New Orleans Saints @ Carolina Panthers
13-3, 7-1 Away
42
13-3, 7-1 Away
5-11, 2-6 Home
10
5-11, 2-6 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
379
Total Yards
329
0
Turnovers
3
25
1st Downs
16
3-44
Penalties
5-54
4/11
3rd Down
5/16
0/0
4th Down
1/2
3/3
Red Zone
1/3
35:40
Possession
24:20
Game Information
Charlotte, NC
Referee:Ronald Torbert
Side Judge:Scott Edwards
Line Judge:Mark Steinkerchner
Down Judge:Sarah Thomas
Field Judge:Ryan Dickson
Back Judge:Tony Josselyn
Umpire:Terry Killens Jr.
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 25 | 16 |
| Passing 1st downs | 16 | 13 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 6 | 2 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 3 | 1 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-11 | 5-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Plays | 67 | 69 |
| Total Yards | 379 | 329 |
| Total Drives | 13 | 13 |
| Yards per Play | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| Passing | 264 | 288 |
| Comp/Att | 20/31 | 26/49 |
| Yards per pass | 8.3 | 5.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 1-3 | 2-11 |
| Rushing | 115 | 41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 18 |
| Yards per rush | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 3-3 | 1-3 |
| Penalties | 3-44 | 5-54 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 35:40 | 24:20 |
2025 Standings
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 7 | 0 | .533 | 287 | 337 |
| Tampa Bay | 7 | 8 | 0 | .467 | 347 | 377 |
| Atlanta | 6 | 9 | 0 | .400 | 307 | 360 |
| New Orleans | 5 | 10 | 0 | .333 | 255 | 338 |
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