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Miami's Jay Cutler was 5 of 8 passing for 105
yards and one touchdown, including a 72-yard completion to wide
receiver DeVante Parker (two receptions, 78 yards).
Philadelphia took a 7-0 lead on Wentz's 50-yard touchdown pass
to wide receiver Torrey Smith that took advantage of an apparent
coverage bust by Miami.
Neither team was sharp in the first half, when the starters were
in the game. But both teams were opportunistic, turning five
first-half turnovers into 28 points -- 21 for Philadelphia. The
halftime score -- Philadelphia 28, Miami 24 -- was indicative of
the wild first half that saw almost 500 yards of offense.
Panthers 24, Jaguars 23
Backup running back Cameron Artis-Payne scored on an 8-yard run
and Garrett Gilbert connected with Kaelin Clay for a two-point
conversion with 10:35 remaining that proved to be the difference
in Carolina's victory over host Jacksonville.
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, playing in his first preseason
game this year, was in for only the first series of the game. He
directed the Panthers on a 75-yard drive in 10 plays for a
touchdown.
Newton connected with Kelvin Benjamin from 9 yards out for the
score. He completed his only other pass attempt, a 12-yarder to
Christian McCaffrey.
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