Panthers at Saints
Carolina Panthers 35, New Orleans Saints 21 · NFL afterdark
Final Score
Panthers 35 4 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Saints 21 2 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPTyler Shough 228 yds passingChuba Hubbard 89 yds rushingChuba Hubbard 72 yds receivingJaelan Phillips 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 285 · 244Passing yards 196 · 209Rushing yards 89 · 35Completions 10/17 · 15/31Yards per carry 4.5 · 2.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 29d ago
The Carolina Panthers secured a decisive 35-21 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 10 of the 2026 season, keeping their playoff hopes alive. With both teams vying for a crucial win, the Panthers showcased their offensive prowess, while the Saints struggled to keep pace.
Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for three touchdowns and effectively managing the game. Meanwhile, Chuba Hubbard was a dual threat, amassing 89 rushing yards and catching for an additional 72 yards, showcasing his versatility and playmaking ability. The Panthers' offensive execution was critical in building a lead that the Saints couldn't overcome.
Defensively, Jaelan Phillips made his presence felt with a key sack, disrupting the Saints' rhythm and putting pressure on their quarterback. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Panthers scored two quick touchdowns, extending their lead to a comfortable margin. Despite a late push from New Orleans, highlighted by Tyler Shough's solid passing performance, Carolina's defense held strong to secure the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 10/17 | 59% | 200 | 3 | 4 | 100.1 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 15/31 | 48% | 228 | 2 | 5 | 54.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 20 | 89 | 4.5 | 20 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 14 | 35 | 2.5 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 75 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 31 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| John Metchie IIIWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Jordyn TysonWR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 24 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Devaughn VeleWR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 56 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick ScottSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeWILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lee HunterDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan RansomSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tershawn WhartonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Lee IIICB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||
| Colton HoodCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HowdenFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah StalbirdWILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin ReidFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron JordanREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StutsmanWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon GodchauxDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |