Carolina
Panthers
5-3
28
FINAL
14
New Orleans
Saints
6-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 10 matchup, the Carolina Panthers topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 28-14, solidifying their playoff aspirations. This victory not only boosts the Panthers' record but also demonstrates their dominance in the NFC South as the season approaches its critical stretch.
Leading the charge for Carolina was quarterback Bryce Young, who threw for an impressive 292 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to spread the ball effectively. Tetairoa McMillan was his favorite target, racking up 99 receiving yards, while Chuba Hubbard contributed on the ground, even if his rushing total remained modest at 19 yards. Young's performance was a clear catalyst in the Panthers' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Panthers were equally formidable, with Bobby Okereke leading the team with five total tackles, ensuring that New Orleans struggled to find rhythm. Jaelan Phillips added to the pressure with a sack, disrupting the Saints' offensive flow. The turning point came early in the second half when the Panthers' defense stifled a drive by New Orleans, allowing Carolina to maintain momentum and control the game's pace.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 21 | 14 | 292 | 4 | 1 | 129.4 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 22 | 15 | 195 | 2 | 2 | 88.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 8 | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 99 | 33.0 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 94 | 18.8 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akayleb Evans | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tershawn Wharton | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

