Saints take care of Panthers, still hope for playoff bye
The New Orleans Saints took care of business against the reeling Carolina Panthers and finished off a 13-3 regular season but still might not get a week of rest in the playoffs.
National Football League
FINAL
New Orleans Saints
42
Carolina Panthers
10
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | 14 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
| CAR | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Bank of America Stadium · 72,203 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 23-22 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 10-16 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ New York Giants | W 34-27 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Minnesota Vikings | L 13-23 | NFL |
| 10/5/26 | vs Atlanta Falcons | L 24-45 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:32 42-10
Christian McCaffrey 1 Yd Run (Joey Slye Kick)
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Touchdown 4:24 42-3
Taysom Hill 45 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Field Goal 0:32 35-3
Joey Slye 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:11 35-0
Jared Cook 21 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 6:27 28-0
Tre'Quan Smith 1 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 12:04 21-0
A.J. Klein 14 Yd Interception Return (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 1:01 14-0
Alvin Kamara 1 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 10:48 7-0
Alvin Kamara 15 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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NO
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:48 · End of Game
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CAR 1:48
14 plays, 75 yards, 4:23 · Interception
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NO 6:11
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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CAR 8:33
7 plays, 47 yards, 2:49 · Downs
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NO 11:22
6 plays, 13 yards, 4:10 · Punt
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CAR 0:32
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:32 42-10
Christian McCaffrey 1 Yd Run (Joey Slye Kick)
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NO 4:24
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:24 42-3
Taysom Hill 45 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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CAR 8:16
5 plays, 27 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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NO 10:15
5 plays, 24 yards, 2:52 · Punt
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CAR 13:07
5 plays, 11 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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NO
1 play, -1 yard, 0:32 · End of Half
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CAR 0:32
11 plays, 70 yards, 1:39 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:32 35-3
Joey Slye 23 Yd Field Goal
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NO 2:11
4 plays, 74 yards, 1:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:11 35-0
Jared Cook 21 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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CAR 4:07
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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NO 6:27
9 plays, 65 yards, 4:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:27 28-0
Tre'Quan Smith 1 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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CAR 10:56
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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CAR 12:04
1 play, 0 yards, 0:06 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:04 21-0
A.J. Klein 14 Yd Interception Return (Wil Lutz Kick)
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NO 12:10
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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CAR 13:07
3 plays, 29 yards, 0:39 · Fumble
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NO 13:46
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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CAR 14:49
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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NO 1:01
11 plays, 81 yards, 6:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:01 14-0
Alvin Kamara 1 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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CAR 7:22
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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NO 8:54
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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CAR 10:00
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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NO 10:48
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:48 7-0
Alvin Kamara 15 Yd Run (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Team Stats
NO
CAR
25
1st Downs
16
16
Passing 1st downs
13
6
Rushing 1st downs
2
3
1st downs from penalties
1
4-11
3rd down efficiency
5-16
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
67
Total Plays
69
379
Total Yards
329
5.7
Yards per Play
4.8
13
Total Drives
13
264
Passing
288
20/31
Comp/Att
26/49
8.3
Yards per pass
5.6
0
Interceptions thrown
2
1-3
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-11
115
Rushing
41
35
Rushing Attempts
18
3.3
Yards per rush
2.3
3-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-3
3-44
Penalties
5-54
0
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
2
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
35:40
Possession
24:20
Injuries
Carolina Panthers
- Xavier Legette Injured Reserve
- Jonathon Brooks Injured Reserve
- Bobby Okereke Questionable
- Mike Jackson Injured Reserve
- Jaycee Horn Injured Reserve
New Orleans Saints
- Taliese Fuaga Questionable
- David Edwards Questionable
- Kelvin Banks Jr. Questionable
- Quincy Riley Questionable
- CJ Donaldson Questionable
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