New Orleans
Saints
10-1
34
FINAL
22
Carolina
Panthers
2-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 14 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 34-22, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Saints showcased their offensive prowess, while the Panthers fought hard to stay relevant in the competitive NFC South.
Leading the charge for New Orleans was quarterback Tyler Shough, who threw for an impressive 350 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating both precision and power. Wide receiver Jordyn Tyson was his favorite target, racking up 162 receiving yards, while Travis Etienne Jr. contributed a steady ground game with 61 rushing yards. The Saintsโ offensive unit was firing on all cylinders, making it difficult for the Panthers to keep pace.
On the defensive side, the Panthers struggled to contain the explosive Saints offense, despite standout performances from Bobby Okereke, who logged ten total tackles, and Jaelan Phillips, who accounted for two sacks. The game turned decisively in the Saints' favor during the second quarter when Shough connected with Tyson for a 75-yard touchdown, extending their lead and putting Carolina on the back foot. While the Panthers made some defensive plays, it wasn't enough to shift the momentum back their way.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 38 | 28 | 74% | 350 | 3 | 1 | 117.2 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 35 | 24 | 69% | 287 | 1 | 0 | 102.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 16 | 61 | 3.8 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 20 | 49 | 2.5 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 12 | 162 | 13.5 | 34 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 109 | 21.8 | 36 | 1 | 44 | 1 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 68 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 24 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tershawn Wharton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 43 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 47 |

