Saints at Panthers
New Orleans Saints 55, Carolina Panthers 17 · LMKW2S
Final Score
Saints 55 6 TD · 2 FG · 7 XP
Panthers 17 1 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPMalik Willis 327 yds passingBijan Robinson 84 yds rushingOmar Cooper Jr 177 yds receivingAntoine Winfield Jr 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 539 · 255Passing yards 327 · 146Rushing yards 212 · 109Completions 28/40 · 15/31Yards per carry 7.2 · 5.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 19d ago
In a commanding performance, the New Orleans Saints topped the Carolina Panthers 55-17 in Week 14 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, the Saints showcased their offensive firepower, solidifying their position as a contender in the NFC.
Malik Willis led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for 327 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating both precision and poise in the pocket. Omar Cooper Jr. was his favorite target, racking up 177 receiving yards and making critical plays that kept the Panthers' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, the Saints' ground game contributed effectively, complementing the aerial attack.
The Saints' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Micah Parsons recording two sacks that disrupted the Panthers' rhythm. Carolina's offense struggled to find consistency, and the game’s turning point came in the second quarter when New Orleans forced a turnover, leading to a touchdown that opened up a significant lead. Jalen Pitre's eight tackles for the Panthers were commendable, but it wasn’t enough to contain the relentless Saints offense on this night.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 28/40 | 70% | 327 | 3 | 1 | 109.0 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Jalen MilroeQB | 15/31 | 48% | 146 | 0 | 2 | 35.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 14 | 69 | 4.9 | 23 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Malik WillisQB | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 53 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 13 | 84 | 6.5 | 24 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jalen MilroeQB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Malik DavisHB | 10 | 53 | 5.3 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Omar Cooper JrWR | 11 | 177 | 16.1 | 45 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 16 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 22 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Malik WashingtonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tee HigginsWR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Zavion ThomasWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Michael MayerTE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Malik DavisHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Mo Alie-CoxTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Colton HoodCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis HunterCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon BullardSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu BrentsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole HolcombWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-AllenREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik HookerFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon WrightCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert RegisDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy TogiaiDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Ronnie Harrison JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin TomlinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Michael DicksonK | 2/2 | 7 | 44 |
| Panthers | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 1/1 | 2 | 36 |