Saints vs. Panthers updates: Live NFL game scores, results for Sunday

Live scores, highlights and updates from the Saints vs. Panthers football game

Game Recap

The New Orleans Saints fell to the Carolina Panthers 26-7 in the teams' previous meeting last September; this time around, they exacted some revenge. New Orleans took their matchup against Carolina on Sunday 18-10.

No one had a standout game offensively for the Saints, but they got one touchdown from RB Alvin Kamara. QB Taysom Hill ended up with a passer rating of 139.10. New Orleans also got a nice defensive effort from DE Cameron Jordan, who took down the quarterback 3.5 times.

Most of the squad's points came courtesy of special teams, which contributed 12. K Brett Maher delivered a perfect 4-for-4 game.

Carolina's only offensive touchdown came from RB Chuba Hubbard.

The win got New Orleans back to even at 8-8. The Panthers, 5-11, have officially been eliminated from playoff contention.

The Saints will take on the Atlanta Falcons at 1 p.m. ET next Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta took a loss in their last game and are no doubt out to reverse New Orleans' good fortune. As for Carolina, they will go up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 1 p.m. ET next Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay is 8-3 after wins this season, and Carolina is 2-8 after losses.