New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers
3-1, 2-1 Away
18
3-1, 2-1 Away
2-2, 1-1 Home
21
2-2, 1-1 Home
Game Leaders
349
D. BreesQB
28/38, 1 TD
349
169
J. DelhommeQB
19/29, 2 TD
169
39
D. McAllisterRB
11 CAR, 1 TD
39
105
D. FosterRB
16 CAR, 1 TD
105
132
M. ColstonWR
5 REC, 1 TD
132
87
S. Smith Sr.WR
10 REC, 1 TD
87
1
S. ShanleLB
1
1
J. PeppersDE
1
12
F. ThomasCB
12 SOLO
12
11
R. MarshallCB
11 SOLO
11
Team Stats
407
Total Yards
324
1
Turnovers
0
22
1st Downs
20
5-38
Penalties
7-48
4/11
3rd Down
4/10
0/0
4th Down
0/0
1/2
Red Zone
2/2
29:39
Possession
30:21
Game Information
Charlotte, NC
Referee:Walt Coleman
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 22 | 20 |
| Passing 1st downs | 15 | 10 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 4 | 9 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 3 | 1 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-11 | 4-10 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 62 | 59 |
| Total Yards | 407 | 324 |
| Total Drives | 10 | 11 |
| Yards per Play | 6.6 | 5.5 |
| Passing | 344 | 157 |
| Comp/Att | 28/38 | 19/29 |
| Yards per pass | 8.8 | 5.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 1-5 | 1-12 |
| Rushing | 63 | 167 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 29 |
| Yards per rush | 2.7 | 5.8 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| Penalties | 5-38 | 7-48 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 29:39 | 30:21 |
2025 Standings
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 306 | 383 |
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