Carolina
Panthers
0-3
21
FINAL
52
New Orleans
Saints
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the New Orleans Saints topped the Carolina Panthers 52-21 in Week 10 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Saints showcased their offensive firepower, delivering a game that could redefine their season trajectory.
Tyler Shough was the standout star, throwing for an impressive 411 yards and five touchdowns, establishing himself as a formidable presence in the Saints’ aerial attack. Bryce Lance also made his mark, racking up 118 receiving yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. contributed on the ground, even if his rushing numbers were modest. The offensive rhythm was relentless, leaving the Panthers struggling to keep pace.
Defensively, the Saints made their presence felt, with Chase Young recording two sacks and Justin Reid snagging an interception, turning the tide in their favor. The game's turning point came when the Saints scored 21 unanswered points in the second quarter, effectively putting the game out of reach for Carolina. The Panthers' defense, unable to contain New Orleans' offensive onslaught, fell victim to an explosive performance that will be remembered as a statement win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 21 | 18 | 86% | 411 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 9 | 4 | 44% | 122 | 2 | 3 | 91.2 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 6 | 9 | 1.5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 118 | 59.0 | 82 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | WR | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 48 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 32 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| John Metchie III | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 13 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 9 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 41 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 6 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 33 |

