Carolina
Panthers
7-1
28
FINAL
23
New Orleans
Saints
1-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 10 matchup, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the New Orleans Saints 28-23, further solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season approaches its final stretch. Both teams were eager for a crucial victory, but it was the Panthers who emerged victorious in this NFC South showdown.
Carolina's offense was propelled by a standout performance from Jonathon Brooks, who rushed for 101 yards and provided the necessary balance to their attack. Meanwhile, Tyler Shough of the Saints showcased his passing prowess, throwing for 274 yards and two touchdowns, keeping New Orleans in the game until the final whistle. Despite the loss, Chris Olave also shined with 111 receiving yards, demonstrating his explosive capabilities.
Defensively, the Panthers made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Mike Jackson clinched an interception that proved vital in the closing moments, while New Orleans' defense, led by Jonas Sanker with 10 tackles and Kaden Elliss's sack, struggled to contain the Panthers’ attack when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Carolina capitalized on a critical turnover, allowing them to maintain their lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 37 | 18 | 274 | 2 | 1 | 80.2 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 35 | 25 | 230 | 1 | 0 | 98.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 21 | 101 | 4.8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 9 | 45 | 5.0 | 3 | 31 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 13 | 43 | 3.3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Devin Neal | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 8 | 111 | 13.9 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 7 | 74 | 10.6 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | 70 | 70.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Tomlinson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Johnson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tershawn Wharton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 55 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

