Even as they got in their own way time and time again, the Carolina Panthers managed to pull out a thrilling victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
Here's everything we know from the walk-off win . . .
Final score
Panthers 20, Saints 17
Keys to the game
- Running back Chuba Hubbard was the offense, rushing for 92 yards and the team's only two touchdowns on 27 carries. He also recorded five catches for a game-high 80 yards.
- The Panthers defense came up strong, limiting the Saints to 222 total yards. They also notched an interception, a fumble recovery, a turnover on downs and three sacks of quarterback Tyler Shough.
- Carolina kept New Orleans alive as they kept shooting themselves in the foot. The Panthers were called for 17 penalties at a combined loss of 152 yards. The Saints, meanwhile, committed just three penalties for 46 yards.
It was over when . . .
New Orleans' third and final penalty, with the game tied at 17 in the final minute of the fourth quarter, would prove fatal. Cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry's defensive pass interference on wide receiver Jalen Coker set Carolina up on their 36-yard line.
After a rush by Hubbard, kicker Ryan Fitzgerald booted through a 54-yard field goal as time expired to give the Panthers the three-point win.
Players of the game
- RB Chuba Hubbard: 26 carries, 91 yards, two touchdowns, five receptions, 79 receiving yards
- OLB Jaelan Phillips: five tackles (three for a loss), sack, fumble recovery
- ILB Devin Lloyd: nine tackles, interception
What's next?
The Panthers (4-5) come back home to host the Baltimore Ravens (4-5) in Week 11.
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This article originally appeared on Panthers Wire: Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints game recap: Everything we know from Week 10
