Carolina
Panthers
2-6
36
FINAL
55
New Orleans
Saints
1-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 10 matchup, the New Orleans Saints topped the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 55-36, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial momentum heading into the latter part of the season, the Saints delivered a powerful performance that showcased their offensive prowess.
Tyler Shough led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for an impressive 435 yards and contributing significantly to the team's scoring output. Meanwhile, Travis Etienne Jr. dominated on the ground with 158 rushing yards, while Chris Olave was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 203 yards and finding the end zone. Bryce Young, despite the loss, had a commendable performance for Carolina, tossing four touchdown passes to keep the game competitive.
Defensively, the Saints made impactful plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Kaden Elliss secured an interception that halted a Panthers drive, while Lorenzo Styles Jr. anchored the defense with six total tackles. The turning point came when the Saints scored consecutive touchdowns in the third quarter, effectively putting the game out of reach for Carolina and sealing their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 23 | 16 | 435 | 3 | 1 | 133.6 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 39 | 21 | 284 | 4 | 3 | 79.4 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 12 | 158 | 13.2 | 4 | 43 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 14 | 75 | 5.4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 203 | 40.6 | 2 | 75 | 1 |
| Marvin Jones Jr | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Reid | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Scott | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan Jackson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 7 | 34 |

