Carolina Panthers vs. New York Jets: Preseason Week 3 Live Score, Analysis

Three of the most high-profile quarterbacks in the NFL take center stage tonight as the New York Jets play host to the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium.

The dual-headed quarterback threat of Tim Tebow and Mark Sanchez has yet to yield positive results for the New York Jets, who have yet to score a touchdown in their two preseason matchups.

In contrast, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has picked up right where he left off last season and had a dynamic performance last week against the Miami Dolphins, completing 8-of-11 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown.

The Carolina Panthers have not won a preseason game on the road since 2007.

Tonight’s showdown will air nationally on NBC, with kickoff scheduled to take place at 8 p.m. ET.

This will be the third game of the preseason for both teams. The third preseason game is commonly the most important, as it is the game that starters play the longest and it is the week before rosters are cut to 53 players.

A Couple Storylines to Follow Tonight

• How will the Jets handle their rotation at right tackle?
• Can the Jets finally put a touchdown on the board?
• How does Thomas Davis look coming off injury?
• Can Cam Newton remain dominant without Steve Smith?

Keep your browser locked onto this blog for the night as we find out the answer to all these questions.

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8:26 left in the first quarter: Olindo Mare kicks 33-yard FG to put Panthers up 3-0.

5:59 left in the first quarter: Nick Folk kicks 46-yard FG to tie the game 3-3

End 1st Quarter: Panthers - 3    Jets - 3

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6:55 left in second quarter: Nick Folk kicks 34-yard FG to give Jets 6-3 lead.

5:26 left in second quarter: Nick Folk kicks 22-yard FG to give Jets 9-3 lead.

1:19 left in second quarter: Cam Newton 3-yard TD pass to Louis Murphy. Panthers up 10-9.

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HALFTIME

Carolina Panthers - 10

New York Jets - 9

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1:49 left in third quarter: Nick Folk kicks 30-yard FG to give Jets 12-10 lead

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11:31 in fourth quarter: Derek Anderson 1-yard TD pass to Gary Barnidge. Panthers lead 17-12.

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FINAL

Carolina Panthers - 17

New York Jets - 12