Carolina
Panthers
2-6
10
FINAL
28
New Orleans
Saints
5-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints topped the Carolina Panthers 28-10 in a crucial Week 10 matchup, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, the Saints showcased their strength on both sides of the ball, delivering a commanding performance at home.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was running back Ahmad Hardy, who racked up an impressive 229 rushing yards, dominating the ground game and controlling the clock. Quarterback Tyler Shough added to the offensive efforts with a touchdown pass, while Arch Manning of the Panthers threw for 235 yards, but struggled to find the end zone, leaving his team searching for answers.
Defensively, the Saints were anchored by Dane Belton, who not only led the team with four tackles but also made a pivotal interception that shifted momentum in New Orleans' favor. Kaden Elliss contributed with a timely sack, further disrupting the Panthers' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second half when Belton's interception set up a crucial scoring drive, allowing the Saints to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Manning | QB | 25 | 15 | 60% | 235 | 0 | 2 | 57.9 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 7 | 5 | 71% | 89 | 1 | 0 | 153.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 13 | 229 | 17.6 | 14 | 2 | 93 | 0 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 9 | 10 | 1.1 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 4 | 84 | 21.0 | 75 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 36 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 31 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Belton | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Graham | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bam Martin-Scott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 61 |

