Carolina
Panthers
5-3
44
FINAL
13
New Orleans
Saints
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Carolina Panthers defeated the New Orleans Saints 44-13 in Week 10 of the 2026 season. The victory solidifies the Panthers’ playoff aspirations as they continue to build momentum in the second half of the season.
Quarterback Bryce Young was the standout star for Carolina, throwing for an impressive 374 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to dissect the Saints' defense. He connected frequently with wide receiver Xavier Legette, who racked up 179 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the chains moving and the scoreboard ticking. Velus Jones Jr. contributed on the ground with 51 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, the Panthers were effective in limiting the Saints' scoring opportunities, forcing them to play catch-up throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Young threw three touchdown passes, creating an insurmountable lead that left New Orleans scrambling. Although Quincy Riley of the Saints tallied seven tackles and an interception, it wasn’t enough to curtail the Panthers' offensive onslaught.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 29 | 27 | 93% | 374 | 5 | 1 | 143.9 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 29 | 19 | 66% | 207 | 0 | 0 | 86.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velus Jones Jr | HB | 10 | 51 | 5.1 | 21 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Adam Randall | HB | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 25 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 15 | 33 | 2.2 | — | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Legette | WR | 7 | 179 | 25.6 | 134 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 8 | 112 | 14.0 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 8 | 76 | 9.5 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Riley | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P.J. Locke | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brandon Smith | SAM | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown III | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Johnson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 48 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

