Saints at Panthers
New Orleans Saints 52, Carolina Panthers 28 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Saints 52 5 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Panthers 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPTyler Shough 415 yds passingChuba Hubbard 241 yds rushingChris Olave 141 yds receivingJaycee Horn 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 521 · 466Passing yards 408 · 171Rushing yards 113 · 295Completions 20/22 · 20/34Yards per carry 9.4 · 21.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 34d ago
In a commanding performance, the New Orleans Saints topped the Carolina Panthers 52-28 in Week 14 of the 2026 season. With playoff positioning on the line, the Saints showcased their offensive firepower, demonstrating why they are a force to be reckoned with in the league.
Tyler Shough was the standout for New Orleans, throwing for an impressive 415 yards and five touchdowns, solidifying his role as a key player in the Saints' offensive scheme. Chris Olave emerged as his favorite target, racking up 141 receiving yards, while the Panthers' Chuba Hubbard put up an eye-popping 241 rushing yards, though it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Saints' scoring barrage.
Defensively, the Saints made crucial plays when it mattered most. Pete Werner's interception was a pivotal moment, halting a potential Panthers comeback and allowing New Orleans to maintain control of the game. Justin Reid led the team with five total tackles, providing a steady presence on the defensive side, while Jaelan Phillips' lone sack for Carolina could not shift momentum in their favor.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 18/22 | 82% | 415 | 5 | 1 | 139.3 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Chris OlaveWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 20/34 | 59% | 181 | 0 | 2 | 48.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 10 | 99 | 9.9 | 17 | 0 | 62 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 13 | 241 | 18.5 | 19 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 1 | 54 | 54.0 | — | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Chris OlaveWR | 4 | 141 | 35.3 | 72 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 4 | 101 | 25.3 | 25 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 4 | 99 | 24.8 | 10 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 42 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Jalen CokerWR | 7 | 68 | 9.7 | 46 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Darren WallerTE | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Chase YoungLEDG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin ReidFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Jaycee HornCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir ElamCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Decamerion RichardsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akayleb EvansCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee JenningsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah StalbirdWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 1/1 | 7 | 33 |