New Orleans 17, at Carolina 7

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — In a stunning upset defying pregame projections, the New Orleans Saints capitalized on a stifling defensive performance and two critical touchdown passes from quarterback Tyler Shough to defeat the Carolina Panthers 17-7 on Sunday at a rain-soaked Bank of America Stadium. A crowd of 72,804 watched as the Saints, who entered the game with a 1-8 record and were given only a 17 percent chance to win by statistical models, held the Panthers to a single, early score. The victory improved New Orleans to 2-8 across all competitions, while Carolina fell to an even 5-5. The… Read more...