Derek Carr and the Saints rout the Panthers 47-10 in Klint Kubiak's play-calling debut
— It took Derek Carr and the Saints' new offense one series to produce a touchdown on an explosive play — and one half to score 30 points.
National Football League
FINAL
Carolina Panthers
10
New Orleans Saints
47
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| NO | 17 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 47 |
Caesars Superdome · 70,007 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/26 | @ Green Bay Packers | L 19-27 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 13-43 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | W 25-14 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Detroit Lions | W 32-26 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | @ Cleveland Browns | L 18-21 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 10:38 10-47
Jamaal Williams 14 Yd Run (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Field Goal 13:08 10-40
Blake Grupe 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:55 10-37
Bryce Young 3 Yd Run (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Touchdown 8:27 3-37
Alvin Kamara 1 Yd Run (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 3-30
Eddy Pineiro 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:18 0-30
Juwan Johnson 16 Yd pass from Derek Carr (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Field Goal 2:08 0-23
Blake Grupe 52 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:03 0-20
Blake Grupe 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:23 0-17
Foster Moreau 3 Yd pass from Derek Carr (Blake Grupe Kick)
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Field Goal 10:04 0-10
Blake Grupe 57 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:08 0-7
Rashid Shaheed 59 Yd pass from Derek Carr (Blake Grupe Kick)
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CAR
2 plays, 1 yard, 1:06 · End of Game
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CAR 1:06
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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NO 2:16
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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CAR 4:07
4 plays, 5 yards, 0:22 · Downs
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NO 4:29
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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CAR 6:51
8 plays, 51 yards, 3:47 · Downs
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NO 10:38
2 plays, 36 yards, 0:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:38 10-47
Jamaal Williams 14 Yd Run (Blake Grupe Kick)
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CAR 11:21
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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NO 13:08
12 plays, 43 yards, 6:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:08 10-40
Blake Grupe 39 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 4:55
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:55 10-37
Bryce Young 3 Yd Run (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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NO 8:27
9 plays, 57 yards, 5:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:27 3-37
Alvin Kamara 1 Yd Run (Blake Grupe Kick)
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CAR 13:53
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:07 · Interception
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CAR
8 plays, 45 yards, 1:18 · Field Goal
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NO 1:18
1 play, 16 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 3-30
Eddy Pineiro 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:18 0-30
Juwan Johnson 16 Yd pass from Derek Carr (Blake Grupe Kick)
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CAR 1:24
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:44 · Punt
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NO 2:08
7 plays, 9 yards, 3:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:08 0-23
Blake Grupe 52 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 6:05
2 plays, 7 yards, 0:58 · Fumble
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NO 7:03
9 plays, 48 yards, 5:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:03 0-20
Blake Grupe 44 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 12:10
6 plays, 8 yards, 4:13 · Punt
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NO 1:23
11 plays, 79 yards, 5:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:23 0-17
Foster Moreau 3 Yd pass from Derek Carr (Blake Grupe Kick)
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CAR 7:01
5 plays, 15 yards, 3:03 · Punt
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NO 10:04
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:04 0-10
Blake Grupe 57 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 11:54
1 play, 0 yards, 0:14 · Interception
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NO 12:08
5 plays, 76 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:08 0-7
Rashid Shaheed 59 Yd pass from Derek Carr (Blake Grupe Kick)
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
CAR
NO
11
1st Downs
22
7
Passing 1st downs
7
2
Rushing 1st downs
13
2
1st downs from penalties
2
1-10
3rd down efficiency
7-13
1-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
55
Total Plays
62
193
Total Yards
379
3.5
Yards per Play
6.1
13
Total Drives
11
135
Passing
199
13/31
Comp/Att
19/24
3.9
Yards per pass
8.0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
4-26
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-1
58
Rushing
180
20
Rushing Attempts
37
2.9
Yards per rush
4.9
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-4
6-80
Penalties
10-95
3
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
23:21
Possession
36:39
Injuries
New Orleans Saints
- Kelvin Banks Jr. Injured Reserve
- Justin Reid Questionable
- CJ Donaldson Questionable
- Alvin Kamara Questionable
- Asim Richards Questionable
Carolina Panthers
- Bobby Okereke Questionable
- Brady Christensen Injured Reserve
- Jonathon Brooks Injured Reserve
- Torricelli Simpkins III Questionable
- Damien Lewis Questionable
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