Patriots, Panthers Tied At 7 In Third: Is Tom Brady Done?

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Foxboro, MA (Sports Network) - Tom Brady threw a touchdown pass and Kevin Faulk added another score on the ground, as the New England Patriots put the brakes on a two-game losing streak with a 20-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium.

Brady started despite multiple ailments that forced the three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback to miss two practice sessions. He was a limited participant Friday with shoulder, finger and rib injuries. On Sunday, he completed 19-of-32 passes for 192 yards and one interception.

Wes Welker had 105 yards on 10 receptions for the Patriots (8-5), who remain unbeaten in seven home games this season and maintained a one-game lead in the AFC East standings. Miami and the New York Jets both won on Sunday to improve to 7-6.

Laurence Maroney rushed 22 times for 94 yards for New England, which hasn’t lost three straight since a four-game slide from September 29-October 27, 2002.

New England linebacker Adalius Thomas was inactive for the game after voicing his displeasure about being sent home for arriving late to a team meeting earlier in the week.

Matt Moore made his second consecutive start in place of injured Carolina quarterback Jake Delhomme, who is sidelined with a broken finger on his throwing hand. Moore was 15-of-30 for 197 yards with one touchdown for the Panthers (5-8), who have dropped three of four.

DeAngelo Williams had 82 yards on 13 carries in the loss. He missed last Sunday’s win over Tampa Bay with an ankle problem.

- Via Sports Network.