In a closely fought contest at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, the New York Jets eked out a 15-12 victory over the Carolina Panthers, marking another notch in their season's tally of wins and losses. The game was a testament to both teams' defensive prowess, with the Jets managing to secure a slim lead by the final whistle.

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Boone (34) runs against New York Jets defensive tackle Bruce Hector (98) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

The Jets' strategy leaned heavily on their ground game and special teams' efficiency. Punter Thomas Morstead was instrumental in this approach, delivering two punts that totaled 106 yards. One of these punts masterfully landed inside the 20-yard line, effectively limiting the Panthers' field position. Morstead's punting prowess was on full display as he averaged an outstanding 53 yards per attempt, with his net average sitting at an impressive 50.5 yards after accounting for returns.

Defensively, Will McDonald IV made significant contributions by notching one sack for a loss of five yards and applying additional pressure with a quarterback hit. This effort was part of a broader defensive scheme that resulted in three quarterback hits overall, stifling many of the Panthers' attempts to build momentum.

Carolina Panthers tight end Feleipe Franks, top, is tackled by New York Jets linebacker Zaire Barnes during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

On offense, Adrian Martinez faced challenges with his passing accuracy but managed to accumulate 67 yards through the air on just over 41 percent completion rate while also throwing an interception. Despite these difficulties in passing, Braelon Allen provided some relief on the ground with eight carries for 27 yards.

The special teams unit proved crucial for the Jets as kicker Austin Seibert flawlessly executed all five field goal attempts during the match. His precision from varying distances—including a notable long kick from 52 yards—accounted for nearly all of New York's points in this tightly contested game.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jack Plummer (16) passes against the New York Jets during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Looking forward to their next encounter, The New York Jets are set to clash with city rivals The New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 24th at 7:30 PM EDT. Fans keen on following every play can tune into live coverage available through NFL Network on satellite channel number 212.

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