A week after leaguewide demonstrations during the national anthem, most teams scaled back a little on Sunday. The majority of players stood, but several knelt and others raised a fist. Stay here for live updates and analysis from N.F.L. Week 4:
The Carolina Panthers’ offense came alive for the first time this season, thanks in large part to subpar work from the New England Patriots secondary, and that has led to a surprising 30-23 lead early in the fourth quarter.