New Orleans
Saints
4-6
10
FINAL
23
Carolina
Panthers
5-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 14 matchup, the Carolina Panthers topped the New Orleans Saints 23-10, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With the stakes high as both teams vied for positioning, the Panthers emerged victorious, showcasing their strengths on both sides of the ball.
Leading the charge for Carolina was quarterback Bryce Young, who threw for 204 yards and a touchdown, effectively managing the game and distributing the ball to his receivers. Xavier Legette was a standout target, racking up 94 receiving yards, while the Panthersβ offense maintained consistent pressure on the Saintsβ defense throughout the game.
Defensively, the Panthers made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Devin Lloyd's interception was a pivotal moment, thwarting a potential scoring drive by the Saints and allowing Carolina to extend their lead. Though Christen Miller recorded a sack for New Orleans, it was the Panthers' defensive unit that ultimately stifled the Saints' offensive efforts, ensuring a comfortable win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 18 | 12 | 67% | 204 | 1 | 0 | 123.3 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 24 | 14 | 58% | 142 | 1 | 4 | 49.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 10 | 34 | 3.4 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Isaac Guerendo | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Barion Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Legette | WR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 21 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 26 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dominique Hampton | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Orji | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 3 | 4 | 2 | 39 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 58 |

