National Football League

FINAL
Carolina Panthers 17
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New Orleans Saints 20
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CAR737017
NO0731020
Caesars Superdome · 70,070 att.

Match Report

Shough's clutch drive and Smyth's kick lift the Saints past the Panthers, 20-17

— A rookie quarterback who made his first start in midseason and a kicker from Northern Ireland who made his NFL debut three games ago stunted the Carolina Panther's playoff push.

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Team Stats

CAR NO
15
1st Downs
27
7
Passing 1st downs
14
7
Rushing 1st downs
7
1
1st downs from penalties
6
7-14
3rd down efficiency
6-11
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
56
Total Plays
63
281
Total Yards
337
5.0
Yards per Play
5.3
8
Total Drives
8
154
Passing
256
15/24
Comp/Att
24/33
6.2
Yards per pass
6.7
0
Interceptions thrown
0
1-9
Sacks-Yards Lost
5-16
127
Rushing
81
31
Rushing Attempts
25
4.1
Yards per rush
3.2
1-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
11-103
Penalties
9-78
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:16
Possession
31:44

Top Performers

CAR

  • Bryce Young C/ATT 15/24 · YDS 163 · AVG 6.8
  • Sam Martin NO 3 · YDS 142 · AVG 47.3
  • Ryan Fitzgerald FG 1/1 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 40
  • Jalen Coker REC 4 · YDS 60 · AVG 15.0

NO

  • Tyler Shough C/ATT 24/32 · YDS 272 · AVG 8.5
  • Kai Kroeger NO 2 · YDS 95 · AVG 47.5
  • Charlie Smyth FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 47
  • Chris Olave REC 6 · YDS 85 · AVG 14.2

Injuries

New Orleans Saints

  • Cesar Ruiz Questionable
  • Nathan Shepherd Questionable
  • Justin Reid Questionable
  • CJ Donaldson Questionable
  • Jordyn Tyson Injured Reserve

Carolina Panthers

  • Corey Bullock Questionable
  • Will Lee III Questionable
  • Akayleb Evans Injured Reserve
  • Bobby Brown III Out
  • Haynes King Out

Play by Play

  1. Field Goal 0:02 17-20

    Charlie Smyth 47 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  2. Touchdown 2:29 17-17

    Chris Olave 12 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Charlie Smyth Kick)

    Q4
  3. Field Goal 1:56 17-10

    Charlie Smyth 42 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  4. Touchdown 9:54 17-7

    Jalen Coker 32 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q3
  5. Field Goal 0:21 10-7

    Ryan Fitzgerald 40 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  6. Touchdown 3:32 7-7

    Devin Neal 4 Yd Rush (Charlie Smyth Kick)

    Q2
  7. Touchdown 6:39 7-0

    Rico Dowdle 4 Yd Rush (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q1
  1. CAR

    1 play, -11 yards, 0:02 · Fumble

    Q4
  2. NO 0:02

    8 plays, 62 yards, 0:55 · Field Goal

    Q4
  3. Field Goal 0:02 17-20

    Charlie Smyth 47 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  4. CAR 0:57

    6 plays, 14 yards, 1:32 · Punt

    Q4
  5. NO 2:29

    7 plays, 78 yards, 2:08 · Touchdown

    Q4
  6. Touchdown 2:29 17-17

    Chris Olave 12 Yd pass from Tyler Shough (Charlie Smyth Kick)

    Q4
  7. CAR 4:37

    3 plays, 9 yards, 2:16 · Punt

    Q4
  8. NO 6:53

    9 plays, 42 yards, 4:03 · Downs

    Q4
  9. CAR 10:56

    11 plays, 32 yards, 6:00 · Downs

    Q4
  10. NO 1:56

    14 plays, 48 yards, 7:58 · Field Goal

    Q3
  11. Field Goal 1:56 17-10

    Charlie Smyth 42 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  12. CAR 9:54

    8 plays, 70 yards, 5:06 · Touchdown

    Q3
  13. Touchdown 9:54 17-7

    Jalen Coker 32 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q3
  14. NO

    1 play, -1 yard, 0:21 · End of Half

    Q2
  15. CAR 0:21

    9 plays, 51 yards, 3:11 · Field Goal

    Q2
  16. Field Goal 0:21 10-7

    Ryan Fitzgerald 40 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  17. NO 3:32

    17 plays, 95 yards, 11:22 · Touchdown

    Q2
  18. Touchdown 3:32 7-7

    Devin Neal 4 Yd Rush (Charlie Smyth Kick)

    Q2
  19. CAR 14:54

    6 plays, 27 yards, 2:51 · Punt

    Q2
  20. NO 2:45

    6 plays, 17 yards, 3:54 · Punt

    Q1
  21. CAR 6:39

    13 plays, 74 yards, 7:18 · Touchdown

    Q1
  22. Touchdown 6:39 7-0

    Rico Dowdle 4 Yd Rush (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q1
  23. NO 13:57

    3 plays, 4 yards, 1:03 · Punt

    Q1

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