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Recap - Panthers Defeat New Orleans 26-7
Sam Darnold sliced and diced the Saints defense for 305 yards and 2 TDs as Carolina handed New Orleans a 26-7 defeat on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Panthers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 45.0.
Sam Darnold completed 26 of 38 pass attempts for 305 yards and 2 TDs for the Panthers in the win.
Jameis Winston rushed for 19 yards for New Orleans, while Taysom Hill added 16 yards. Jameis Winston threw for 111 yards for the Saints, while receivers Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Alvin Kamara had 27 and 25 yards respectively.
New Orleans was outgained by Carolina 383-128 yards in Sunday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 28-6 by the Panthers.
The time of possession battle favored Carolina as their offense was on the field for 38:32, longer than the 21:28 of their opponents.
Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Texans. The Saints will aim to get back on the winning track at New England.