New Orleans
Saints
3-2
34
FINAL
31
Carolina
Panthers
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 showdown, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers, 34-31, solidifying their position in a tightly contested division. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, both teams fought hard, but it was the Saints who emerged victorious in this nail-biter.
Tyler Shough led the Saints' offense with a solid performance, throwing for 245 yards and connecting on key plays to keep the drives alive. Colston Loveland was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 111 yards and providing crucial catches when the Saints needed them most. On the other side, Jaxson Dart found the end zone twice through the air, while Cam Skattebo showcased his skill with a potent ground game, notching 105 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Panthers were led by Jelani McDonald, who recorded eight total tackles, showcasing his ability to disrupt the Saints' rhythm. However, the game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Saints' defense tightened up, allowing just a field goal and forcing the Panthers to rely on their offense to make a final stand. Ultimately, New Orleans held off the Carolina challenge and secured a critical win in their quest for postseason success.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 28 | 24 | 86% | 245 | 2 | 0 | 126.9 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 13 | 7 | 54% | 108 | 2 | 0 | 121.1 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 10 | 105 | 10.5 | 33 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson Jr. | HB | 14 | 103 | 7.4 | 32 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 8 | 96 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Calvin Evans | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Loveland | TE | 8 | 111 | 13.9 | 63 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 1 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Lotzier Brooks | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 32 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson Jr. | HB | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 36 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 10 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 22 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Calvin Evans | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jelani McDonald | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem Biles | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl Little Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr. | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bishop Fitzgerald | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 48 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 31 |

