Carolina
Panthers
0-1
30
FINAL
6
New Orleans
Saints
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup in Week 10 of the 2026 season, the Carolina Panthers topped the New Orleans Saints with a commanding score of 30-6. This victory solidifies the Panthers' position in the playoff race, showcasing their dominance against a division rival.
Panthers quarterback Bryce Young put on a stellar performance, throwing for 262 yards and two touchdowns, effectively leading his offense. Chuba Hubbard contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 89 rushing yards, while Jalen Coker emerged as a reliable target with 91 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive unit that kept the Saints' defense on its heels throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Panthers showcased their strength, with Lee Hunter making a significant impact by recording 1.5 sacks. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when the Panthers' defense stifled a Saints drive, which allowed them to extend their lead and ultimately control the tempo for the remainder of the contest. Despite Denzel Ward's standout performance for the Saints, the Panthers' defense proved to be too formidable, sealing the victory decisively.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 39 | 30 | 77% | 262 | 2 | 1 | 100.5 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 24 | 14 | 58% | 156 | 0 | 0 | 77.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 12 | 89 | 7.4 | 32 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 7 | 51 | 7.3 | 39 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | โ | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | โ | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| Reggie Bush | HB | 14 | 14 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | -7 | -3.5 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Coker | WR | 8 | 91 | 11.4 | 16 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 8 | 84 | 10.5 | 27 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 13 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | โ | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Reggie Bush | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Ward | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julius Peppers | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon Broughton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Rumph II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Orji | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 3 | 0 | 52 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 56 |

