Carolina
Panthers
0-8
21
FINAL
35
New Orleans
Saints
6-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 10 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Carolina Panthers 35-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for a better standing, the Saints’ strong performance at home made the difference as they outlasted their division rivals.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was their quarterback, who threw for 262 yards and connected for three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The receiving corps also shined, with one standout wideout racking up 129 yards, providing a consistent threat that kept the Panthers defense on their heels. Additionally, the Saints' ground game was effective, highlighted by a 69-yard performance from their running back.
Defensively, the Saints made key plays that shifted momentum, including a crucial interception that halted a Panthers drive and kept the pressure on Carolina's offense. With a lone sack adding to their defensive prowess, New Orleans effectively contained the Panthers, especially in the second half when they turned the tide. The game-changing moment came when the Saints' defense stifled a potential comeback, allowing the offense to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 25 | 13 | 262 | 3 | 1 | 111.9 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 26 | 15 | 189 | 2 | 3 | 66.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 15 | 69 | 4.6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 10 | 53 | 5.3 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 3 | 129 | 43.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Riley | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

