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Saints Clamp Down After Early TD, Beat Panthers 17-7 in Charlotte

Big plays from Tyler Shough paired with sustained stops flipped the game after Carolina's opening drive.

Overview

  • After Rico Dowdle's 5-yard opening score, Carolina gained one first down on its next five possessions, including four straight three-and-outs.
  • Tyler Shough hit Chris Olave for a 62-yard touchdown and connected with Juwan Johnson for 52 yards to set up a Blake Grupe field goal.
  • Bryce Young finished 17-of-25 for 124 yards with one interception and a lost fumble.
  • Dowdle was held to 53 rushing yards on 18 carries as New Orleans contained the run game.
  • The result dropped the Panthers to 5-5 and improved the Saints to 2-8.