New Orleans
Saints
4-9
35
FINAL
62
Carolina
Panthers
6-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Carolina Panthers topped the New Orleans Saints with a commanding 62-35 victory in Week 15 of the 2027 season. The win solidifies the Panthers' playoff aspirations, while the Saints face a tougher road ahead as they strive to secure their postseason spot.
Haynes King was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive six touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone consistently. On the receiving end, Chris Brazzell II emerged as a dynamic target, racking up 171 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Panthers' offensive explosion. Trey Benson added to the offensive firepower with 85 rushing yards, helping to keep the Saints' defense on their heels.
Carolina's defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, limiting the Saints' scoring opportunities and forcing key turnovers. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Panthers capitalized on a crucial interception by Kamren Kinchens, shifting the momentum firmly in their favor. With KJ Bolden leading the tackles for Carolina, the defense's relentless pressure helped ensure the team maintained their commanding lead throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 39 | 18 | 46% | 375 | 5 | 4 | 80.6 |
| Haynes King | QB | 36 | 19 | 53% | 350 | 6 | 2 | 103.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 8 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Haynes King | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 7 | 171 | 24.4 | 33 | 3 | 67 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 165 | 41.3 | 88 | 1 | 78 | 1 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 34 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 25 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 2 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 13 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 14 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 18 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Lawson Luckie | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Bolden | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Johnathan Edwards | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Rhodes Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Selman Bridges | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dominick McKinley | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Sam Martin | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

