The latest completed Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints matchup was on December 14, 2025. New Orleans defeated Carolina 20–17 at Caesars Superdome. Bryce Young passed for 163 yards and one touchdown, while Tyler Shough threw for 272 yards and one touchdown. Chris Olave led the Saints with 85 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Key Takeaways
- The Saints won the latest meeting 20–17 on December 14, 2025.
- Tyler Shough completed 24 of 32 passes for 272 yards and one touchdown.
- Bryce Young completed 15 of 24 passes for 163 yards and one touchdown.
- Jalen Coker led Carolina with 60 receiving yards and a touchdown.
- Chris Olave led New Orleans with 85 receiving yards and a touchdown.
- Carolina and New Orleans are scheduled to meet twice during the 2026 regular season.
Latest Panthers vs Saints Match Result
The latest completed game between the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints took place on December 14, 2025, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
The Saints won 20–17 after Carolina led 17–7 early in the third quarter. New Orleans scored the final 13 points of the game, including Chris Olave’s fourth-quarter touchdown and Charlie Smyth’s 47-yard field goal with two seconds remaining.
The final team statistics show why the game stayed close. Carolina gained 281 total yards, while New Orleans produced 337. The Panthers ran for 127 yards, but the Saints had a significant advantage through the air with 256 net passing yards.
Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints Match Player Stats
Here is the main player-stat breakdown from the latest completed matchup.
Panthers Passing Stats
| Player | C/ATT | Pass Yards | TD | INT | Sacks | Rating |
| Bryce Young | 15/24 | 163 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 96.4 |
Bryce Young completed 15 of 24 attempts for 163 yards. His longest completion went for 34 yards, and he finished without an interception.
Young also contributed 49 rushing yards on seven attempts. That made him the Panthers’ second-leading rusher in the game, matching Rico Dowdle’s 49 rushing yards.
Saints Passing Stats
| Player | C/ATT | Pass Yards | TD | INT | Sacks | Rating |
| Tyler Shough | 24/32 | 272 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 110.4 |
| Spencer Rattler | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.6 |
Tyler Shough produced the bigger passing performance. He completed 24 of 32 attempts for 272 yards and one touchdown.
Shough’s passing helped New Orleans finish with 337 total yards despite producing only 81 rushing yards. The Saints also avoided interceptions during the game.
Panthers Rushing Stats
Rico Dowdle was Carolina’s leading running back in the matchup.
| Player | Attempts | Yards | Average | Long | TD |
| Rico Dowdle | 16 | 49 | 3.1 | 8 | 1 |
| Bryce Young | 7 | 49 | 7.0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | 8 | 29 | 3.6 | 10 | 0 |
Dowdle scored Carolina’s first touchdown on a four-yard rushing play. Carolina finished with 127 rushing yards on 31 attempts.
Young’s 49 rushing yards were notable because he matched Dowdle’s total despite carrying the ball seven fewer times.
Saints Rushing Stats
The Saints spread their rushing workload across several players.
| Player | Attempts | Yards | Average | Long | TD |
| Tyler Shough | 8 | 32 | 4.0 | 13 | 0 |
| Devin Neal | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 15 | 1 |
| Evan Hull | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 |
| Audric Estime | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 5 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 |
Devin Neal scored the Saints’ rushing touchdown on a four-yard run in the second quarter.
New Orleans finished with 81 rushing yards on 25 attempts, averaging 3.2 yards per carry.
Panthers Receiving Stats
Jalen Coker was Carolina’s leading receiver.
| Player | Targets | Receptions | Yards | Average | Long | TD |
| Jalen Coker | 4 | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 32 | 1 |
| Xavier Legette | 3 | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 34 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | 4 | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 21 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | 4 | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 |
| Ja’Tavion Sanders | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 6 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 |
Coker’s biggest play was a 32-yard touchdown reception from Young in the third quarter. Xavier Legette had the longest Panthers reception at 34 yards.
Saints Receiving Stats
Chris Olave was the Saints’ leading receiver.
| Player | Targets | Receptions | Yards | Average | Long | TD |
| Chris Olave | 9 | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 18 | 1 |
| Devaughn Vele | 6 | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 17 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | 4 | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 12 | 0 |
| Audric Estime | 3 | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kevin Austin Jr. | 5 | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jack Stoll | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 |
| Devin Neal | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 |
Olave caught six passes for 85 yards and scored the Saints’ fourth-quarter touchdown. His 12-yard touchdown reception tied the game at 17 before Smyth’s late field goal.
Defensive Player Stats
The Panthers recorded five sacks, with D.J. Wonnum producing two sacks for six yards. Christian Rozeboom and Tershawn Gipson each recorded one sack, while Bobby Brown III was credited with half a sack.
New Orleans recorded one sack. Chase Young produced that sack for nine yards.
Carolina’s defense also recorded one interception, but the final individual passing statistics show no quarterback interception because the turnover came on a fumble rather than a pass.
The Panthers recorded 65 combined tackles compared with 55 for the Saints. Nick Scott led Carolina with 10 combined tackles, while Chase Young, Jordan Sanker, and John Bullard were among New Orleans’ defensive leaders.
Team Stats and Game Comparison
The game was relatively balanced on the scoreboard, but New Orleans had more offensive production.
| Team Stat | Panthers | Saints |
| Total yards | 281 | 337 |
| Passing yards, net | 154 | 256 |
| Rushing yards | 127 | 81 |
| First downs | 15 | 27 |
| Third down | 7/14 | 6/11 |
| Fourth down | 2/3 | 1/2 |
| Total plays | 56 | 63 |
| Time of possession | 28:16 | 31:44 |
| Penalties | 11–103 | 9–78 |
| Turnovers lost | 1 | 0 |
The biggest statistical difference was passing production. New Orleans gained 256 net passing yards compared with Carolina’s 154.
The Saints also recorded 27 first downs, 12 more than Carolina. That helped New Orleans control the ball for 31 minutes and 44 seconds.
What Happened in the First 2025 Panthers-Saints Meeting?
The December matchup was not the only Panthers-Saints game in 2025.
The teams first met on November 9 at Bank of America Stadium. New Orleans won that game 17–7.
Tyler Shough again led the Saints at quarterback, completing 19 of 27 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns. Chris Olave caught five passes for 104 yards and one touchdown, while Juwan Johnson added four catches for 92 yards and a touchdown.
For Carolina, Bryce Young completed 17 of 25 passes for 124 yards with one interception. Rico Dowdle rushed 18 times for 53 yards and a touchdown, while Tetairoa McMillan caught five passes for 60 yards.
Those two games gave New Orleans a 2–0 record against Carolina during the 2025 regular season.
When Do the Panthers Play the Saints in 2026?
The Panthers and Saints are scheduled to meet twice during the 2026 NFL regular season.
The first game is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The Panthers are the visiting team, and the game is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
The second meeting is scheduled for Sunday, December 13, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. That game is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS.
Because today’s date is October 2, 2026, neither 2026 Panthers-Saints game has been played yet. Therefore, there are no legitimate 2026 matchup player statistics to report at this point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who led the Panthers in passing against the Saints?
Bryce Young led Carolina in passing during the latest completed meeting on December 14, 2025. He completed 15 of 24 passes for 163 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions.
Who led the Saints in passing?
Tyler Shough led New Orleans with 272 passing yards. He completed 24 of 32 attempts and threw one touchdown without an interception.
Who led the Panthers in rushing?
Rico Dowdle led Carolina with 49 rushing yards on 16 attempts and scored one touchdown. Bryce Young also rushed for 49 yards, but he did so on seven attempts.
Who led the Saints in receiving?
Chris Olave led the Saints with six receptions for 85 yards and one touchdown. Devaughn Vele was second in receiving yardage with 69 yards on five catches.
When is the next Panthers vs Saints game?
The next scheduled meeting is November 15, 2026, when Carolina visits New Orleans in Week 10. The teams are also scheduled to meet in Carolina on December 13, 2026.
Conclusion
The latest completed Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints matchup ended with a 20–17 Saints victory on December 14, 2025.
Tyler Shough led New Orleans through the air with 272 yards, while Bryce Young finished with 163 passing yards for Carolina. Jalen Coker and Chris Olave each caught a touchdown, and the Saints’ late fourth-quarter scoring produced the final three-point margin.
For readers looking ahead, the 2026 schedule contains two more NFC South meetings: Panthers at Saints on November 15 and Saints at Panthers on December 13. The actual player statistics for those games will only be available after each matchup is played.
