Week 7 brings an interconference matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions as the Carolina Panthers (3–3) visit the New York Jets (0–6) at MetLife Stadium. Carolina has rebounded from a slow start, winning three of its last four games behind improved play from quarterback Bryce Young. The Jets, meanwhile, remain the NFL’s only winless team, struggling to find consistency on offense and now dealing with the loss of star wideout Garrett Wilson to a knee injury. While the Panthers aim to climb above .500 and stay in the NFC South race, the Jets are simply searching for their first victory of the season.
How to Watch: Date, Time, Venue, TV
- Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- TV Channel (U.S.): FOX
- Streaming Options: NFL+, FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DAZN
- International Broadcast: Sky Sports NFL (UK)
Quarterback play will be central. Bryce Young has thrown for 1,150 yards with 10 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, completing 61.8 percent of his passes. Jets starter Justin Fields has struggled, posting 799 yards, 4 touchdowns, and no interceptions but completing just 65 percent of his throws while enduring heavy pressure behind a shaky offensive line.
Carolina’s offense leans on running back Rico Dowdle, who has 472 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns, while rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan has emerged with 380 yards and 2 scores. For the Jets, Breece Hall leads the ground game with 410 yards, and Garrett Wilson’s absence shifts more responsibility to receivers like Allen Lazard and Josh Reynolds.
Defensively, the Panthers have recorded 5 sacks and 4 interceptions, ranking middle of the pack, while the Jets’ defense has 8 sacks but no interceptions, contributing to a -7 turnover differential. Linebacker Jamien Sherwood leads New York with 60 tackles, while Carolina’s Christian Rozeboom has 43.
Coaching tendencies could shape the outcome. Carolina has averaged 22 points per game during its recent surge, while New York has struggled to score more than 17 in any contest. If the Panthers protect Young and establish balance with Dowdle, they should control the game. For the Jets, generating turnovers and finding rhythm in the passing game will be essential to finally breaking through.