Saints at Panthers
Carolina Panthers 29, New Orleans Saints 21 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Saints 21 3 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 3 XP
Panthers 29 2 TD ยท 3 FG ยท 2 XPTyler Shough 313 yds passingChuba Hubbard 72 yds rushingTrey Palmer 117 yds receivingEric Stokes 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 361 ยท 355Passing yards 298 ยท 271Rushing yards 63 ยท 84Completions 17/24 ยท 20/27Yards per carry 4.2 ยท 5.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 31d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Carolina Panthers topped the New Orleans Saints 29-21 in Week 14 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but the Panthers ultimately secured the victory at home, bolstering their postseason hopes.
Offensively, Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for 2 touchdowns while managing the game effectively. Chuba Hubbard added a solid ground game with 72 rushing yards, and the Panthers benefitted from balanced contributions across the roster. On the other side, Tyler Shough showcased his skills, racking up 313 passing yards and finding Trey Palmer, who had a standout performance with 117 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Panthers made critical plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Derrick Brown was a force on the line with 2 sacks, while Eric Stokes' two interceptions proved pivotal in halting the Saints' drives. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Stokes' second pick allowed Carolina to maintain control and ultimately seal the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 17/24 | 71% | 313 | 2 | 2 | 106.2 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 20/27 | 74% | 278 | 2 | 1 | 115.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 11 | 58 | 5.3 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Trey PalmerWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 13 | 72 | 5.5 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jonathon BrooksHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Trey PalmerWR | 3 | 117 | 39.0 | 7 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 32 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 31 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 26 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 8 | 88 | 11.0 | 46 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 17 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Darren WallerTE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Deantre PrinceCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RushCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles JrSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daequan HardyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Eric StokesCB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee IIICB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Jaycee HornCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IISS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin CherelusSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 3/3 | 2 | 32 |