New England scored the opening nine points .
CHARLOTTE -- The Panthers fell to 1 - 2 in the preseason with a 19 - 17 loss to the New England Patriots in Carolina 's first game at Bank of America Stadium .
New England Patriots   scored the opening nine points .
CHARLOTTE -- The Panthers fell to 1 - 2 in the preseason with a 19 - 17 loss to the New England Patriots in Carolina 's first game at Bank of America Stadium .