Saints at Panthers
New Orleans Saints 21, Carolina Panthers 17 · DollaZone Madden 27
Final Score
Saints 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Panthers 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPBryce Young 219 yds passingChuba Hubbard 106 yds rushingJohn Metchie III 91 yds receivingBobby Okereke 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 307 · 419Passing yards 197 · 219Rushing yards 110 · 200Completions 16/29 · 15/29Yards per carry 4.4 · 6.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 15d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers 21-17 in Week 14 of the 2026 season. Both teams were hungry for a win, but the Saints managed to hold off a late-game surge from the Panthers to secure the victory.
Carolina's Bryce Young put forth a strong performance, throwing for 219 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense under pressure. Chuba Hubbard added a dynamic element with 106 rushing yards, while John Metchie III emerged as a key target, racking up 91 receiving yards. The Panthers' offensive effort was commendable, but it ultimately fell short.
Defensively, the Panthers were led by Bobby Okereke, who recorded eight total tackles, and Derrick Brown, who contributed with 1.5 sacks. Despite their strong defensive presence, the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Saints capitalized on a crucial turnover, allowing them to control the clock and seal the game. The Panthers fought valiantly but couldn't overcome the Saints' resilience in the final moments.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 16/29 | 55% | 197 | 1 | 0 | 87.8 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 15/29 | 52% | 219 | 2 | 0 | 99.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 18 | 89 | 4.9 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giovanni RicciFB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 13 | 106 | 8.2 | 85 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 12 | 72 | 6.0 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Metchie IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor EtienneHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Devaughn VeleWR | 1 | 62 | 62.0 | 54 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Alvin KamaraHB | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Giovanni RicciFB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| John Metchie IIIWR | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 69 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Trevor EtienneHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Justin ReidFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HowdenFS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron JordanREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon GodchauxDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Carl GrandersonREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel DodsonWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick ScottSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin CherelusSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 1/1 | 2 | 49 |