Panthers at Saints
Carolina Panthers 37, New Orleans Saints 20 · School Of Finesse 🏈 ( MADDEN 27 )
Final Score
Panthers 37 3 TD · 3 FG · 4 XP
Saints 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XPBryce Young 191 yds passingJoseph Addai 108 yds rushingJordyn Tyson 118 yds receivingAdepoju Adebawore 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 437 · 254Passing yards 191 · 178Rushing yards 246 · 76Completions 20/33 · 18/33Yards per carry 5.5 · 5.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a decisive start to the 2029 season, the Carolina Panthers topped the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 37-20. This victory gives the Panthers a strong foothold in the early weeks of the franchise, proving their mettle on the road against a division rival.
Bryce Young showcased his potential as the Panthers' quarterback, throwing for 191 yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, Joseph Addai dominated on the ground with a stellar performance, racking up 108 rushing yards to keep the Saints' defense on their heels. The Panthers' offensive cohesion was evident, as they consistently found ways to move the ball and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Defensively, the Panthers made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, including an interception by Rasheem Biles that thwarted a potential Saints drive. The New Orleans defense struggled to contain Carolina's offensive attack, allowing big plays that ultimately sealed their fate. The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when the Panthers scored back-to-back touchdowns, putting them in a commanding position that the Saints couldn’t recover from.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 20/33 | 61% | 191 | 2 | 1 | 84.2 |
Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 18/33 | 55% | 178 | 1 | 1 | 67.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panthers | |||||||
| Joseph AddaiHB | 15 | 108 | 7.2 | 44 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| **** SimpsonHB | 21 | 89 | 4.2 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 9 | 49 | 5.4 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||||||
| Ahmad HardyHB | 12 | 73 | 6.1 | 33 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panthers | |||||||
| Trey'Dez GreenTE | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Tanner KoziolTE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| **** SimpsonHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Joseph AddaiHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Saints | |||||||
| Jordyn TysonWR | 8 | 118 | 14.8 | 21 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Ahmad HardyHB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 19 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Willie ReidWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mason TaylorTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panthers | |||||
| Troy PolamaluSS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasheem BilesMIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray HubardSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody SimonWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Mike GreenLEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack SawyerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||||
| Adepoju AdebaworeREDG | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier AtkinsWILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins IIICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley JonesFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins JrDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon JonesSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parys HaralsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett CarterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Panthers | |||
| Kai KroegerP | 3/3 | 4 | 49 |
| Drew StevensK | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 2/2 | 2 | 57 |
