Saints Snap 9-Game Losing Streak in 17-7 Win Over Panthers

The New Orleans Saints snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 17-7 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, handing the home team its first divisional loss of the season and dropping Carolina to 5-5.

Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough delivered a standout performance in his second NFL start, completing 19 of 27 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions. His scores included a 62-yard strike to wide receiver Chris Olave early in the second quarter and a 30-yard pass to tight end Juwan Johnson in the fourth, securing a two-possession lead. The effort marked the first time since 1971 that a Saints rookie quarterback threw for multiple touchdowns without an interception in one of his initial starts, a feat last achieved by Archie Manning. Shough's play helped New Orleans amass a season-high 388 total yards, while the Saints defense limited Carolina to 175 yards and forced two turnovers after an early touchdown drive.

For the Panthers, quarterback Bryce Young completed 21 of 31 passes for 124 yards but struggled with decision-making and protection breakdowns, contributing to the turnovers. One interception...