Carolina
Panthers
0-8
28
FINAL
70
New Orleans
Saints
4-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New Orleans Saints topped the Carolina Panthers 70-28 in Week 10 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, the Saints showcased their offensive firepower, leaving little doubt about their dominance on the field.
Tyler Shough was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 363 yards and six touchdowns, leading the Saints to an explosive offensive outing. His favorite target, Bryce Lance, caught five passes for a staggering 173 yards, consistently breaking through the Panthers' secondary. Antonio Gibson added a solid ground game with 67 rushing yards, contributing to the Saints' overall offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Saints made their presence felt with key plays that shifted momentum. Kool-Aid McKinstry's two interceptions were crucial in stifling any potential Panthers rally, while Carl Granderson’s four tackles kept the pressure on Carolina's offense. The turning point came early in the second quarter when a critical interception led to a quick touchdown, allowing the Saints to build an insurmountable lead that they maintained throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 25 | 13 | 52% | 363 | 6 | 1 | 120.4 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 29 | 16 | 55% | 270 | 4 | 4 | 86.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 67 | 67.0 | — | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 8 | 7 | 0.9 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Legette | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Lance | WR | 5 | 173 | 34.6 | 23 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 5 | 146 | 29.2 | 74 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 24 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 2 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 16 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Long Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| JT Woods | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Kuwatch | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |

