Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints, Week 15 2025
Carolina Panthers
Away
17
New Orleans Saints
HomeWon
20
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Saints | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 20 |
CAR 17NO 20 Final
Passing leader
18.1PPR pts
24/32, 272 YDS, 1 TD
Top fantasy scorer
20.5PPR pts
6 REC, 85 YDS, 1 TD
Panthers leader
15.4PPR pts
15/24, 163 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
DJ Wonnum
2 SACK, 4 TKL
Saints 20, Panthers 17: New Orleans rallies from 3 down at halftime
New Orleans erased a 10–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Carolina 13–7 after the break to win 20–17. The Saints finished with a 337–281 edge in total offense and averaged 5.3 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Panthers went 7-for-14 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Saints finished without a giveaway.
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Key advantages
- +0.3 yards/play NO 5.3 · CAR 5.0
- +1 turnover margin NO 0 turnovers
- +56 total yards NO 337 · CAR 281
Game Highlights
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Why the Saints Won
New Orleans won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Panthers | Stat | Saints |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Yards per play | 5.3 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 281 | Total yards | 337 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 56 | Plays | 63 |
| 50% | Third-down conversion | 55% |
| 28:16 | Time of possession | 31:44 |
Scoring Summary
The Saints scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Panthers scored two touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | CAR | NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 6:39 | CAR | Rico Dowdle 4-yard TD run Takes leadRyan Fitzgerald XP | 7 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 3:32 | NO | Devin Neal 4-yard TD run Ties gameCharlie Smyth XP | 7 | 7 |
| 0:21 | CAR | Ryan Fitzgerald 40-yard FG Takes lead | 10 | 7 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:54 | CAR | Bryce Young → Jalen Coker, 32-yard TD Extends leadRyan Fitzgerald XP | 17 | 7 |
| 1:56 | NO | Charlie Smyth 42-yard FG | 17 | 10 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 2:29 | NO | Tyler Shough → Chris Olave, 12-yard TD Ties gameCharlie Smyth XP | 17 | 17 |
| 0:02 | NO | Charlie Smyth 47-yard FG Game winner | 17 | 20 |
Fantasy Points: Panthers vs Saints, Week 15 2025
Fantasy leaders
- Chris Olave20.5 PTSWR9
- Tyler Shough18.1 PTSQB16
- Bryce Young15.4 PTSQB21
- Jalen Coker14.0 PTSWR25
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | 18.1 | QB16 | 24/32 | 272 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 32 | 0 | 110.4 | Start/Sit → |
| Bryce Young | 15.4 | QB21 | 15/24 | 163 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 49 | 0 | 96.4 | Start/Sit → |
| Spencer Rattler | 0.0 | — | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 39.6 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | 20.5 | WR9 | WR | — | — | — | 9 | 6 | 85 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Jalen Coker | 14.0 | WR25 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 60 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Rico Dowdle | 12.4 | RB22 | RB | 16 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Devaughn Vele | 11.9 | WR32 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 69 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Devin Neal | 10.2 | RB28 | RB | 7 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | |
| Audric Estime | 8.0 | RB37 | RB | 3 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 39 | 0 | |
| Juwan Johnson | 7.0 | TE22 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 30 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kevin Austin | 6.3 | WR59 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 33 | 0 | |
| Xavier Legette | 5.9 | WR62 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 39 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Chuba Hubbard | 4.8 | RB50 | RB | 8 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tetairoa McMillan | 4.5 | WR73 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 25 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tommy Tremble | 3.3 | TE41 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 13 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | 2.5 | TE48 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jack Stoll | 1.7 | TE54 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
| Jimmy Horn | 1.7 | WR96 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
| Evan Hull | 1.2 | RB70 | RB | 4 | 12 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Mason Tipton | 1.1 | WR101 | WR | 1 | -4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Taysom Hill | 0.2 | TE58 | TE | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Fantasy Usage
Carolina Panthers
Snap Share
Target Share20 targets
- Tommy Tremble20%, 4 targets
- Jalen Coker20%, 4 targets
- Tetairoa McMillan20%, 4 targets
- Xavier Legette15%, 3 targets
- Ja'Tavion Sanders10%, 2 targets
- Other15%, 3 targets
Carry Share31 carries
- , 16 carries
- , 8 carries
- , 7 carries
New Orleans Saints
Snap Share
Target Share31 targets
- Chris Olave29%, 9 targets
- Devaughn Vele19%, 6 targets
- Kevin Austin16%, 5 targets
- Juwan Johnson13%, 4 targets
- Audric Estime10%, 3 targets
- Other13%, 4 targets
Carry Share25 carries
- , 8 carries
- , 7 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | 48 | 84% | 4 | 20% | 0 |
| Chris Olave | 58 | 84% | 9 | 29% | 0 |
| Mason Tipton | 55 | 80% | 2 | 6% | 1 |
| Xavier Legette | 42 | 74% | 3 | 15% | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | 39 | 68% | 4 | 20% | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | 42 | 61% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | 34 | 60% | 1 | 5% | 16 |
| Devaughn Vele | 38 | 55% | 6 | 19% | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | 30 | 53% | 2 | 10% | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | 28 | 49% | 4 | 20% | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | 25 | 44% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | 24 | 42% | 1 | 5% | 8 |
| Foster Moreau | 29 | 42% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Kevin Austin | 26 | 38% | 5 | 16% | 0 |
| Audric Estime | 25 | 36% | 3 | 10% | 3 |
| Evan Hull | 22 | 32% | 0 | 0% | 4 |
| Devin Neal | 22 | 32% | 1 | 3% | 7 |
| Taysom Hill | 15 | 22% | 0 | 0% | 2 |
| Jack Stoll | 10 | 14% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Brycen Tremayne | 8 | 14% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jimmy Horn | 4 | 7% | 1 | 5% | 0 |
| Dante Pettis | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
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+7.2Jalen Coker14.0 PTS vs 6.8 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−3.5Tommy Tremble3.3 PTS vs 6.8 xFP
- Highest expected volume19.4 xFPTyler Shough18.1 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler ShoughNO · QB | 18.1 | 19.4 | −1.3 | 99% | 32 att | — | 32 | 8 | 32% | 0 | 0% |
| Chris OlaveNO · WR | 20.5 | 15.3 | +5.2 | 84% | 29% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 29% |
| Bryce YoungCAR · QB | 15.4 | 15.2 | +0.2 | 100% | 24 att | — | 24 | 7 | 23% | 0 | 0% |
| Rico DowdleCAR · RB | 12.4 | 12.0 | +0.4 | 60% | 52% car | — | 0 | 16 | 52% | 1 | 5% |
| Devaughn VeleNO · WR | 11.9 | 10.2 | +1.7 | 55% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 19% |
| Kevin Austin Jr.NO · WR | 6.3 | 8.5 | −2.2 | 38% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 16% |
| Audric EstimeNO · RB | 8.0 | 7.1 | +0.9 | 36% | 12% car | — | 0 | 3 | 12% | 3 | 10% |
| Chuba HubbardCAR · RB | 4.8 | 6.9 | −2.1 | 42% | 26% car | — | 0 | 8 | 26% | 1 | 5% |
| Jalen CokerCAR · WR | 14.0 | 6.8 | +7.2 | 68% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 20% |
| Juwan JohnsonNO · TE | 7.0 | 6.8 | +0.2 | 61% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Tetairoa McMillanCAR · WR | 4.5 | 6.8 | −2.3 | 84% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 20% |
| Tommy TrembleCAR · TE | 3.3 | 6.8 | −3.5 | 49% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 20% |
| Devin NealNO · RB | 10.2 | 6.2 | +4.0 | 32% | 28% car | — | 0 | 7 | 28% | 1 | 3% |
| Xavier LegetteCAR · WR | 5.9 | 5.1 | +0.8 | 74% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 15% |
| Mason TiptonNO · WR | 1.1 | 4.1 | −3.0 | 80% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 2 | 6% |
| Ja'Tavion SandersCAR · TE | 2.5 | 3.4 | −0.9 | 53% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 10% |
| Evan HullNO · RB | 1.2 | 2.6 | −1.4 | 32% | 16% car | — | 0 | 4 | 16% | 0 | 0% |
| Jack StollNO · TE | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 14% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Jimmy Horn Jr.CAR · WR | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 7% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Taysom HillNO · TE | 0.2 | 1.3 | −1.1 | 22% | 8% car | — | 0 | 2 | 8% | 0 | 0% |
| Spencer RattlerNO · QB | 0.0 | 0.4 | −0.4 | 1% | 1 att | — | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Panthers 20 targets and 31 carries; Saints 31 targets and 25 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 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Bryce Young
15 of 24 passing for 163 yards, 1 touchdown; 7 carries for 49 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.2 expected.
Tyler Shough
24 of 32 passing for 272 yards, 1 touchdown; 8 carries for 32 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.4 expected.
Rico Dowdle
1 target (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 5 yards; 16 carries (52% of the team's) for 49 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.0 expected.
Chuba Hubbard
1 target (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 9 yards; 8 carries (26% of the team's) for 29 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 6.9 expected.
Chris Olave Ran hot
9 targets (29% of the team's), 6 catches for 85 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 10.
Devaughn Vele
6 targets (19% of the team's), 5 catches for 69 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.2 expected.
Jalen Coker Ran hot
4 targets (20% of the team's), 4 catches for 60 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Audric Estime
3 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 39 yards; 3 carries (12% of the team's) for 11 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 7.1 expected.
Stock Up, Stock Down
New Orleans Saints
- Stock up: Audric Estime led the backfield with 36% of the snaps after trailing Devin Neal before this game.
- Stock up: Kevin Austin Jr. played 38% of the snaps, up from a 15% season average.
- Stock up: Mason Tipton played 80% of the snaps, up from a 27% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Panthers D | Saints D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 14.7 | 14.5 |
| RBs | 23.5 | 19.6 |
| WRs | 27.1 | 27.4 |
| TEs | 13.7 | 12.5 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
New Orleans opened at 43% win probability, fell as low as <1%, then rallied to win.
Saints win probability
Key Swings
- −20Dowdle 4-yd TD run43% → 23%Q1 6:39
- +24Neal 4-yd TD run20% → 44%Q2 3:32
- −22Young → Coker, 32-yd TD32% → 10%Q3 9:54
- +48Shough → Olave, 12-yd TD<1% → 48%Q4 2:29
- +50Smyth 47-yd FG50% → >99%Q4 0:02
Swing in Saints win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Carolina Panthers | Measure | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | Plays | 63 |
| 45% | Pass rate | 60% |
| 6.2 | Yds / dropback | 6.7 |
| 4.1 | Yds / carry | 3.2 |
| 7/14 | Third downs | 6/11 |
Efficiency edge New Orleans ran 7 more plays and gained 0.5 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- CAR Coker 20% · McMillan 20% · Tremble 20%
- NO Olave 29% · Vele 19% · Austin 16%
Possession Results
| Result | CAR | NO |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 2 |
| Field goals | 1 | 2 |
| Punts | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 1 |
NO turnover edge: +1
- The Panthers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 13-play, 74-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Saints drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to eight minutes.
All 16 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 4 | 1:03 | Punt |
| CAR | Q1 13:57 | 13 | 74 | 7:18 | Touchdown |
| NO | Q1 6:39 | 6 | 17 | 3:54 | Punt |
| CAR | Q1 2:45 | 6 | 27 | 2:51 | Punt |
| NO | Q2 14:54 | 17 | 95 | 11:22 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q2 3:32 | 9 | 51 | 3:11 | Field goal |
| NO | Q2 0:21 | 1 | -1 | 0:21 | End of half |
| CAR | Q3 15:00 | 8 | 70 | 5:06 | Touchdown |
| NO | Q3 9:54 | 14 | 48 | 7:58 | Field goal |
| CAR | Q3 1:56 | 11 | 32 | 6:00 | Downs |
| NO | Q4 10:56 | 9 | 42 | 4:03 | Downs |
| CAR | Q4 6:53 | 3 | 9 | 2:16 | Punt |
| NO | Q4 4:37 | 7 | 78 | 2:08 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q4 2:29 | 6 | 14 | 1:32 | Punt |
| NO | Q4 0:57 | 8 | 62 | 0:55 | Field goal |
| CAR | Q4 0:02 | 1 | -11 | 0:02 | Fumble |
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 Upcoming
- Week 14 Saints at Panthers Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 15 Panthers at Saints NO 20 CAR 17 NO W
- 2025 Wk 10 Saints at Panthers, 2025 Wk 10 recap NO 17 CAR 7 NO W
- 2024 Wk 9 Saints at Panthers, 2024 Wk 9 recap CAR 23 NO 22 CAR W
- 2024 Wk 1 Panthers at Saints, 2024 Wk 1 recap NO 47 CAR 10 NO W
- 2023 Wk 14 Panthers at Saints, 2023 Wk 14 recap NO 28 CAR 6 NO W
- 2023 Wk 2 Saints at Panthers, 2023 Wk 2 recap NO 20 CAR 17 NO W
- 2022 Wk 18 Panthers at Saints, 2022 Wk 18 recap CAR 10 NO 7 CAR W
- 2022 Wk 3 Saints at Panthers, 2022 Wk 3 recap CAR 22 NO 14 CAR W
- 2021 Wk 17 Panthers at Saints, 2021 Wk 17 recap NO 18 CAR 10 NO W
- 2021 Wk 2 Saints at Panthers, 2021 Wk 2 recap CAR 26 NO 7 CAR W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Panthers | Stat | Saints |
|---|---|---|
| 8-9 | Record | 6-11 |
| 18.3 | Points per game | 18.0 |
| 295.6 | Yards per game | 313.6 |
| 5.0 | Yards per play | 5.0 |
| 22.4 | Points allowed per game | 22.5 |
| 327.2 | Yards allowed per game | 299.8 |
Panthers vs Saints Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- CAR −2.5Panthers failed to cover by 5.5
- Total
- 41.5Under: 37 points scored (by 4.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 22.0 | 17 | −5.0 |
| Saints | 19.5 | 20 | +0.5 |
The Saints beat their implied total and the Panthers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 5 meetings: Panthers 3–2 ATS, unders 5–0.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Carolina Panthers
- Against the spread
- 1–2
- Over/under
- 1–2
- ATS as favorite
- 0–1
- ATS as underdog
- 1–1
- ATS on the road
- 0–2
New Orleans Saints
- Against the spread
- 2–1
- Over/under
- 1–2
- ATS as underdog
- 2–0
- ATS at home
- 1–0
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.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Panthers or Saints player start in Week 10? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Panthers and Saints defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere these two matchups fall in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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Panthers vs Saints Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Panthers vs Saints Week 15 game?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 20–17 in Week 15 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on December 14, 2025. See the Saints' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Panthers vs Saints?
The final score was Saints 20, Panthers 17. The Panthers led 10–7 at halftime, and the second half went Panthers 7, Saints 13.
What happened in the Panthers vs Saints game?
New Orleans erased a 10–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Carolina 13–7 after the break to win 20–17. The Saints finished with a 337–281 edge in total offense and averaged 5.3 yards per play. Chris Olave led all players with 6 catches for 85 yards and a touchdown. The Panthers committed 1 turnover, the Saints none.
What was the game-winning score in Panthers vs Saints?
Charlie Smyth's 47-yard field goal with 0:02 left in the fourth quarter gave the Saints a 20–17 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 20.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR9 of Week 15, on 6 catches for 85 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Shough was next with 18.1 (QB16). See Chris Olave's 2025 game log.
Who led Panthers vs Saints in passing, rushing and receiving?
Tyler Shough (NO) led all passers with 24 of 32 for 272 yards and a touchdown. Rico Dowdle (CAR) led in rushing with 16 carries for 49 yards and a touchdown. Chris Olave (NO) led in receiving with 6 catches for 85 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Chris Olave score against the Panthers?
Chris Olave scored 20.5 points in PPR leagues, 17.5 in half-PPR and 14.5 in standard scoring against the Panthers in Week 15 of the 2025 season, on 6 catches for 85 yards and a touchdown. He drew 29% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Panthers vs Saints?
Jalen Coker outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 14.0 PPR points on 6.8 xFP (+7.2). Tommy Tremble fell furthest short, with 3.3 points on 6.8 xFP (−3.5). 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 Saints come back to beat the Panthers?
The Saints' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Charlie Smyth's 47-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Charlie Smyth's 47-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.
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 15 of 2025, they last met in the 2025 season on November 9, 2025, when the Saints beat the Panthers 17–7.
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 Panthers −2.5, making the Carolina Panthers 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 41.5. That implied about 22.0 points for the Panthers and 19.5 for the Saints.
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 37 points, 4.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Panthers vs Saints?
The Saints covered as 2.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Panthers −2.5. The final margin was 3 points.