Carolina
Panthers
5-3
21
FINAL
34
New Orleans
Saints
5-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints secured a solid 34-21 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 10 of the 2026 season, maintaining their position in the playoff hunt. With both teams vying for crucial wins, the stakes were high, and the Saints delivered a performance that showcased their offensive prowess.
Quarterback Tyler Shough was the standout performer for New Orleans, throwing for 326 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team with precision. Juwan Johnson also shone brightly, hauling in six receptions for 126 yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping the Panthers' defense on their heels. The Saints' ability to connect on key plays downfield was instrumental in their success.
Defensively, the Panthers struggled to contain the Saints' explosive offense, particularly in the first half, which proved to be the turning point of the game. Despite Isaiah Simmons' eight tackles and Lee Hunter's sack, the New Orleans offense capitalized early, building a lead that the Panthers could not overcome. New Orleans' defense also played a crucial role in stifling Carolina's attempts to rally, ensuring that the game remained in their control throughout the second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 25 | 19 | 76% | 326 | 2 | 1 | 127.4 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 21 | 16 | 76% | 193 | 1 | 0 | 119.7 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 13 | 52 | 4.0 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 11 | 37 | 3.4 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 7 | 126 | 18.0 | 48 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 26 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 62 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | — | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 26 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 31 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 29 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bam Martin-Scott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

