Darnold throws 2 TDs, Panthers D dominates Saints 26-7
— Through two games, quarterback Sam Darnold is thriving in Carolina.
National Football League
FINAL
New Orleans Saints
7
Carolina Panthers
26
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| CAR | 7 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 26 |
Bank of America Stadium · 70,675 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 3:26 7-26
Zane Gonzalez 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:53 7-23
Christian McCaffrey 11 Yd Run (Zane Gonzalez PAT failed)
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Touchdown 14:37 7-17
Jameis Winston 8 Yd Run (Aldrick Rosas Kick)
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Touchdown 1:55 0-17
DJ Moore 2 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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Field Goal 11:11 0-10
Zane Gonzalez 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:00 0-7
Brandon Zylstra 20 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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NO
1 play, -1 yard, 0:22 · End of Game
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CAR 0:22
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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NO 2:36
2 plays, 23 yards, 0:45 · Interception
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CAR 3:21
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:26 7-26
Zane Gonzalez 42 Yd Field Goal
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NO 4:28
4 plays, 0 yards, 1:25 · Downs
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CAR 5:53
7 plays, 53 yards, 2:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:53 7-23
Christian McCaffrey 11 Yd Run (Zane Gonzalez PAT failed)
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NO 8:42
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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CAR 9:42
7 plays, 14 yards, 4:55 · Punt
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NO 14:37
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:37 7-17
Jameis Winston 8 Yd Run (Aldrick Rosas Kick)
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CAR 1:34
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · Interception
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NO 1:42
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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CAR 3:59
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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NO 5:25
5 plays, -2 yards, 3:02 · Downs
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CAR 8:27
10 plays, 45 yards, 4:55 · Blocked FG
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NO 13:22
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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CAR
3 plays, 33 yards, 0:23 · End of Half
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NO 0:23
6 plays, 20 yards, 1:32 · Interception
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CAR 1:55
10 plays, 72 yards, 5:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:55 0-17
DJ Moore 2 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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NO 7:25
5 plays, 19 yards, 3:46 · Punt
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CAR 11:11
15 plays, 64 yards, 8:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:11 0-10
Zane Gonzalez 20 Yd Field Goal
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NO 5:08
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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CAR 6:48
6 plays, 50 yards, 3:08 · Punt
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NO 9:56
3 plays, 14 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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CAR 12:00
5 plays, 75 yards, 3:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:00 0-7
Brandon Zylstra 20 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
NO
CAR
6
1st Downs
28
3
Passing 1st downs
18
2
Rushing 1st downs
4
1
1st downs from penalties
6
2-11
3rd down efficiency
8-15
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
43
Total Plays
73
128
Total Yards
383
3.0
Yards per Play
5.2
12
Total Drives
12
80
Passing
294
11/22
Comp/Att
26/38
3.1
Yards per pass
7.4
2
Interceptions thrown
1
4-31
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-11
48
Rushing
89
17
Rushing Attempts
33
2.8
Yards per rush
2.7
1-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
11-115
Penalties
5-49
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
21:28
Possession
38:32
Injuries
Carolina Panthers
- Jaelan Phillips Questionable
- Will Lee III Questionable
- Damien Lewis Questionable
- Bobby Okereke Questionable
- Jaycee Horn Injured Reserve
New Orleans Saints
- Travis Etienne Jr. Injured Reserve
- Erik McCoy Doubtful
- CJ Donaldson Questionable
- Dillon Radunz Injured Reserve
- Mason Tipton Out
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