Panthers vs. Saints Live Game Thread

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The Saints (7-9) close out the season hosting the Panthers (6-10) on Sunday. The game doesn't hold much meaning, as both teams are out of the playoff mix. However, Dennis Allen's squad is looking to finish strong and go 4-0 out of their bye week. It's also worth paying attention to today's action, as we'll get a clearer picture of their opponent outlook after this afternoon's slate of games.
Welcome to our Week 18 game thread, and stay updated with all of the action from the Superdome.
Game Updates
Scoring
- Saints, 25-yard touchdown reception by Chris Olave from Andy Dalton (8-75, 3:59), 7-0
- Panthers, fumble recovery by Michael Jordan in the end zone after 2-yard run by Sam Darnold (14-82, 8:15), 7-7
- Panthers, 42-yard field goal by Eddy Pineiro (6-31, 1:20), 10-7
Big Saints Plays
Daniel Sorensen picks off Sam Darnold late in the game.
SORENSEN WITH THE INT!
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 8, 2023
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Alvin Kamara sheds a tackler to make something out of nothing.
AK SAID GET OFF ME.
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 8, 2023
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Demario Davis makes an excellent play on the first Panthers play late in the game.
Demario Davis. Stick & move
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 8, 2023
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Pete Werner. Good at football.
Pete Werner. A dawg. 💥
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 8, 2023
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Tyrann Mathieu shuts down the Panthers near the goal line.
TYRANN TAKES THOSE. #SAINTS BALL 🦡
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 8, 2023
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Rashid Shaheed is just fun to watch each week.
FEED SHAHEED.
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 8, 2023
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Alvin Kamara goes for 22.
4️⃣1️⃣ in a different mode. 22-yard rush for AK 💪
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 8, 2023
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David Onyemata shuts down the Panthers ground attack on 3rd Down.
The swim move by Onyemata though 😳
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 8, 2023
Saints get the 3rd & 1 stop 💪
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Alvin Kamara with a big run on 3rd Down.
3rd & 1? AK got us. 😤
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 8, 2023
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Chris Olave gets into the end zone and goes over 1,000 for the year.
Put 12 in space and let 'em work.
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 8, 2023
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Saints News From the Week
- 'Sean Payton Negotiations' Intensify Between Saints and Denver, Per Report
- Saints Inactives List: Week 18
- Saints Passing Game May Have Big Outing vs. Reeling Panthers Defense
- Report: Saints Grant Broncos Permission to Interview Sean Payton
- Saints Runners Need to Power Through Panthers in Season Finale
- Report: Saints Restructure Contract of WR Michael Thomas
- Panthers vs. Saints Preview
- Saints Run D Looks to Finish Strong Against Surging Panthers Running Game
- Saints Final Injury Report for Week 18
- 2023 Saints Free Agents: First Glimpse
- Saints Stifling Pass Defense Looks to Silence Panthers Aerial Attack
- Jameis Winston Wins Saints' 2022 Ed Block Courage Award
- Saints, Pelicans Donate AEDs to NORD and JPRD
- Saints Coach Dennis Allen Announces Week 18 QB For Panthers

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