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Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints

Week 14Final

Carolina Panthers 6, New Orleans Saints 28, Final

Derek Carr overcomes recent injuries and rough start, leads Saints past Panthers 28-6

At Caesars Superdome

Score by quarter
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 28-6 in Week 14 on December 10, 2023 at Caesars Superdome. Derek Carr threw for 119 yards for the New Orleans Saints; Bryce Young threw for 137 for the Carolina Panthers.

How it happened

  1. HalftimeHalftime: New Orleans led Carolina 14-3. The Saints were more efficient, averaging -0.32 EPA per play with a 57% success rate.
  2. Q2 0:20Derrick Brown intercepts Derek Carr for Carolina, and the Panthers’ chances rise from 9.8% to 13.6%. New Orleans leads 14-3 with 20 seconds left in the half.NO 86.4% · CAR 13.6%
  3. Q2 4:37D'Marco Jackson returns Johnny Hekker's fumble 8 yards for a touchdown, putting New Orleans ahead 14-3. The Saints' win chances rise from 79.2% to 88.7%.NO 88.7% · CAR 11.3%
  4. Q2 9:16Eddy Pineiro drills a 47-yard field goal, cutting Carolina’s deficit to 7-3. The Panthers’ chances rise from 19% to 21% after a 12-play, 46-yard drive in 5:39.NO 79% · CAR 21%
  5. Q2 14:55Alvin Kamara scores from 9 yards out to put New Orleans ahead 7-0. The Saints’ chances rise from 79.5% to 83.6% after a 6-play, 29-yard drive in 3:12.NO 83.6% · CAR 16.4%
  6. Q1The first quarter ends scoreless, with New Orleans more efficient: the Saints posted -0.55 EPA per play and a 46% success rate, compared with Carolina’s -1.04 and 43%.

Play by play

Drive chart

Showing: New Orleans Saints, Q4 1:08 · End of game

NOCARJ.Winston kneels to NO 34 for -1 yards.J.Winston kneels to NO 33 for -1 yards.
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. Carolina Panthers: Punt3 plays · 3 yds · 0:46 · Started Q1 14:57 at CAR 15Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 15:00Took overB.Grupe kicks 63 yards from NO 35 to CAR 2. R.Blackshear to CAR 15 for 13 yards (J.Gray).
    2. Q1 14:571st & 10 at CAR 15(Shotgun) C.Hubbard left guard to CAR 18 for 3 yards (C.Granderson, K.Saunders). CAR-J.McCray was injured during the play.3 yds+3.95 EPA
    3. Q1 14:202nd & 7 at NO 11(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete deep left to J.Mingo.−2.12 EPA
    4. Q1 14:163rd & 7 at NO 36(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete deep left to S.Sullivan.−4.72 EPA
  2. New Orleans Saints: Missed field goal10 plays · 45 yds · 4:54 · Started Q1 14:01 at NO 44Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 14:11Took overJ.Hekker punts 49 yards to NO 33, Center-J.Jansen. L.Bowden to NO 44 for 11 yards (A.Barno).
    2. Q1 14:011st & 10 at NO 44A.Kamara right tackle to CAR 48 for 8 yards (S.Tuttle; J.Chinn).8 yds+0.67 EPA
    3. Q1 13:212nd & 2 at CAR 48(Shotgun) D.Carr pass short left to J.Johnson to CAR 45 for 3 yards (X.Woods).3 yds−0.10 EPA
    4. Q1 12:591st & 10 at CAR 45D.Carr pass short right to F.Moreau to CAR 44 for 1 yard (X.Woods).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    5. Q1 12:222nd & 9 at CAR 44A.Kamara left guard to CAR 36 for 8 yards (J.Horn).8 yds+0.92 EPA
    6. Q1 11:443rd & 1 at CAR 36(Shotgun) D.Carr pass short right to C.Olave pushed ob at CAR 28 for 8 yards (X.Woods).8 yds+0.81 EPA
    7. Q1 11:151st & 10 at CAR 28J.Williams right tackle to CAR 22 for 6 yards (Der.Brown).6 yds+0.28 EPA
    8. Q1 10:352nd & 4 at CAR 22J.Williams right tackle to CAR 11 for 11 yards (V.Bell, J.Chinn).11 yds+0.52 EPA
    9. Q1 9:561st & 10 at CAR 11L.Young reported in as eligible. J.Williams right tackle to CAR 11 for no gain (J.Horn, N.Thurman).−2.98 EPA
    10. Q1 9:172nd & 10 at NO 49(Shotgun) D.Carr pass incomplete short right [F.Luvu].−2.69 EPA
    11. Q1 9:133rd & 10 at NO 12(Shotgun) D.Carr pass incomplete short right [Y.Gross-Matos].−0.20 EPA
  3. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs4 plays · 29 yds · 2:34 · Started Q1 9:04 at CAR 20Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 9:07Took overB.Grupe 29 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-L.Hedley.
    2. Q1 9:041st & 10 at CAR 20C.Hubbard right guard to CAR 21 for 1 yard (K.Saunders). INJURY UPDATE: CAR 67-J.McCray, calf, QUESTIONABLE to return.1 yd−0.43 EPA
    3. Q1 8:242nd & 9 at CAR 21C.Hubbard right tackle to CAR 29 for 8 yards (N.Shepherd).8 yds+0.71 EPA
    4. Q1 7:573rd & 1 at CAR 29(Shotgun) C.Hubbard right guard to CAR 31 for 2 yards (C.Jordan).2 yds+0.26 EPA
    5. Q1 7:141st & 10 at CAR 31(Shotgun) B.Young pass short left to D.Chark to CAR 49 for 18 yards (J.Howden).18 yds−4.95 EPA
  4. New Orleans Saints: Punt3 plays · -3 yds · 1:27 · Started Q1 6:22 at CAR 36Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 6:30Took overB.Young sacked at CAR 37 for -12 yards (J.Howden). FUMBLES (J.Howden) [D.Davis], RECOVERED by NO-P.Werner at CAR 37. P.Werner to CAR 36 for 1 yard.
    2. Q1 6:221st & 10 at CAR 36A.Kamara left tackle to CAR 34 for 2 yards (Der.Brown).2 yds−0.23 EPA
    3. Q1 5:422nd & 8 at CAR 34(Shotgun) L.Young reported in as eligible. D.Carr pass short right to A.Kamara to CAR 29 for 5 yards (T.Hill).5 yds+0.26 EPA
    4. Q1 5:003rd & 3 at CAR 29(Shotgun) D.Carr pass incomplete short right [Der.Brown]. PENALTY on NO-D.Carr, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced at CAR 29.-10 yds−3.95 EPA
  5. Carolina Panthers: Punt3 plays · 7 yds · 1:29 · Started Q1 4:45 at CAR 12Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 4:55Took overL.Hedley punts 27 yards to CAR 12, Center-Z.Wood, downed by NO-A.Prentice.
    2. Q1 4:451st & 10 at CAR 12M.Sanders left guard to CAR 15 for 3 yards (T.Mathieu, I.Yiadom).3 yds−0.16 EPA
    3. Q1 4:002nd & 7 at CAR 15(Shotgun) R.Blackshear left tackle to CAR 19 for 4 yards (T.Mathieu).4 yds+1.33 EPA
    4. Q1 3:223rd & 3 at CAR 43(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete deep right to A.Thielen (I.Yiadom).−4.51 EPA
  6. New Orleans Saints: Touchdown6 plays · 29 yds · 3:12 · Started Q1 3:07 at CAR 44Score after the drive: 0–7
    1. Q1 3:16Took overJ.Hekker punts 37 yards to NO 44, Center-J.Jansen. L.Bowden to CAR 44 for 12 yards (J.Jansen; A.Cook).
    2. Q1 3:071st & 10 at CAR 44D.Carr pass short left to C.Olave to CAR 37 for 7 yards (V.Bell).7 yds+0.59 EPA
    3. Q1 2:352nd & 3 at CAR 37A.Kamara right tackle to CAR 30 for 7 yards (M.Haynes).7 yds+0.55 EPA
    4. Q1 1:581st & 10 at CAR 30A.Kamara right guard to CAR 23 for 7 yards (V.Bell; J.Chinn).7 yds+0.48 EPA
    5. Q1 1:252nd & 3 at CAR 23J.Williams right end to CAR 11 for 12 yards (X.Woods, V.Bell).12 yds+0.43 EPA
    6. Q1 0:401st & 10 at CAR 11A.Kamara right tackle to CAR 9 for 2 yards (Der.Brown).2 yds−0.29 EPA
    7. Q2 14:552nd & 8 at CAR 9A.Kamara left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-L.Hedley.CAR 0, NO 7+2.36 EPA
  7. Carolina Panthers: Field goal12 plays · 46 yds · 5:39 · Started Q2 14:55 at CAR 25Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q2 14:55Took overB.Grupe kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 14:551st & 10 at CAR 25C.Hubbard left guard to CAR 26 for 1 yard (C.Jordan, T.Mathieu).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    3. Q2 14:122nd & 9 at CAR 26C.Hubbard right tackle to CAR 36 for 10 yards (J.Howden).10 yds+1.06 EPA
    4. Q2 13:341st & 10 at CAR 36C.Hubbard left tackle to CAR 43 for 7 yards (N.Shepherd; J.Howden). CAR-C.Hubbard was injured during the play. His return is Probable.7 yds+0.49 EPA
    5. Q2 13:022nd & 3 at CAR 43M.Sanders left tackle to CAR 45 for 2 yards (P.Werner).2 yds−0.15 EPA
    6. Q2 12:263rd & 1 at CAR 45(Shotgun) C.Hubbard right guard to CAR 47 for 2 yards (K.Saunders; N.Shepherd).2 yds−0.41 EPA
    7. Q2 11:431st & 10 at CAR 35(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete short right to S.Sullivan (A.Taylor).+0.12 EPA
    8. Q2 11:402nd & 10 at CAR 47M.Sanders left guard to CAR 48 for 1 yard (J.Howden; A.Taylor).1 yd−0.55 EPA
    9. Q2 10:563rd & 9 at CAR 48(Shotgun) B.Young scrambles left end ran ob at NO 31 for 21 yards (T.Mathieu).21 yds−0.12 EPA
    10. Q2 10:121st & 10 at CAR 25(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete short middle to A.Thielen (D.Davis).+2.21 EPA
    11. Q2 10:082nd & 10 at NO 31C.Hubbard right tackle to NO 29 for 2 yards (T.Kpassagnon).2 yds−2.79 EPA
    12. Q2 9:273rd & 8 at CAR 34(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete deep middle to D.Chark (I.Yiadom) [B.Bresee].+2.35 EPA
    13. Q2 9:164th & 8 at NO 29E.Pineiro 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Jansen, Holder-J.Hekker.CAR 3, NO 7+0.05 EPA
  8. New Orleans Saints: Punt6 plays · 16 yds · 3:02 · Started Q2 9:16 at NO 25Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q2 9:16Took overE.Pineiro kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 9:161st & 10 at NO 25L.Young reported in as eligible. D.Carr pass short middle to F.Moreau to NO 32 for 7 yards (J.Horn).7 yds+0.46 EPA
    3. Q2 8:382nd & 3 at NO 32A.Kamara right guard to NO 34 for 2 yards (Der.Brown).2 yds−0.11 EPA
    4. Q2 8:043rd & 1 at NO 34J.Williams left guard to NO 36 for 2 yards (Der.Brown).2 yds+0.28 EPA
    5. Q2 7:281st & 10 at NO 36(Shotgun) D.Carr pass short right to L.Bowden to NO 43 for 7 yards (J.Horn).7 yds+0.49 EPA
    6. Q2 6:522nd & 3 at NO 43J.Williams right guard to NO 41 for -2 yards (S.Tuttle, X.Woods).-2 yds−1.89 EPA
    7. Q2 6:183rd & 5 at NO 26(Shotgun) D.Carr pass incomplete short right to J.Williams [F.Luvu].−1.22 EPA
  9. Carolina Panthers: Fumble3 plays · 8 yds · 1:29 · Started Q2 6:06 at CAR 18Score after the drive: 3–7
    1. Q2 6:14Took overL.Hedley punts 42 yards to CAR 17, Center-Z.Wood. I.Smith-Marsette to CAR 18 for 1 yard (L.Johnson).
    2. Q2 6:061st & 10 at CAR 18C.Hubbard right tackle to CAR 26 for 8 yards (D.Davis; A.Taylor).8 yds+0.68 EPA
    3. Q2 5:272nd & 2 at CAR 26C.Hubbard right guard to CAR 26 for no gain (D.Davis).−0.16 EPA
    4. Q2 4:473rd & 2 at CAR 35(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete short middle to J.Mingo (I.Yiadom).−8.34 EPA
  10. New Orleans Saints: Touchdown0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 4:37 at CAR 15Score after the drive: 3–14
    1. Q2 4:37Took over(Punt formation) J.Hekker to CAR 16 for -10 yards (N.Sewell). FUMBLES (N.Sewell), touched at CAR 15, RECOVERED by NO-D.Jackson at CAR 8. D.Jackson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-J.Hekker was injured during the play.B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-L.Hedley.CAR 3, NO 14
  11. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs9 plays · 30 yds · 3:26 · Started Q2 4:37 at CAR 25Score after the drive: 3–14
    1. Q2 4:37Took overB.Grupe kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback. PENALTY on CAR-S.Franklin, Unnecessary Roughness, 12 yards, enforced at CAR 25.
    2. Q2 4:371st & 10 at CAR 13(Shotgun) B.Young scrambles right end ran ob at CAR 24 for 11 yards (C.Granderson).11 yds+0.62 EPA
    3. Q2 3:531st & 10 at CAR 24M.Sanders left guard to CAR 29 for 5 yards (C.Granderson; A.Taylor).5 yds+0.07 EPA
    4. Q2 3:102nd & 5 at CAR 29(Shotgun) C.Hubbard left tackle to CAR 33 for 4 yards (J.Howden).4 yds+0.25 EPA
    5. Q2 2:343rd & 1 at CAR 33(Shotgun) C.Hubbard right tackle to CAR 46 for 13 yards (P.Adebo, D.Davis).13 yds+0.89 EPA
    6. Q2 2:001st & 10 at CAR 46B.Young pass incomplete short middle to T.Tremble [C.Granderson]. PENALTY on NO-B.Bresee, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 46 - No Play.5 yds+0.57 EPA
    7. Q2 1:561st & 5 at NO 49(Shotgun) B.Young pass short middle to A.Thielen to NO 45 for 4 yards (A.Taylor).4 yds+0.18 EPA
    8. Q2 1:292nd & 1 at NO 45(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete short left to C.Hubbard [B.Bresee]. PENALTY on CAR-I.Smith-Marsette, Offensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at NO 45 - No Play.-5 yds−1.08 EPA
    9. Q2 1:252nd & 6 at 50(Shotgun) C.Hubbard left end to CAR 48 for -2 yards (Z.Baun).-2 yds−0.96 EPA
    10. Q2 1:183rd & 8 at CAR 48(Shotgun) B.Young pass short left to C.Hubbard to NO 46 for 6 yards (J.Howden).6 yds−3.02 EPA
  12. New Orleans Saints: Interception3 plays · 4 yds · 0:45 · Started Q2 1:05 at NO 45Score after the drive: 3–14
    1. Q2 1:11Took over(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete deep right to D.Chark (A.Taylor).
    2. Q2 1:051st & 10 at NO 46(Shotgun) D.Carr pass short right to J.Johnson ran ob at CAR 47 for 7 yards (V.Bell).7 yds+0.38 EPA
    3. Q2 1:002nd & 3 at CAR 47(Shotgun) D.Carr pass short left to C.Olave to CAR 41 for 6 yards (F.Luvu).6 yds+0.08 EPA
    4. Q2 0:431st & 10 at CAR 41(No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Carr pass short left to A.Kamara to NO 49 for -10 yards (B.Burns).-10 yds−4.42 EPA
  13. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs3 plays · 0 yds · 0:15 · Started Q2 0:18 at NO 45Score after the drive: 3–14
    1. Q2 0:20Took over(No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Carr pass short middle intended for A.Kamara INTERCEPTED by Der.Brown at NO 47. Der.Brown to NO 45 for 2 yards (E.McCoy).
    2. Q2 0:181st & 10 at NO 45(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete deep right to J.Mingo.−0.59 EPA
    3. Q2 0:122nd & 10 at NO 45(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete deep right to J.Mingo.−1.58 EPA
    4. Q2 0:063rd & 10 at CAR 35(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete short left to S.Sullivan.+0.15 EPA
  14. New Orleans Saints: Punt7 plays · -1 yds · 3:41 · Started Q3 15:00 at NO 45Score after the drive: 3–14
    1. Q2 0:03Took over(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete deep left.
    2. Q3 15:00E.Pineiro kicks 59 yards from CAR 35 to NO 6. L.Bowden to NO 34 for 28 yards (K.Grugier-Hill; T.Davis).
    3. Q3 14:551st & 10 at NO 34A.Kamara right tackle to NO 38 for 4 yards (L.Ray).4 yds0.00 EPA
    4. Q3 14:212nd & 6 at NO 38J.Williams left tackle to NO 42 for 4 yards (Der.Brown; F.Luvu).4 yds+0.08 EPA
    5. Q3 13:453rd & 2 at NO 42(Shotgun) J.Williams right end to NO 43 for 1 yard (J.Horn).1 yd+0.07 EPA
    6. Q3 12:574th & 1 at NO 43(Run formation) PENALTY on CAR-S.Tuttle, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced at NO 43 - No Play.5 yds+0.62 EPA
    7. Q3 12:461st & 10 at NO 48(Shotgun) D.Carr pass short left to L.Bowden to 50 for 2 yards (T.Hill, D.Jackson).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    8. Q3 12:082nd & 8 at 50(Shotgun) D.Carr pass short right to A.Kamara to NO 44 for -6 yards (D.Jones).-6 yds−1.16 EPA
    9. Q3 11:263rd & 14 at NO 46(Shotgun) D.Carr pass incomplete deep right to C.Olave (J.Horn).−1.54 EPA
  15. Carolina Panthers: Field goal12 plays · 75 yds · 6:16 · Started Q3 11:13 at CAR 14Score after the drive: 6–14
    1. Q3 11:19Took overL.Hedley punts 42 yards to CAR 14, Center-Z.Wood, fair catch by I.Smith-Marsette. INJURY UPDATE: CAR 80-I.Thomas, ankle, QUESTIONABLE to return.
    2. Q3 11:131st & 10 at CAR 14(Shotgun) C.Hubbard right tackle to CAR 14 for no gain (J.Howden).−0.54 EPA
    3. Q3 10:382nd & 10 at CAR 14B.Young pass short left to T.Tremble pushed ob at CAR 16 for 2 yards (D.Davis).2 yds−0.41 EPA
    4. Q3 10:013rd & 8 at CAR 16(Shotgun) B.Young scrambles right end to CAR 24 for 8 yards (J.Howden).8 yds+1.51 EPA
    5. Q3 9:171st & 10 at CAR 24(Shotgun) C.Hubbard left guard to CAR 28 for 4 yards (C.Granderson).4 yds+4.27 EPA
    6. Q3 8:312nd & Goal at NO 2(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete short middle to J.Mingo.−5.01 EPA
    7. Q3 8:273rd & 6 at CAR 28(Shotgun) B.Young pass deep right to A.Thielen ran ob at CAR 47 for 19 yards.19 yds+1.99 EPA
    8. Q3 7:501st & 10 at CAR 47(Shotgun) B.Young pass short right to R.Blackshear pushed ob at NO 49 for 4 yards (P.Werner).4 yds−0.06 EPA
    9. Q3 7:162nd & 6 at NO 49M.Sanders right guard pushed ob at NO 1 for 48 yards (P.Adebo).48 yds+4.40 EPA
    10. Q3 6:291st & Goal at NO 1(Shotgun) M.Sanders left guard to NO 2 for -1 yards (J.Abram).-1 yd−0.80 EPA
    11. Q3 5:492nd & Goal at NO 2B.Young sacked at NO 11 for -9 yards (D.Davis).-9 yds−1.91 EPA
    12. Q3 5:053rd & Goal at NO 7(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete short left.−0.30 EPA
    13. Q3 4:574th & Goal at NO 11E.Pineiro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Jansen, Holder-J.Hekker.CAR 6, NO 14−0.72 EPA
  16. New Orleans Saints: Punt3 plays · -1 yds · 1:55 · Started Q3 4:57 at NO 25Score after the drive: 6–14
    1. Q3 4:57Took overE.Pineiro kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 4:571st & 10 at NO 25A.Kamara right tackle to NO 29 for 4 yards (Der.Brown; S.Tuttle).4 yds−0.07 EPA
    3. Q3 4:232nd & 6 at NO 29J.Williams left guard to NO 33 for 4 yards (S.Tuttle).4 yds+0.10 EPA
    4. Q3 3:433rd & 2 at NO 33(Shotgun) D.Carr sacked at NO 24 for -9 yards (F.Luvu).-9 yds−2.63 EPA
  17. Carolina Panthers: Missed field goal7 plays · 47 yds · 4:17 · Started Q3 2:55 at CAR 30Score after the drive: 6–14
    1. Q3 3:02Took overL.Hedley punts 46 yards to CAR 30, Center-Z.Wood. I.Smith-Marsette ran ob at CAR 30 for no gain (J.Gray).
    2. Q3 2:551st & 10 at CAR 30(Shotgun) C.Hubbard right tackle to CAR 34 for 4 yards (N.Shepherd).4 yds0.00 EPA
    3. Q3 2:162nd & 6 at CAR 34I.Smith-Marsette left end to CAR 44 for 10 yards (T.Mathieu).10 yds+0.84 EPA
    4. Q3 1:311st & 10 at CAR 44C.Hubbard left tackle to CAR 49 for 5 yards (T.Kpassagnon, K.Saunders).5 yds+0.08 EPA
    5. Q3 0:522nd & 5 at CAR 49B.Young pass deep left to A.Thielen pushed ob at NO 19 for 32 yards (P.Adebo).32 yds+2.29 EPA
    6. Q3 0:091st & 10 at NO 19C.Hubbard left tackle to NO 18 for 1 yard (D.Davis).1 yd−0.44 EPA
    7. Q4 15:002nd & 9 at NO 18C.Hubbard right tackle to NO 17 for 1 yard (A.Taylor, J.Heflin).1 yd−0.55 EPA
    8. Q4 14:173rd & 8 at NO 17(Shotgun) B.Young sacked at NO 23 for -6 yards (C.Granderson).-6 yds−5.10 EPA
  18. New Orleans Saints: Punt3 plays · 2 yds · 1:12 · Started Q4 13:35 at NO 31Score after the drive: 6–14
    1. Q4 13:38Took overE.Pineiro 41 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-J.Jansen, Holder-J.Hekker.
    2. Q4 13:351st & 10 at NO 31D.Carr pass short right to L.Bowden to NO 31 for no gain (J.Horn).−0.54 EPA
    3. Q4 13:062nd & 10 at NO 31J.Williams right guard to NO 33 for 2 yards (Der.Brown; F.Luvu).2 yds+0.75 EPA
    4. Q4 12:273rd & 8 at CAR 46(Shotgun) D.Carr pass incomplete short middle to A.Kamara (X.Woods).−2.82 EPA
  19. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs7 plays · 40 yds · 4:01 · Started Q4 12:16 at CAR 24Score after the drive: 6–14
    1. Q4 12:23Took overL.Hedley punts 43 yards to CAR 24, Center-Z.Wood, fair catch by I.Smith-Marsette.
    2. Q4 12:161st & 10 at CAR 24M.Sanders left tackle to CAR 30 for 6 yards (K.Saunders). PENALTY on NO-K.Saunders, Tripping, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 30.21 yds+1.17 EPA
    3. Q4 11:501st & 10 at CAR 45M.Sanders left tackle to NO 47 for 8 yards (N.Shepherd).8 yds+0.68 EPA
    4. Q4 11:122nd & 2 at NO 47(Shotgun) M.Sanders right guard to NO 46 for 1 yard (K.Saunders).1 yd−0.36 EPA
    5. Q4 10:293rd & 1 at NO 46M.Sanders left end ran ob at NO 45 for 1 yard (D.Davis).1 yd+0.21 EPA
    6. Q4 9:551st & 10 at NO 45(Shotgun) B.Young pass short right to A.Thielen to NO 40 for 5 yards (A.Taylor). FUMBLES (A.Taylor), recovered by CAR-D.Chark at NO 40.5 yds+0.12 EPA
    7. Q4 9:552nd & 5 at NO 40C.Hubbard up the middle to NO 39 for 1 yard (J.Howden).1 yd−0.46 EPA
    8. Q4 8:583rd & 4 at NO 39(Shotgun) B.Young pass short right to C.Hubbard to NO 36 for 3 yards (Z.Baun).3 yds−4.29 EPA
  20. New Orleans Saints: Touchdown5 plays · 49 yds · 2:13 · Started Q4 8:12 at NO 36Score after the drive: 6–21
    1. Q4 8:15Took over(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete short right to R.Blackshear.
    2. Q4 8:121st & 10 at NO 36D.Carr pass deep right to A.Perry to CAR 20 for 44 yards (V.Bell).44 yds+2.77 EPA
    3. Q4 7:251st & 10 at CAR 20A.Kamara left guard to CAR 19 for 1 yard (L.Ray; Der.Brown).1 yd−3.32 EPA
    4. Q4 6:482nd & 9 at NO 35(Shotgun) D.Carr pass incomplete short left [Y.Gross-Matos].+2.22 EPA
    5. Q4 6:443rd & 9 at CAR 19(Shotgun) D.Carr pass short right to J.Graham to CAR 7 for 12 yards (X.Woods).12 yds+1.99 EPA
    6. Q4 5:591st & Goal at CAR 7L.Young reported in as eligible. D.Carr pass short right to C.Olave for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-L.Hedley.CAR 6, NO 21+1.54 EPA
  21. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs3 plays · 0 yds · 0:21 · Started Q4 5:54 at CAR 24Score after the drive: 6–21
    1. Q4 5:59Took overB.Grupe kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to CAR 0. R.Blackshear to CAR 24 for 24 yards (L.Johnson, D.Jackson).
    2. Q4 5:541st & Goal at NO 4(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete deep right to J.Mingo.−1.29 EPA
    3. Q4 5:502nd & 10 at NO 15(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete deep left.−3.69 EPA
    4. Q4 5:423rd & 10 at CAR 35(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete short left to I.Smith-Marsette.−4.89 EPA
  22. New Orleans Saints: Touchdown4 plays · 9 yds · 0:58 · Started Q4 5:27 at CAR 24Score after the drive: 6–28
    1. Q4 5:33Took over(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete deep right to T.Tremble.
    2. Q4 5:271st & 10 at CAR 24J.Williams left guard to CAR 21 for 3 yards (S.Tuttle).3 yds−0.18 EPA
    3. Q4 5:242nd & 7 at CAR 21(Shotgun) D.Carr pass short right to L.Bowden to CAR 6 for 15 yards (J.Horn).15 yds+1.45 EPA
    4. Q4 4:401st & Goal at CAR 6A.Kamara left guard to CAR 4 for 2 yards (K.Grugier-Hill, Der.Brown).2 yds−0.16 EPA
    5. Q4 4:292nd & Goal at CAR 4D.Carr pass short right to J.Graham for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-Z.Wood, Holder-L.Hedley.CAR 6, NO 28+1.53 EPA
  23. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs11 plays · 40 yds · 3:12 · Started Q4 4:29 at CAR 25Score after the drive: 6–28
    1. Q4 4:29Took overB.Grupe kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 4:291st & 10 at CAR 25(Shotgun) C.Hubbard left guard to CAR 26 for 1 yard (K.Phillips).1 yd−0.05 EPA
    3. Q4 4:002nd & 9 at CAR 33(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete short left to J.Mingo.−1.04 EPA
    4. Q4 4:003rd & 9 at CAR 26(Shotgun) PENALTY on CAR-I.Ekwonu, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 26 - No Play.-5 yds−0.49 EPA
    5. Q4 4:003rd & 14 at CAR 21(Shotgun) B.Young pass short right to J.Mingo to CAR 34 for 13 yards (T.Mathieu).13 yds+1.69 EPA
    6. Q4 3:344th & 1 at CAR 34(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Hubbard left tackle to CAR 45 for 11 yards (L.Johnson).11 yds+1.01 EPA
    7. Q4 3:041st & 10 at CAR 45(No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Young pass short right to J.Mingo pushed ob at NO 46 for 9 yards (P.Adebo).9 yds+2.57 EPA
    8. Q4 2:592nd & 1 at NO 24(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete short right to T.Tremble (T.Mathieu).−2.26 EPA
    9. Q4 2:563rd & 1 at NO 46(Shotgun) B.Young pass short left to A.Thielen to NO 32 for 14 yards (P.Adebo) [B.Bresee].14 yds+1.22 EPA
    10. Q4 2:251st & 10 at NO 32(Shotgun) B.Young pass short left to D.Chark to NO 24 for 8 yards (I.Yiadom).8 yds−0.01 EPA
    11. Q4 2:002nd & 2 at NO 35(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete deep left to S.Sullivan (J.Howden).+0.07 EPA
    12. Q4 1:553rd & 2 at NO 24(Shotgun) B.Young sacked at NO 35 for -11 yards (sack split by D.Davis and N.Shepherd).-11 yds−5.33 EPA
  24. New Orleans Saints: End of game2 plays · -2 yds · 0:31 · Started Q4 1:08 at NO 35Score after the drive: 6–28
    1. Q4 1:17Took over(Shotgun) B.Young pass incomplete deep right [Z.Baun].
    2. Q4 1:081st & 10 at NO 35J.Winston kneels to NO 34 for -1 yards.-1 yd−0.84 EPA
    3. Q4 0:372nd & 11 at NO 34J.Winston kneels to NO 33 for -1 yards.-1 yd−0.58 EPA

Box score

Carolina Panthers: Passing
Bryce YoungQB13/3613700448.0
New Orleans Saints: Passing
Derek CarrQB18/2611921188.5
Carolina Panthers: Rushing
Bryce YoungQB34013.3021
Chuba HubbardRB23873.8013
Miles SandersRB10747.4048
Raheem BlackshearRB144.004
Johnny HekkerP1-11-11.00-11
Ihmir Smith-MarsetteWR11010.0010
New Orleans Saints: Rushing
Alvin KamaraQuestionableRB12564.719
Jamaal WilliamsRB11433.9012
Jameis WinstonQB2-2-1.00-1
Carolina Panthers: Receiving
Chuba HubbardRB22906
Adam ThielenWR5774032
Jonathan MingoWR2922013
Raheem BlackshearRB12404
DJ CharkWR2426018
Tommy TrembleTE13202
Ihmir Smith-MarsetteWR01000
Stephen SullivanTE04000
New Orleans Saints: Receiving
Alvin KamaraQuestionableRB34-1105
Jamaal WilliamsRB01000
Chris OlaveQuestionableWR452818
Lynn Bowden Jr.WR4424015
Juwan JohnsonQuestionableTE231007
Foster MoreauTE22807
Jimmy GrahamTE2216112
A.T. PerryWR1144044
Carolina Panthers: Defense
Derrick BrownDT1050011
Jaycee HornInjured reserveCB760001
Vonn BellS740000
Xavier WoodsQuestionableS650001
Shy TuttleDT530100
Frankie LuvuQuestionableLB421100
Jeremy ChinnS300000
LaBryan RayDE210000
Troy HillCB220000
Kamu Grugier-HillLB210000
Donte JacksonQuestionableCB100000
Brian BurnsInjured reserveLB110100
Deion JonesLB110100
Nick ThurmanDT100000
Marquis Haynes Sr.LB110000
Amare BarnoLB110000
JJ JansenLS100000
Tae DavisLB100000
Alex CookS100000
New Orleans Saints: Defense
Jordan HowdenS1071001
Demario DavisLB951.5101
Nathan ShepherdQuestionableDT740.5000
Alontae TaylorCB630002
Tyrann MathieuS650001
Carl GrandersonOutDE541100
Paulson AdeboInjured reserveCB550000
Khalen SaundersDT520000
Lonnie Johnson Jr.S330000
Pete WernerQuestionableLB220000
Zack BaunOutLB220100
Cameron JordanQuestionableDE220000
Isaac YiadomInactiveCB210003
Tanoh KpassagnonInjured reserveDE220000
J.T. GrayS220000
D'Marco JacksonLB100000
Erik McCoyC110000
Jack HeflinDT100000
Johnathan AbramS110100
Nephi SewellInjured reserveLB110000
Kyle PhillipsDE110000
Carolina Panthers: Kicking
Eddy PineiroQuestionablePK2/3470
New Orleans Saints: Kicking
Blake GrupeInactivePK0/104