Week 2 · 2021 NFL Season
New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers
Sun, Sep 19, 2021, 1:00 PM EDT
Final — Carolina Panthers win
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| CAR | 7 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 26 |
New Orleans Saints visit the Carolina Panthers in Week 2 of the 2021 NFL season. Final: New Orleans Saints 7, Carolina Panthers 26.
Recap: Darnold throws 2 TDs, Panthers D dominates Saints 26-7 →
Prediction & pick
Odds pick
New Orleans Saints
60% implied ·Lean
Against the spread
Pick'em / no spread
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Betting lines
Moneyline
New Orleans Saints: 1.66
Carolina Panthers: 2.25
Spread
New Orleans Saints: —
Carolina Panthers: —
Over / Under
—
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Team stats
NO CAR
6 1st Downs 28
128 Total Yards 383
80 Passing 294
48 Rushing 89
2-11 3rd down efficiency 8-15
11-115 Penalties 5-49
2 Turnovers 1
21:28 Possession 38:32
Leaders
NO
- Passing YardsJameis Winston (QB) — 11/22, 111 YDS, 2 INT
- Rushing YardsJameis Winston (QB) — 3 CAR, 19 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving YardsLil'Jordan Humphrey (WR) — 1 REC, 27 YDS
CAR
- Passing YardsSam Darnold (QB) — 26/38, 305 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing YardsChristian McCaffrey (RB) — 24 CAR, 72 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving YardsDJ Moore (WR) — 8 REC, 79 YDS, 1 TD
Scoring summary
- Q1 12:00 CAR Brandon Zylstra 20 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Zane Gonzalez Kick) 0–7
- Q2 11:11 CAR Zane Gonzalez 20 Yd Field Goal 0–10
- Q2 1:55 CAR DJ Moore 2 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Zane Gonzalez Kick) 0–17
- Q4 14:37 NO Jameis Winston 8 Yd Run (Aldrick Rosas Kick) 7–17
- Q4 5:53 CAR Christian McCaffrey 11 Yd Run (Zane Gonzalez PAT failed) 7–23
- Q4 3:26 CAR Zane Gonzalez 42 Yd Field Goal 7–26
Standings
2025 NFC South Standings
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8-9 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8-9 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8-9 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6-11 | 306 | 383 |
Referee Ronald Torbert
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