New Orleans
Saints
1-6
24
FINAL
35
Carolina
Panthers
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Carolina Panthers topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 35-24. The victory was crucial for the Panthers as they aim to solidify their playoff positioning in the competitive NFC South. With both teams showcasing their offensive firepower, it was a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Bryce Young was the standout performer for Carolina, throwing for four touchdowns and demonstrating precision and poise in the pocket. Trevor Etienne contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 80 rushing yards, while Tetairoa McMillan led the receiving corps with an impressive 102 yards, providing Young with a reliable target throughout the contest. The offensive efficiency of the Panthers proved to be the difference maker in this high-stakes game.
Defensively, the Panthers made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Nic Scourton recorded a sack, disrupting the Saints' rhythm, while Trevin Wallace's interception was a pivotal moment that halted a promising drive from New Orleans. Although Danny Stutsman of the Saints led the game with nine total tackles, Carolina's ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities solidified their victory as they held off New Orleans in the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 41 | 20 | 49% | 242 | 3 | 3 | 61.2 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 25 | 24 | 96% | 223 | 4 | 0 | 143.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 18 | 80 | 4.4 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Hyde | HB | 16 | 74 | 4.6 | 32 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 6 | 11 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 9 | 8 | 0.9 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 74 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 64 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 15 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 8 | 53 | 6.6 | 12 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Hyde | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shane Graham | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon Broughton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Yiadom | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Myles Cole | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Livingston | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 27 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 44 |

