Saints at Panthers
New Orleans Saints 24, Carolina Panthers 21 · That_One_Madden_League_REGS🔥
Final Score
Saints 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Panthers 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPBryce Young 325 yds passingKeaton Mitchell 72 yds rushingTetairoa McMillan 134 yds receivingCarlos Perez 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 321 · 400Passing yards 224 · 325Rushing yards 97 · 75Completions 24/35 · 28/51Yards per carry 3.9 · 3.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-21. With both teams eager to establish momentum for the 2028 season, this matchup proved to be a tightly contested affair that showcased the talents of both offenses.
DJ Lagway shone for the Saints, tossing three touchdown passes, while Keaton Mitchell added a solid ground game with 72 rushing yards. For the Panthers, Bryce Young led the charge with a standout performance, racking up 325 passing yards and connecting with Tetairoa McMillan, who amassed an impressive 134 receiving yards, keeping Carolina in striking distance throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Panthers made their presence felt, with Carlos Perez leading the team in tackles with 10 and Nic Scourton recording two sacks. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Lagway orchestrated a crucial touchdown drive, ultimately sealing the victory for New Orleans and setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting season ahead.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | ||||||
| DJ LagwayQB | 24/35 | 69% | 224 | 3 | 1 | 102.5 |
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 28/51 | 55% | 325 | 2 | 0 | 87.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Keaton MitchellHB | 18 | 72 | 4.0 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| DJ LagwayQB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kendre MillerHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ryan NiblettWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Luke ReynoldsTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 16 | 44 | 2.8 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 8 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Luke ReynoldsTE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Ryan NiblettWR | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Moliki MatavaoTE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 12 | 134 | 11.2 | 36 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 7 | 105 | 15.0 | 15 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Ryan WingoWR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jordyn TysonWR | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||||
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dashawn SpearsFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles JrSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Francis BrewuDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clev LubinREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan BreseeDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andy BergerLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panthers | |||||
| Carlos PerezWILL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desman Stephens IIWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq WoolenCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire HillCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake PurchaseSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson KuwatchMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell PaceCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Demario DavisMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bam Martin-ScottWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saints | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 1/1 | 3 | 51 |
| Panthers | |||
| Mateen BhaghaniK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |