Carolina
Panthers
3-5
14
FINAL
56
New Orleans
Saints
6-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New Orleans Saints topped the Carolina Panthers 56-14 in Week 10 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Saints showcased their dominance, solidifying their position in the NFC standings with a decisive victory over their division rivals.
Quarterback Tyler Shough led the charge for the Saints, throwing for 213 yards and five touchdowns, displaying pinpoint accuracy and poise under pressure. The ground game was equally impressive, with Travis Etienne Jr. racking up 193 rushing yards, consistently breaking tackles and finding holes in the Panthers' defense. Juwan Johnson was a reliable target, finishing with 122 receiving yards and contributing to the explosive offensive output.
Defensively, the Saints were relentless, with Kaden Elliss recording two sacks and Jonas Sanker snagging an interception. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter, when Sanker’s interception set up a quick touchdown, pushing the Saints' lead to 28-7 and effectively putting the game out of reach for the Panthers. Overall, New Orleans' defense complemented the high-powered offense, making it a dominant team effort.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 213 | 5 | 1 | 112.8 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 31 | 9 | 29% | 152 | 1 | 3 | 18.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 16 | 193 | 12.1 | 30 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 13 | 52 | 4.0 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 6 | 122 | 20.3 | 58 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 16 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |

