Saints at Panthers
New Orleans Saints 21, Carolina Panthers 14 · OGPN Leagues
Final Score
Saints 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Panthers 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPDrake Maye 237 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 50 yds rushingMike Gesicki 63 yds receivingCamryn Bynum 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 274 · 225Passing yards 223 · 228Rushing yards 51 · -3Completions 21/30 · 11/18Yards per carry 3.6 · -0.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 35d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Carolina Panthers 21-14 in Week 14 of the 2026 season. The victory keeps the Saints in the playoff hunt, while the Panthers face an uphill battle as the season winds down.
Dak Prescott led the Saints' offense with a stellar performance, throwing for three touchdowns and showcasing his ability to deliver in the clutch. Despite being held to just 50 rushing yards, Christian McCaffrey made key plays to keep the chains moving, while Mike Gesicki topped the receiving charts for Carolina with 63 yards, providing a reliable target for Drake Maye.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial stops, highlighted by Damone Clark's interception that shifted momentum in the second half. Though Yaya Diaby registered only half a sack, the pressure applied by New Orleans' front seven was enough to disrupt Maye’s rhythm, helping the Saints secure the win. The pivotal moment came late in the fourth quarter when the Saints' defense held strong, denying the Panthers a chance to tie the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 20/30 | 67% | 223 | 3 | 1 | 108.0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Drake MayeQB | 11/18 | 61% | 237 | 2 | 2 | 102.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dak PrescottQB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Makai LemonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 9 | 21 | 2.3 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Elijah MooreWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drake MayeQB | 3 | -24 | -8.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Malachi FieldsWR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Makai LemonWR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 14 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 29 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Mike GesickiTE | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 32 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 35 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 15 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 26 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jakobi MeyersWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Justin ReidFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon CanadySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan BriskerSS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellanDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Camryn BynumFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen ThompsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Arik ArmsteadDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |