Panthers vs Saints Week 18 2022: Final Score 10

Q: Who won the 2022 Panthers vs Saints Week 18 game?

The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 10–7 in Week 18 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on January 8, 2023. See the Panthers' 2022 schedule.

Q: What was the final score of Panthers vs Saints?

The final score was Panthers 10, Saints 7. The Saints led 7–0 at halftime, and the second half went Panthers 10, Saints 0.

Q: What was the game-winning score in Panthers vs Saints?

Eddy Pineiro's 42-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Panthers a 10–7 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Q: Who scored the most fantasy points in Panthers vs Saints?

Chris Olave led the game with 15.0 PPR fantasy points, the WR18 of Week 18, on 5 catches for 60 yards and a touchdown. Alvin Kamara was next with 12.0 (RB20). See Chris Olave's 2022 game log.

Q: Who led Panthers vs Saints in passing, rushing and receiving?

Andy Dalton (NO) led all passers with 15 of 25 for 171 yards and a touchdown. Alvin Kamara (NO) led in rushing with 23 carries for 107 yards. Chris Olave (NO) led in receiving with 5 catches for 60 yards and a touchdown.

Q: Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Panthers vs Saints?

David Johnson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 4.8 PPR points on 3.3 xFP (+1.5). Chuba Hubbard fell furthest short, with 6.9 points on 15.2 xFP (−8.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Q: How did the Panthers come back to beat the Saints?

The Panthers' chances of winning fell as low as 15% in the third quarter. Eddy Pineiro's 42-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Eddy Pineiro's 42-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Q: Which team won the turnover battle in Panthers vs Saints?

The Saints won the turnover battle 2–1: the Panthers gave the ball away 2 times and the Saints 1 time. The Panthers won the game anyway.

Q: What is the all-time Panthers vs Saints record?

The Saints lead the all-time series 34–29 across 63 meetings since 1995, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

Final2022 Week 18

Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LASun, Jan 8, 2023, 1:00 PM ET

Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints, Week 18 2022

Carolina Panthers

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Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Panthers	0	0	7	3	10
Saints	7	0	0	0	7

CAR 10NO 7 Final

Passing leader
Andy Dalton
NO · QB
11.0PPR pts
15/25, 171 YDS, 1 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Chris Olave
NO · WR
15.0PPR pts
5 REC, 60 YDS, 1 TD
Saints leader
Alvin Kamara
NO · RB
12.0PPR pts
23 ATT, 107 YDS, 1 REC, 3 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Tyrann Mathieu
NO
1 INT, 8 TKL

Panthers 10, Saints 7: Carolina rallies from 7 down at halftime

Carolina erased a 7–0 halftime deficit, outscoring New Orleans 10–0 after the break to win 10–7. New Orleans outgained the Panthers 304–203.

The Saints went 4-for-13 on third down and committed one turnover.

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Key advantages

+26% third-down rate CAR 57% · NO 31%
+1:50 time of possession CAR 30:55 · NO 29:05

Game Highlights

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Why the Panthers Won

Carolina won the third-down and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Panthers vs Saints
Panthers	Stat	Saints
57%	Third-down conversion	31%

30:55	Time of possession	29:05

Other team stats
203	Total yards	304

3.5	Yards per play	5.2

58	Plays	58

2	Turnovers	1

Scoring Summary

The Panthers scored one touchdown and one field goal; the Saints scored one touchdown.

Scoring plays, Panthers vs Saints
Time	Team	Play	CAR	NO
1st quarter
11:01	NO	Andy Dalton → Chris Olave, 25-yard TD Takes leadWil Lutz XP	0	7
2nd quarter
No scoring
3rd quarter
6:45	CAR	Panthers TD Ties gameEddy Pineiro XP	7	7
4th quarter
0:00	CAR	Eddy Pineiro 42-yard FG Game winner	10	7

Fantasy Points: Panthers vs Saints, Week 18 2022

Fantasy leaders

Chris OlaveNOWR15.0 PTSWR18
Alvin KamaraNORB12.0 PTSRB20
Andy DaltonNOQB11.0 PTSQB20
Rashid ShaheedNOWR7.1 PTSWR57

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Andy DaltonNOQB	11.0	QB20	15/25	171	1	0	1	2	0	93.9	Start/Sit →
Sam DarnoldCARQB	2.9	QB35	5/15	43	0	2	6	32	0	2.8	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Chris OlaveNOWR	15.0	WR18	WR	—	—	—	12	5	60	1	Start/Sit →
Alvin KamaraNORB	12.0	RB20	RB	23	107	0	2	1	3	0	Start/Sit →
Rashid ShaheedNOWR	7.1	WR57	WR	1	7	0	4	3	34	0	Start/Sit →
Chuba HubbardCARRB	6.9	RB39	RB	21	69	0	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →
D'Onta ForemanCARRB	6.8	RB40	RB	12	68	0	—	—	—	—
David JohnsonNORB	4.8	RB48	RB	—	—	—	2	2	28	0
Terrace MarshallCARWR	4.3	WR75	WR	—	—	—	3	2	23	0
Taysom HillNOTE	3.5	TE36	TE	5	24	0	1	1	1	0
Juwan JohnsonNOTE	3.1	TE39	TE	—	—	—	1	1	21	0	Start/Sit →
Adam TrautmanNOTE	2.8	TE40	TE	—	—	—	1	1	18	0	Start/Sit →
DJ MooreCARWR	2.0	WR97	WR	—	—	—	4	1	10	0	Start/Sit →
Laviska ShenaultCARWR	1.9	WR101	WR	1	1	0	1	1	8	0
Tre'Quan SmithNOWR	1.6	WR106	WR	—	—	—	1	1	6	0
Tommy TrembleCARTE	1.2	TE55	TE	—	—	—	1	1	2	0	Start/Sit →
Eno BenjaminNORB	0.3	RB87	RB	2	3	0	—	—	—	—
Raheem BlackshearCARRB	0.1	RB88	RB	1	1	0	—	—	—	—
Marquez CallawayNOWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0
Shi SmithCARWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0

Fantasy Usage

Carolina Panthers

Snap Share

Terrace MarshallWR55 snaps93%
DJ MooreWR54 snaps92%
Chuba HubbardRB41 snaps69%
Ian ThomasTE34 snaps58%
Shi SmithWR30 snaps51%

Target Share11 targets

DJ Moore36%, 4 targets
Terrace Marshall27%, 3 targets
Laviska Shenault9%, 1 targets
Chuba Hubbard9%, 1 targets
Shi Smith9%, 1 targets
Other9%, 1 targets

Carry Share41 carries

Chuba Hubbard51%, 21 carries
D'Onta Foreman29%, 12 carries
Sam Darnold15%, 6 carries
Laviska Shenault2%, 1 carries
Raheem Blackshear2%, 1 carries

New Orleans Saints

Snap Share

Rashid ShaheedWR50 snaps83%
Alvin KamaraRB45 snaps75%
Juwan JohnsonTE41 snaps68%
Chris OlaveWR36 snaps60%
Adam TrautmanTE32 snaps53%

Target Share25 targets

Chris Olave48%, 12 targets
Rashid Shaheed16%, 4 targets
David Johnson8%, 2 targets
Alvin Kamara8%, 2 targets
Taysom Hill4%, 1 targets
Other16%, 4 targets

Carry Share32 carries

Alvin Kamara72%, 23 carries
Taysom Hill16%, 5 carries
Eno Benjamin6%, 2 carries
Andy Dalton3%, 1 carries
Rashid Shaheed3%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Terrace MarshallCARWR	55	93%	3	27%	0
DJ MooreCARWR	54	92%	4	36%	0
Rashid ShaheedNOWR	50	83%	4	16%	1
Alvin KamaraNORB	45	75%	2	8%	23
Chuba HubbardCARRB	41	69%	1	9%	21
Juwan JohnsonNOTE	41	68%	1	4%	0
Chris OlaveNOWR	36	60%	12	48%	0
Ian ThomasCARTE	34	58%	0	0%	0
Adam TrautmanNOTE	32	53%	1	4%	0
Shi SmithCARWR	30	51%	1	9%	0
Tommy TrembleCARTE	29	49%	1	9%	0
Keith KirkwoodNOWR	28	47%	0	0%	0
Tre'Quan SmithNOWR	19	32%	1	4%	0
Taysom HillNOTE	18	30%	1	4%	5
Laviska ShenaultCARWR	17	29%	1	9%	1
D'Onta ForemanCARRB	15	25%	0	0%	12
Stephen SullivanCARTE	9	15%	0	0%	0
Marquez CallawayNOWR	8	13%	1	4%	0
David JohnsonNORB	7	12%	2	8%	0
Eno BenjaminNORB	6	10%	0	0%	2
Raheem BlackshearCARRB	3	5%	0	0%	1
Preston WilliamsCARWR	2	3%	0	0%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+1.5David Johnson4.8 PTS vs 3.3 xFP
Biggest underperformer−8.3Chuba Hubbard6.9 PTS vs 15.2 xFP
Highest expected volume20.0 xFPChris Olave15.0 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Chris OlaveNO · WR	15.0	20.0	−5.0	60%	48% tgt	—	0	0	0%	12	48%
Alvin KamaraNO · RB	12.0	18.1	−6.1	75%	72% car	—	0	23	72%	2	8%
Chuba HubbardCAR · RB	6.9	15.2	−8.3	69%	51% car	—	0	21	51%	1	9%
Andy DaltonNO · QB	11.0	11.2	−0.2	85%	25 att	—	25	1	3%	0	0%
Sam DarnoldCAR · QB	2.9	10.2	−7.3	100%	15 att	—	15	6	15%	0	0%
D'Onta ForemanCAR · RB	6.8	7.7	−0.9	25%	29% car	—	0	12	29%	0	0%
Rashid ShaheedNO · WR	7.1	7.3	−0.2	83%	16% tgt	—	0	1	3%	4	16%
DJ MooreCAR · WR	2.0	6.7	−4.7	92%	36% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	36%
Terrace Marshall Jr.CAR · WR	4.3	5.0	−0.7	93%	27% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	27%
Taysom HillNO · TE	3.5	4.9	−1.4	30%	16% car	—	0	5	16%	1	4%
David JohnsonNO · —	4.8	3.3	+1.5	12%	8% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	8%
Laviska Shenault Jr.CAR · WR	1.9	2.3	−0.4	29%	9% tgt	—	0	1	2%	1	9%
Adam TrautmanNO · TE	2.8	1.7	+1.1	53%	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	4%
Juwan JohnsonNO · TE	3.1	1.7	+1.4	68%	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	4%
Marquez CallawayNO · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	13%	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	4%
Shi SmithCAR · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	51%	9% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	9%
Tommy TrembleCAR · TE	1.2	1.7	−0.5	49%	9% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	9%
Tre'Quan SmithNO · WR	1.6	1.7	−0.1	32%	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	4%
Eno BenjaminNO · RB	0.3	1.3	−1.0	10%	6% car	—	0	2	6%	0	0%
Raheem BlackshearCAR · RB	0.1	0.6	−0.5	5%	2% car	—	0	1	2%	0	0%

Team totals: Panthers 11 targets and 41 carries; Saints 25 targets and 32 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Sam Darnold Unlucky

CAR · QB · 2.9 pts on 10.2 expected

5 of 15 passing for 43 yards, 2 interceptions; 6 carries for 32 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Lowest-scoring game of the season.

Start/Sit: Sam Darnold →

Andy Dalton

NO · QB · 11.0 pts on 11.2 expected

15 of 25 passing for 171 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry for 2 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Andy Dalton →

Chuba Hubbard Unlucky

CAR · RB · 6.9 pts on 15.2 expected

1 target (9% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 21 carries (51% of the team's) for 69 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Season high in carries (21). Fewest points since Week 12.

Start/Sit: Chuba Hubbard →

D'Onta Foreman

CAR · RB · 6.8 pts on 7.7 expected

12 carries (29% of the team's) for 68 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.7 expected.

Chris Olave Volume, no payoff

NO · WR · 15.0 pts on 20.0 expected

12 targets (48% of the team's), 5 catches for 60 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Best score since Week 11.

Start/Sit: Chris Olave →

Alvin Kamara Volume, no payoff

NO · RB · 12.0 pts on 18.1 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 1 catch for 3 yards; 23 carries (72% of the team's) for 107 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Alvin Kamara →

Terrace Marshall Jr.

CAR · WR · 4.3 pts on 5.0 expected

3 targets (27% of the team's), 2 catches for 23 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 5.0 expected.

Rashid Shaheed

NO · WR · 7.1 pts on 7.3 expected

4 targets (16% of the team's), 3 catches for 34 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 7 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.3 expected.

Fewest points since Week 11.

Start/Sit: Rashid Shaheed →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Carolina Panthers

Stock up: Chuba Hubbard led the backfield with 69% of the snaps after trailing D'Onta Foreman before this game.
Stock up: Terrace Marshall Jr. played 93% of the snaps, up from a 74% season average.
Stock down: D'Onta Foreman lost the backfield lead: 25% of the snaps to Chuba Hubbard's 69%.

New Orleans Saints

Stock up: Rashid Shaheed played 83% of the snaps, up from a 38% season average.
Stock down: Marquez Callaway played 13% of the snaps, down from a 47% season average.
Stock down: Eno Benjamin played 10% of the snaps, down from a 35% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Panthers defense and Saints defense
Points allowed to	Panthers D	Saints D
QBs	17.9	15.2
RBs	21.2	20.0
WRs	36.3	30.7
TEs	10.3	7.1

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

New Orleans opened at 60% win probability, climbed as high as 85%, then lost.

Saints win probability

Key Swings

+19Dalton → Olave, 25-yd TD60% → 78%Q1 11:01
−28Panthers TD85% → 56%Q3 6:45
−50Pineiro 42-yd FG50% → <1%Q4 0:00

Swing in Saints win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Panthers vs Saints
Carolina Panthers	Measure	New Orleans Saints
58	Plays	58
29%	Pass rate	45%
1.9	Yds / dropback	6.2
4.2	Yds / carry	4.5
8/14	Third downs	4/13

Top targets
CAR Moore 36% · Marshall 27% · Hubbard 9%
NO Olave 48% · Shaheed 16% · Kamara 8%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Panthers vs Saints
Result	CAR	NO
Touchdowns	1	1
Field goals	1	0
Punts	6	5
Turnovers	2	1
Turnovers on downs	0	1
Missed field goals	0	2

NO turnover edge: +1

The Saints opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.

All 21 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
NO	Q1 15:00	8	75	3:59	Touchdown
CAR	Q1 11:01	5	16	3:09	Punt
NO	Q1 7:52	6	27	2:48	Punt
CAR	Q1 5:04	3	9	2:00	Punt
NO	Q1 3:04	7	50	3:49	Missed FG
CAR	Q2 14:15	3	1	1:04	Punt
NO	Q2 13:11	11	62	5:53	Downs
CAR	Q2 7:18	14	47	6:51	Interception
NO	Q2 0:27	3	33	0:24	Fumble
CAR	Q2 0:03	1	-8	0:03	End of half
CAR	Q3 15:00	14	82	8:15	Touchdown
NO	Q3 6:45	3	7	1:41	Punt
CAR	Q3 5:04	3	8	2:24	Punt
NO	Q3 2:40	9	16	5:47	Punt
CAR	Q4 11:53	6	24	3:37	Punt
NO	Q4 8:16	3	7	1:26	Punt
CAR	Q4 6:50	3	-1	2:01	Punt
NO	Q4 4:49	6	39	3:02	Punt
CAR	Q4 1:47	1	0	0:11	Interception
NO	Q4 1:36	4	-2	0:16	Missed FG
CAR	Q4 1:20	6	31	1:20	Field goal

About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Panthers vs Saints Head-to-Head

The Panthers and Saints first met in 1995 and have played 63 times since. They have been NFC South rivals since 1995.

All-time series: 34–29Saints lead, 63 meetings since 1995
Postseason: 1–0Saints won in 2017
Largest Panthers win: 45–131999
Largest Saints win: 47–102024

Since 2021

6–4 Saints lead

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. S = Saints win, P = Panthers win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

Week 10 Panthers at Saints Sun, Nov 15, 2026 Upcoming
Week 14 Saints at Panthers Sun, Dec 13, 2026 Upcoming

Recent Meetings

2025 Wk 15 Panthers at Saints, 2025 Wk 15 recap Sun, Dec 14, 2025 NO 20 CAR 17 NO W
2025 Wk 10 Saints at Panthers, 2025 Wk 10 recap Sun, Nov 9, 2025 NO 17 CAR 7 NO W
2024 Wk 9 Saints at Panthers, 2024 Wk 9 recap Sun, Nov 3, 2024 CAR 23 NO 22 CAR W
2024 Wk 1 Panthers at Saints, 2024 Wk 1 recap Sun, Sep 8, 2024 NO 47 CAR 10 NO W
2023 Wk 14 Panthers at Saints, 2023 Wk 14 recap Sun, Dec 10, 2023 NO 28 CAR 6 NO W
2023 Wk 2 Saints at Panthers, 2023 Wk 2 recap Mon, Sep 18, 2023 NO 20 CAR 17 NO W
2022 Wk 18 Panthers at Saints Sun, Jan 8, 2023 CAR 10 NO 7 CAR W
2022 Wk 3 Saints at Panthers, 2022 Wk 3 recap Sun, Sep 25, 2022 CAR 22 NO 14 CAR W
2021 Wk 17 Panthers at Saints, 2021 Wk 17 recap Sun, Jan 2, 2022 NO 18 CAR 10 NO W
2021 Wk 2 Saints at Panthers, 2021 Wk 2 recap Sun, Sep 19, 2021 CAR 26 NO 7 CAR W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Panthers vs Saints
Panthers	Stat	Saints
7-10	Record	7-10

20.4	Points per game	19.4

306.2	Yards per game	333.8

5.3	Yards per play	5.6

22.0	Points allowed per game	20.3

350.2	Yards allowed per game	314.8

Panthers vs Saints Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: NO −3.5Saints failed to cover by 6.5
Total: 41.5Under: 17 points scored (by 24.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
Saints	22.5	7	−15.5
Panthers	19.0	10	−9.0

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Last 4 meetings: Panthers 3–1 ATS, unders 4–0.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Carolina Panthers

Against the spread: 9–8
Over/under: 8–9
ATS as favorite: 0–4
ATS as underdog: 9–4
ATS on the road: 4–4

New Orleans Saints

Against the spread: 7–10
Over/under: 6–11
ATS as favorite: 2–4
ATS as underdog: 5–6
ATS at home: 4–5

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Panthers vs Saints Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 10 in New Orleans and Week 14 in Carolina. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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Panthers vs Saints Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Panthers vs Saints Week 18 game?

The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 10–7 in Week 18 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on January 8, 2023. See the Panthers' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Panthers vs Saints?

The final score was Panthers 10, Saints 7. The Saints led 7–0 at halftime, and the second half went Panthers 10, Saints 0.

What happened in the Panthers vs Saints game?

Carolina erased a 7–0 halftime deficit, outscoring New Orleans 10–0 after the break to win 10–7. New Orleans outgained the Panthers 304–203. Chris Olave led all players with 5 catches for 60 yards and a touchdown. The Panthers committed 2 turnovers, the Saints 1.

What was the game-winning score in Panthers vs Saints?

Eddy Pineiro's 42-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Panthers a 10–7 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Panthers vs Saints?

Chris Olave led the game with 15.0 PPR fantasy points, the WR18 of Week 18, on 5 catches for 60 yards and a touchdown. Alvin Kamara was next with 12.0 (RB20). See Chris Olave's 2022 game log.

Who led Panthers vs Saints in passing, rushing and receiving?

Andy Dalton (NO) led all passers with 15 of 25 for 171 yards and a touchdown. Alvin Kamara (NO) led in rushing with 23 carries for 107 yards. Chris Olave (NO) led in receiving with 5 catches for 60 yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Panthers vs Saints?

David Johnson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 4.8 PPR points on 3.3 xFP (+1.5). Chuba Hubbard fell furthest short, with 6.9 points on 15.2 xFP (−8.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Panthers come back to beat the Saints?

The Panthers' chances of winning fell as low as 15% in the third quarter. Eddy Pineiro's 42-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Eddy Pineiro's 42-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Panthers vs Saints?

The Saints won the turnover battle 2–1: the Panthers gave the ball away 2 times and the Saints 1 time. The Panthers won the game anyway.

What is the all-time Panthers vs Saints record?

The Saints lead the all-time series 34–29 across 63 meetings since 1995, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Panthers and Saints last play before this game?

Before Week 18 of 2022, they last met in the 2022 season on September 25, 2022, when the Panthers beat the Saints 22–14.

Have the Panthers and Saints met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2017 playoffs. The Panthers are 0–1 against the Saints in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Panthers vs Saints?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Saints −3.5, making the New Orleans Saints 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 41.5. That implied about 22.5 points for the Saints and 19.0 for the Panthers.

Did Panthers vs Saints go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 41.5, and the teams combined for 17 points, 24.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Panthers vs Saints?

The Panthers covered as 3.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Saints −3.5. The final margin was 3 points.