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NFL · Week 9 · November 3, 2024 · 12 min read

New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers: 2024 Week 9 Recap

Panthers defeat Saints 23–22 in Week 9

Jason Sanders led Fantasy Impact as Panthers prevailed in a 22–23 Week 9 finish.

New Orleans Saints 22 2–7
Final 22–23
Carolina Panthers 23 2–7 Winner
Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
22–23
Halftime
Tied 13–13 at halftime
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
Jason Sanders
Game date
November 3, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • Trysten Hill
    Trysten Hill 5 CAR · 19 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 18/37 · 230 YDS · 1 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Josh Johnson
    Josh Johnson 2 REC · 41 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Jason Sanders
    Jason Sanders 4 REC · 87 YDS +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Byron Young
    Byron Young 16/32 · 178 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Jalen Coker
    Jalen Coker 2 REC · 36 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Carolina Panthers
Final score
Carolina Panthers 23–22 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
Tied 13–13 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jason Sanders
Top passer
Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play
(14:13) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 0-J.Sanders to NO 39 for 46 yards (31-J.Ho…
Game date
2024-11-03

Game summary

The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 23–22 on 2024-11-03. Jason Sanders posted a game-high +6.23 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New Orleans Saints6736022
Carolina Panthers01376023

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

NONew Orleans Saints
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 10:54FG
    Blake Grupe

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 11
    Score
    3-0

    (10:54) 19-B.Grupe 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.

  2. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 3:11FG
    Blake Grupe

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    6-0

    (3:11) 19-B.Grupe 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.

  3. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 10:03TD
    Xavier Legette

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 3
    Score
    6-6

    (10:03) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle to 17-X.Legette for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 9:59XP
    Eddy Pineiro

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 15
    Score
    6-7

    4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.

  5. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 4:18TD
    Trysten Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 7
    Score
    12-7

    (4:18) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 4:13XP
    Blake Grupe

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    13-7

    19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.

  7. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:42FG
    Eddy Pineiro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 30
    Score
    13-10

    (:42) 4-E.Pineiro 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.

  8. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:38FG
    Eddy Pineiro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 35
    Score
    13-10

    4-E.Pineiro kicks 57 yards from CAR 35 to NO 8. 80-J.Jackson pushed ob at NO 24 for 16 yards (26-C.Smith-Wade).

  9. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 9:59TD
    Chris Hubbard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 1
    Score
    13-16

    (9:59) 30-C.Hubbard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q3 9:55XP
    Eddy Pineiro

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 15
    Score
    13-17

    4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. Penalty on NO-98-P.Turner, Unnecessary Roughness, declined.

  11. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 4:20FG
    Blake Grupe

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 33
    Score
    16-17

    (4:20) 19-B.Grupe 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.

  12. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 12:02TD
    Foster Moreau

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 17
    Score
    22-17

    (12:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 87-F.Moreau for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 2:24TD
    Chris Hubbard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 16
    Score
    22-23

    (2:24) 30-C.Hubbard up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jason SandersJason Sanders · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
  2. 2Trysten HillTrysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  3. 3Derek CarrDerek Carr · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +4.18 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  4. 4Trysten HillTrysten Hill · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  5. 5Byron YoungByron Young · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +3.83 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  6. 6Josh JohnsonJosh Johnson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
  7. 7Jalen CokerJalen Coker · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
  8. 8Matthew HayballMatthew Hayball · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +2.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.87 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jason Sanders

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jason Sanders — CAR · Receiving

Jason Sanders posted the highest total EPA (+6.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.25 EPA per play.

Jason Sanders's top snap (+3.70 EPA): (14:13) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 0-J.Sanders to NO 39 for 46 yards (31-J.Howden; 27-S.Jean-Charles) [93-N.Shepherd].

Quarterback report card

Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (New Orleans Saints) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.18 total EPA
  • Byron YoungByron Young (Carolina Panthers) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.7% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.83 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew Orleans SaintsCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play+0.064+0.032
Offensive success rate43.8%43.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.080+0.120
Rush EPA/play+0.149-0.072
Defensive EPA/play-0.032-0.064
Defensive success rate56.3%56.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints +0.06, Carolina Panthers +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New Orleans Saints: +0.06 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: +0.03 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, +2.24 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +6.19 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Xavier LegetteCarolina Panthers — Xavier Legette (Byron Young pass) (Q2 10:03)
  • Trysten HillNew Orleans Saints — Trysten Hill (Q2 4:18)
  • Chris HubbardCarolina Panthers — Chris Hubbard (Q3 9:59)
  • Foster MoreauNew Orleans Saints — Foster Moreau (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 12:02)
  • Chris HubbardCarolina Panthers — Chris Hubbard (Q4 2:24)

Field goals

  • Blake GrupeNew Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe (Q1 10:54)
  • Blake GrupeNew Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe (Q1 3:11)
  • Eddy PineiroCarolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro (Q2 0:42)
  • Eddy PineiroCarolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro (Q2 0:38)
  • Blake GrupeNew Orleans Saints — Blake Grupe (Q3 4:20)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 6–0. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 11 (Q1 10:54) — (10:54) 19-B.Grupe 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 15 (Q1 3:11) — (3:11) 19-B.Grupe 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball..

The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 13–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q2 10:03) — (10:03) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle to 17-X.Legette for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q2 9:59) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 7 (Q2 4:18) — (4:18) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 4:13) — 19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the NO 30 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 4-E.Pineiro 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CAR 35 (Q2 0:38) — 4-E.Pineiro kicks 57 yards from CAR 35 to NO 8. 80-J.Jackson pushed ob at NO 24 for 16 yards (26-C.Smith-Wade)..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 9:59) — (9:59) 30-C.Hubbard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 9:55) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. Penalty on NO-98-P.Turner, Unnecessary Roughness, declined.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CAR 33 (Q3 4:20) — (4:20) 19-B.Grupe 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CAR 17 (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 87-F.Moreau for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the NO 16 (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) 30-C.Hubbard up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep left to 11-C.Wilson (2-M.Jackson). [WPA -23.1% · EPA -1.81]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 87-F.Moreau for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.3% · EPA +3.45]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass incomplete deep right to 0-J.Sanders. PENALTY on NO-56-D.Davis, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at NO 38 - No Play. [WPA +14.3% · EPA +1.75]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) 30-C.Hubbard up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.2% · EPA +2.92]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep middle to 17-X.Legette to NO 38 for 26 yards (27-S.Jean-Charles; 31-J.Howden). [WPA +13.6% · EPA +2.14]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q3 14:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 0-J.Sanders to NO 39 for 46 yards (31-J.Howden; 27-S.Jean-Charles) [93-N.Shepherd]. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.70]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 5:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 83-J.Johnson to CAR 21 for 25 yards (25-X.Woods). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +3.48]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 87-F.Moreau for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.3% · EPA +3.45]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) 30-C.Hubbard up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.2% · EPA +2.92]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 10:54 · CAR 11 · Score 3-0
    (10:54) 19-B.Grupe 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
  2. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 3:11 · CAR 15 · Score 6-0
    (3:11) 19-B.Grupe 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
  3. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 10:03 · NO 3 · Score 6-6
    (10:03) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short middle to 17-X.Legette for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 9:59 · NO 15 · Score 6-7
    4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
  5. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 4:18 · CAR 7 · Score 12-7
    (4:18) (Shotgun) 7-T.Hill left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 4:13 · CAR 15 · Score 13-7
    19-B.Grupe extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
  7. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:42 · NO 30 · Score 13-10
    (:42) 4-E.Pineiro 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
  8. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:38 · CAR 35 · Score 13-10
    4-E.Pineiro kicks 57 yards from CAR 35 to NO 8. 80-J.Jackson pushed ob at NO 24 for 16 yards (26-C.Smith-Wade).
  9. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 9:59 · NO 1 · Score 13-16
    (9:59) 30-C.Hubbard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 9:55 · NO 15 · Score 13-17
    4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker. Penalty on NO-98-P.Turner, Unnecessary Roughness, declined.
  11. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 4:20 · CAR 33 · Score 16-17
    (4:20) 19-B.Grupe 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-43-M.Hayball.
  12. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:02 · CAR 17 · Score 22-17
    (12:02) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 87-F.Moreau for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 2:24 · NO 16 · Score 22-23
    (2:24) 30-C.Hubbard up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Carolina Panthers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Jason Sanders (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers on 2024-11-03?

The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 23-22 in Week 9, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 6, Carolina Panthers 0; Q2: New Orleans Saints 7, Carolina Panthers 13; Q3: New Orleans Saints 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 6, Carolina Panthers 6; Final: New Orleans Saints 22, Carolina Panthers 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — X. Legette (B. Young pass) (Q2 10:03) New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Hill (Q2 4:18) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Hubbard (Q3 9:59) New Orleans Saints touchdown — F. Moreau (D. Carr pass) (Q4 12:02) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Hubbard (Q4 2:24) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q1 10:54, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q1 3:11, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q2 0:42, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q2 0:38, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — B. Grupe (Q3 4:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?

Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints), 48.6% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.18 total passing EPA. Byron Young (Carolina Panthers), 50.0% completion, +1.7% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.83 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers?

Jason Sanders (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.23 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.70 EPA): (14:13) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 0-J.Sanders to NO 39 for 46 yards (31-J.Howden; 27-S.Jean-Charles) [93-N.Shepherd]..

Was New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Carolina Panthers won 23-22 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L

Carolina Panthers

Entered 1-7 Now 2-7 W

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