Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 28–6 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 3–14 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Miles Sanders
- Top passer
- Byron Young
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:30) 9-B.Young sacked at CAR 37 for -12 yards (31-J.Howden). FUMBLES (31-J.Howden) [56-D…
- Game date
- 2023-12-10
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 28–6 on 2023-12-10. Miles Sanders posted a game-high +4.12 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
 New Orleans Saints | 14 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers
(15:00) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
(9:21) 4-E.Pineiro 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(4:43) (Punt formation) 10-J.Hekker to CAR 16 for -10 yards (45-N.Sewell). FUMBLES (45-N.Sewell), touched at CAR 15, RECOVERED by NO-52-D.Jackson at CAR 8. 52-D.Jackson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-10-J.Hekker was injured during the play.
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
(5:00) 4-E.Pineiro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
(6:03) 67-L.Young reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass short right to 12-C.Olave for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
(4:34) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 15:00TD Alvin KamaraPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 9
- Score
- 0-6
(15:00) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 14:55XP Blake GrupePoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 0-7
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 9:21FG Eddy PineiroPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 29
- Score
- 3-7
(9:21) 4-E.Pineiro 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 4:43TD Drake JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 74
- Score
- 3-13
(4:43) (Punt formation) 10-J.Hekker to CAR 16 for -10 yards (45-N.Sewell). FUMBLES (45-N.Sewell), touched at CAR 15, RECOVERED by NO-52-D.Jackson at CAR 8. 52-D.Jackson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-10-J.Hekker was injured during the play.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 4:37XP Blake GrupePoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 3-14
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 5:00FG Eddy PineiroPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 11
- Score
- 6-14
(5:00) 4-E.Pineiro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 6:03TD Chris OlavePoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 7
- Score
- 6-20
(6:03) 67-L.Young reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass short right to 12-C.Olave for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 5:59XP Blake GrupePoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 6-21
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:34TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 4
- Score
- 6-27
(4:34) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 4:29TD Blake GrupePoints+7
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 6-28
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Miles Sanders · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +4.12 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 2
Adam Thielen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 3Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 4
A.T. Perry · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play - 5Alvin Kamara · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.24 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 6Chris Olave · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 7
Chris Hubbard · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.42 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 8
Ihmir Smith-Marsette · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +0.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Miles Sanders — CAR · Rushing
Miles Sanders posted the highest total EPA (+4.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
Miles Sanders's top snap (+4.15 EPA): (7:18) 6-M.Sanders right guard pushed ob at NO 1 for 48 yards (29-P.Adebo).
Biggest single play (-6.55 EPA): Byron Young — (6:30) 9-B.Young sacked at CAR 37 for -12 yards (31-J.Howden). FUMBLES (31-J.Howden) [56-D.Davis], RECOVERED by NO-20-P.Werner at CAR 37. 20-P.Werner to CAR 36 for 1 yard.
Quarterback report card
Byron Young led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Byron Young (Carolina Panthers) · 45 dropbacks · 28.9% completion · -21.2% CPOE · -0.58 EPA/play · -26.20 total EPA
Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +8.5% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -9.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.355 | -0.154 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 44.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.582 | -0.354 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.008 | +0.001 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.154 | +0.355 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.2% | 66.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.35), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: -0.35 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.15 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -33.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -10.34 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Alvin Kamara
- New Orleans Saints — Drake Jackson
- New Orleans Saints — Chris Olave (Derek Carr pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (Derek Carr pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro
- Carolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 14:55) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 29 (Q2 9:21) — (9:21) 4-E.Pineiro 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the NO 74 (Q2 4:43); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 4:37) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley..
The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 11 (Q3 5:00) — (5:00) 4-E.Pineiro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 20–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 7 (Q4 6:03) — (6:03) 67-L.Young reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass short right to 12-C.Olave for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 5:59) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 15 (Q4 4:29) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 6:30) — (6:30) 9-B.Young sacked at CAR 37 for -12 yards (31-J.Howden). FUMBLES (31-J.Howden) [56-D.Davis], RECOVERED by NO-20-P.Werner at CAR 37. 20-P.Werner to CAR 36 for 1 yard.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 4:43) — (4:43) (Punt formation) 10-J.Hekker to CAR 16 for -10 yards (45-N.Sewell). FUMBLES (45-N.Sewell), touched at CAR 15, RECOVERED by NO-52-D.Jackson at CAR 8. 52-D.Jackson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-10-
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 7:18) — (7:18) 6-M.Sanders right guard pushed ob at NO 1 for 48 yards (29-P.Adebo).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 9:07) — (9:07) 19-B.Grupe 29 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 0:52) — (:52) 9-B.Young pass deep left to 19-A.Thielen pushed ob at NO 19 for 32 yards (29-P.Adebo).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 6:30) — (6:30) 9-B.Young sacked at CAR 37 for -12 yards (31-J.Howden). FUMBLES (31-J.Howden) [56-D.Davis], RECOVERED by NO-20-P.Werner at CAR 37. 20-P.Werner to CAR 36 for 1 yard.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 4:43) — (4:43) (Punt formation) 10-J.Hekker to CAR 16 for -10 yards (45-N.Sewell). FUMBLES (45-N.Sewell), touched at CAR 15, RECOVERED by NO-52-D.Jackson at CAR 8. 52-D.Jackson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-10-
- Carolina Panthers (Q3 7:18) — (7:18) 6-M.Sanders right guard pushed ob at NO 1 for 48 yards (29-P.Adebo).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) 4-E.Pineiro 41 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CAR 9 · Score 0-6
(15:00) 41-A.Kamara left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · CAR 15 · Score 0-7
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 9:21 · NO 29 · Score 3-7
(9:21) 4-E.Pineiro 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 4:43 · NO 74 · Score 3-13
(4:43) (Punt formation) 10-J.Hekker to CAR 16 for -10 yards (45-N.Sewell). FUMBLES (45-N.Sewell), touched at CAR 15, RECOVERED by NO-52-D.Jackson at CAR 8. 52-D.Jackson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CAR-10- - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 4:37 · CAR 15 · Score 3-14
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 5:00 · NO 11 · Score 6-14
(5:00) 4-E.Pineiro 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 6:03 · CAR 7 · Score 6-20
(6:03) 67-L.Young reported in as eligible. 4-D.Carr pass short right to 12-C.Olave for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 5:59 · CAR 15 · Score 6-21
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 4:34 · CAR 4 · Score 6-27
(4:34) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints TD (+7) — Q4 4:29 · CAR 15 · Score 6-28
19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-39-L.Hedley.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Miles Sanders (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Byron Young (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Derek Carr (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints on 2023-12-10?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 28-6 in Week 14, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Q2: Carolina Panthers 3, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: Carolina Panthers 3, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, New Orleans Saints 20; Final: Carolina Panthers 6, New Orleans Saints 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — A. Kamara (Q2 15:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Jackson (Q2 4:43) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Olave (D. Carr pass) (Q4 6:03) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Carr pass) (Q4 4:34) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q2 9:21, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q3 5:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Byron Young (Carolina Panthers), 28.9% completion, -21.2% CPOE, -0.58 EPA per dropback, -26.20 total passing EPA. Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints), 66.7% completion, +8.5% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -9.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints?
Miles Sanders (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.12 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+4.15 EPA): (7:18) 6-M.Sanders right guard pushed ob at NO 1 for 48 yards (29-P.Adebo)..
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-11 Now 1-12 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W
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