Carolina
Panthers
1-7
38
FINAL
10
New Orleans
Saints
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Carolina Panthers dominated the New Orleans Saints with a decisive 38-10 victory in Week 10 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Panthers' position in the playoff race, while the Saints face a tough road ahead as they struggle to find consistency this season.
Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for two touchdowns and effectively managing the game with precision. Jonathon Brooks contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 71 rushing yards, while DeMario Douglas of the Saints impressed with 123 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to make big plays despite the team's struggles.
Defensively, the Panthers were relentless, with Jaelan Phillips wreaking havoc on the Saints' offense, recording 2.5 sacks. The turning point came in the second quarter when Jaycee Horn's interception shifted momentum firmly in Carolina's favor, allowing them to extend their lead and seize control of the game. Mike Jackson's seven tackles further underscored the Panthers' defensive prowess, making it a challenging day for New Orleans.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 34 | 20 | 59% | 265 | 0 | 1 | 71.3 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 31 | 19 | 61% | 178 | 2 | 0 | 98.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 11 | 71 | 6.5 | 17 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 13 | 60 | 4.6 | 24 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 11 | 39 | 3.5 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 7 | 18 | 2.6 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 8 | 123 | 15.4 | 21 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 20 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 11 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 18 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Jackson | CB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon Broughton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Rumph II | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 54 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 46 |

