Panthers at Saints
Carolina Panthers 41, New Orleans Saints 22 · New Era Draft
Final Score
Panthers 41 4 TD · 2 FG · 5 XP
Saints 22 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJaxson Dart 270 yds passingTreVeyon Henderson 66 yds rushingOdell Beckham Jr 116 yds receivingJaycee Horn 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 330 · 254Passing yards 246 · 201Rushing yards 84 · 53Completions 15/23 · 16/30Yards per carry 6.5 · 4.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
The Carolina Panthers secured a decisive 41-22 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 10 of the 2026 season, reinforcing their playoff hopes. With both teams battling for positioning in a competitive NFC South, the Panthers' performance proved critical in solidifying their standing.
Quarterback Jaxson Dart was the star of the show, throwing for 270 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. He connected with Odell Beckham Jr., who racked up 116 receiving yards, creating a dynamic aerial attack that kept the Saints' defense on its heels. TreVeyon Henderson added to the Panthers' ground game with 66 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive approach that overwhelmed New Orleans.
Defensively, Carolina's Chau Smith-Wade made a significant impact with an interception, contributing to the Panthers' ability to control the game. The turning point occurred midway through the third quarter when Smith-Wade's pick set up another touchdown, pushing the lead to 27-15 and shifting momentum firmly in favor of the Panthers. Despite a couple of sacks from New Orleans' Chase Young, the Saints struggled to respond, ultimately falling short as Carolina maintained its advantage.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 15/23 | 65% | 270 | 4 | 0 | 144.9 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Qiáng WángQB | 16/30 | 53% | 230 | 2 | 3 | 61.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 10 | 66 | 6.6 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 11 | 53 | 4.8 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Odell Beckham JrWR | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| A.J. BrownWR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 5 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 13 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| TreVeyon HendersonHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 6 | 113 | 18.8 | 11 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 37 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Jaycee HornCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian LoveFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gran PolamaluSS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez SweatLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick ScottSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||
| Chase YoungLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles JrSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron JordanREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan BreseeDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon GodchauxDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 2/3 | 5 | 46 |