Brees, defensive stand, help Saints survive Panthers, 31-26
NEW ORLEANS -- Drew Brees passed for 376 yards and two touchdowns, and the New Orleans Saints held off Carolina's late comeback bid to seal a 31-26 victory in their NFC wild-card game on Sunday.
After an incompletion in the end zone on third down, Vonn Bell sacked Newton on a safety blitz, ensuring the Saints (12-5) swept all three meetings with Carolina (11-6) this season, in addition to winning their first playoff game in four seasons.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Derick Bowers
- Terry Brown
- Dino Paganelli
- Tim Podraza
- Tony Corrente
- Steve Zimmer
- Bryan Neale
2024 NFC South Standings
Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlanta | 6 | 5 | 0 | .545 | 244 | 274 |
Tampa Bay | 4 | 6 | 0 | .400 | 279 | 266 |
New Orleans | 4 | 7 | 0 | .364 | 262 | 260 |
Carolina | 3 | 7 | 0 | .300 | 167 | 310 |