New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers
12-2, 7-1 Away
12
12-2, 7-1 Away
6-8, 5-2 Home
9
6-8, 5-2 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
346
Total Yards
247
2
Turnovers
2
21
1st Downs
13
9-80
Penalties
4-48
4/13
3rd Down
7/15
1/1
4th Down
1/2
1/3
Red Zone
0/1
35:09
Possession
24:51
Game Information
Charlotte, NC
Line Judge:Tim Podraza
Field Judge:Keith Washington
Referee:Tony Corrente
Back Judge:Todd Prukop
Down Judge:Patrick Turner
Side Judge:Aaron Santi
Umpire:Alan Eck
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 21 | 13 |
| Passing 1st downs | 8 | 7 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 11 | 5 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 2 | 1 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-13 | 7-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Plays | 69 | 57 |
| Total Yards | 346 | 247 |
| Total Drives | 11 | 10 |
| Yards per Play | 5.0 | 4.3 |
| Passing | 191 | 149 |
| Comp/Att | 23/35 | 17/30 |
| Yards per pass | 5.2 | 4.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 2-12 | 4-32 |
| Rushing | 155 | 98 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 23 |
| Yards per rush | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Penalties | 9-80 | 4-48 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 35:09 | 24:51 |
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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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