene to JAX 15 for no gain (J.Norman).2nd and 10 at JAX 15
(14:16) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short right to D.Robinson to JAX 26 for 11 yards (W.Horton).1st and 10 at JAX 26
(13:41) B.Bortles pass incomplete short right to A.Robinson.2nd and 10 at JAX 26
(13:37) T.Yeldon up the middle to JAX 38 for 12 yards (K.Coleman).1st and 10 at JAX 38
(12:52) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short left to R.Greene to JAX 42 for 4 yards (B.Benwikere).2nd and 6 at JAX 42
(12:17) T.Yeldon left end to JAX 41 for -1 yards (T.Davis).3rd and 7 at JAX 41
(11:38) (Shotgun) B.Bortles sacked at JAX 39 for -2 yards (T.Davis).4th and 9 at JAX 39
(10:59) (Punt formation) B.Anger punts 56 yards to CAR 5, Center-C.Tinker. T.Ginn to CAR 20 for 15 yards (D.Skuta; D.Robinson). PENALTY on CAR-T.Williams, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 7 yards, enforced at CAR 14.
- Field Goal15 plays, 64 yards, 8:07CAR20JAX9
1st and 10 at CAR 7
(10:48) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short right to C.Brown (C.Smith).2nd and 10 at CAR 7
(10:44) J.Stewart up the middle to CAR 7 for no gain (J.Cyprien).- Timeout #1 by JAX at 09:53.
3rd and 10 at CAR 7
(9:53) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass short right to J.Cotchery to CAR 17 for 10 yards (D.House).1st and 10 at CAR 17
(9:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Stewart up the middle to CAR 19 for 2 yards (C.Smith).2nd and 8 at CAR 19
(8:42) (Shotgun) C.Newton pass incomplete short right to G.Olsen (D.House).3rd and 8 at CAR 19
(8:17) (Shotgun) C.Newton scrambles up the middle to CAR 29 for 10 yards (J.Odrick).1st and 10 at CAR 29
(7:55) (Shotgun) F.Whittaker up the middle to CAR 31 for 2 yards (J.Cyprien).2nd and 8 at CAR 31
(7:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Newton pass short left to J.Stewart to CAR 37 for 6 yards (D.Gratz).- Timeout #1 by CAR at 06:32.
3rd and 2 at CAR 37
(6:32) (Shotgun) M.Tolbert up the middle to CAR 49 for 12 yards (S.Brown).1st and 10 at CAR 49
(5:52) C.Newton pass short left to J.Stewart to JAX 42 for 9 yards (P.Posluszny).2nd and 1 at JAX 42
(5:08) (Shotgun) C.Newton left end to JAX 38 for 4 yards (T.Smith).1st and 10 at JAX 38
(4:25) J.Stewart right end to JAX 38 for no gain (P.Posluszny).2nd and 10 at JAX 38
(3:38) (Shotgun) C.Newton left end to JAX 37 for 1 yard (C.Smith).3rd and 9 at JAX 37
(2:56) (Shotgun) C.Newton up the middle to JAX 29 for 8 yards (T.Smith).- Timeout #2 by JAX at 02:46.
4th and 1 at JAX 29
Graham Gano 47 Yd Field Goal
- Interception1 play, 0 yards, 0:09CAR20JAX9
- G.Gano kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.
1st and 10 at JAX 20
(2:41) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short middle intended for C.Harbor INTERCEPTED by T.Davis (M.Addison) at JAX 20. T.Davis to JAX 19 for 1 yard (T.Yeldon).
- Missed FG4 plays, -6 yards, 1:23CAR20JAX9
1st and 10 at JAX 19
(2:32) J.Stewart left end to JAX 17 for 2 yards (J.Odrick).- Timeout #3 by JAX at 02:27.
2nd and 8 at JAX 17
(2:26) J.Stewart up the middle to JAX 19 for -2 yards (T.Smith).- Two-Minute Warning
3rd and 10 at JAX 19
(2:00) J.Stewart left end to JAX 25 for -6 yards (C.Smith).- Timeout #2 by CAR at 01:14.
4th and 16 at JAX 25
(1:14) (Field Goal formation) G.Gano 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (C.Clemons), Center-J.Jansen, Holder-B.Nortman.
- Downs8 plays, 12 yards, 1:03CAR20JAX9
1st and 10 at JAX 32
(1:09) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass incomplete deep right to A.Hurns.2nd and 10 at JAX 32
(1:05) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass incomplete deep middle to R.Greene.3rd and 10 at JAX 32
(:59) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass incomplete short left to R.Greene (B.Benwikere). JAX-R.Greene was injured during the play.4th and 10 at JAX 32
(:54) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short left to B.Walters to JAX 45 for 13 yards (A.Klein).1st and 10 at JAX 45
(:38) (No Huddle) B.Bortles spiked the ball to stop the clock.2nd and 10 at JAX 45
(:38) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass incomplete short right to B.Pierce.3rd and 10 at JAX 45
(:33) (Shotgun) B.Bortles sacked at JAX 40 for -5 yards (M.Addison).4th and 15 at JAX 40
(:13) (Shotgun) B.Bortles pass short left to B.Walters to JAX 44 for 4 yards (B.Benwikere).
- End of Game1 play, -1 yard, 0:06CAR20JAX9
1st and 10 at JAX 44
(:06) C.Newton kneels to JAX 45 for -1 yards.- END GAME
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