Final: New Orleans 20, Carolina 17
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
Panthers fall to 0-2. They'll be at Seattle on Sunday.
Panthers get into the end zone, but can't convert a Johnny Hekker onside kick.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 19, 2023
Bryce Young tosses a TD to Adam Thielen, converts a 2-point try. Efficient drive with a little time to go.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
NO 20, CAR 17 | 1:16 4Q
Saints receivers made plays, and they scored quick. Lots of chunk plays in that series – most notably the 45-yard Carr-Shaheed pass.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
NO 20, CAR 9 | 3:14 4Q
A crazy Bryce scramble (he still can't slide), and a PI later, the Panthers were in the red zone, but settled for another field goal.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 19, 2023
Saints 13-9 with 5:30 left.
Bryce Young's 26 yard scramble there is the Panthers' longest play of the night. First-and-10 at the Saints 41.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
Flings it to Miles Sanders who gets the first down. Bryce Young is back now. https://t.co/TQqoI9Q1B2
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
Kamu Grugier-Hill sack vs. Derek Carr. Finds Frankie Luvu for the celebration dance. They lost seven yards, and the Saints will punt.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
Punt rolls into end zone for the touchback.
That Luvu-Kamu sack dance was, ... something.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 19, 2023
Another Taysom Hill rush, this one for 11 yards, gets to midfield just before we head to the fourth quarter here at Bank of America Stadium.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
Hill has 35 yards on 5 attempts – 6 more yards than Panthers leading RB Miles Sanders (29 yds on 10 attempts)
Saints RB Tony Jones Jr., promoted from the practice squad because of injuries, is the first man in the end zone tonight.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 19, 2023
Saints lead 13-6.
Saints score the game's first touchdown on a 10-play, 75-yard drive. Included that wild 42-yard catch by Chris Olave, a Taysom Hill pass in the red zone, and quite a few runs by Tony Jones Jr. We've seen a lot of him since Jamaal Williams fell injured.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
NO 13, CAR 6 | 2:56 3Q
42-yarder to Chris Olave. Saints are driving.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
Eddy Piñeiro is steady from 54. Panthers tie it up with New Orleans.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
Plenty of offensive mishaps, but Carolina's defense and Eddy Piñeiro are keeping them in it.
CAR 6, NO 6 | 9:10 3Q
Andy Dalton comes in on fourth down.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 19, 2023
Bryce Young's not a sneak guy.
Flag. False start on Mays. So a moot point.
Saints punt from the back of their end zone and Ihmir Smith-Marsette gets to the New Orleans 40. Good field position for the offense.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
The Panthers made it to midfield but ending up having to punt. But it's a better result than that sack-fumble in their own territory that was negated by defensive holding.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
Saints will set up offense at their own 3.
Sack-fumble negated by a defensive holding.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 19, 2023
Caught a huge break there.
For the Panthers, Shaq Thompson won't return with an ankle injury.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 19, 2023
Not a surprise. Looked, ... not great.
Halftime: New Orleans 6, Carolina 3
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
First downs: Saints 12, Panthers 4
Total yards: Saints 139, Panthers 88
Rush yards: Saints 59, Panthers 25
Pass yards: Saints 80, Panthers 63 (44 Thielen receiving yards on 5 catches)
TOP: Saints 18:07, Panthers 11:53
The offense is still very much learning on the job.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 19, 2023
Four first downs, 1-of-6 on third down, 88 total yards, and the turnover on the sack-strip.
They're fortunate the defense is balling out in the absence of two key starters.
Frankie Luvu is a problem 💪
— NFL (@NFL) September 19, 2023
📺: #NOvsCAR on ESPN
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/zWM8hlwdPY pic.twitter.com/aK6SjJCPwx
Sack-fumble on third down, Carl Granderson got past Ekwonu and ripped ball out from behind.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 19, 2023
At the first half two-minute warning, the Panthers are inside the red zone after the Vonn Bell pick in NO territory and a 15-yard Adam Thielen catch.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
VONN BELL WITH THE INT pic.twitter.com/kPi5UX60jO
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 19, 2023
Vonn Bell, more accustomed to picking off passes than Tuttle, finishes that one off.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 19, 2023
Big field-position swing.
Vonn Bell picks off Derek Carr.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
Big group celebration for the defense.
A good pickup looking like a good pickup.
Shy Tuttle nearly picked one at the line of scrimmage.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 19, 2023
Panthers force a New Orleans punt. Carolina will start up at their own 10.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
New Orleans RB Jamaal Williams is questionable to return with a hamstring injury.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
The Saints do not have a ton of options left for true RBs.
Second straight Panthers three-and-out. Just a couple of Miles Sanders runs and a Bryce Young throwaway under pressure – again. Minus-3 yards on the drive.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
Another three-and-out for the Panthers. That third-down conversion to Thielen early was the only one (1-of-4).
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 19, 2023
Two first downs and 47 yards so far.
Saints pull ahead on a field goal, but they were as close as the Carolina 4-yard line there, so it's another red-zone hold for the Panthers' defense.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
NO 6, CAR 3 | 9:52 2Q
Lot of bending-not-breaking on defense by the Panthers.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 19, 2023
Another short field goal gives the Saints a 6-3 lead.
So the initial impression was that wasn't a catch for Michael Thomas, but the officials reconvened and determined he had possession of that catch in bounds. Saints are inside the 5.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
Michael Thomas with the play from his butt. Originally ruled incomplete, but refs discussed and changed mind.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 19, 2023
First and goal at the 4.
Taysom Hill's had some success here against the Panthers' defense. Three attempts, 25 yards, 8.3 a pop early.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 19, 2023
Panthers just avoid a pick there, as Alontae Taylor bobbled that Bryce Young pass as he fell out of bounds.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
Good thing they have an extra LB up tonight, as Claudin Cherelus is active for the first time. They have some spares along with Chandler Wooten behind Luvu and Grugier-Hill.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
Panthers LB Shaq Thompson is doubtful to return with a shin injury.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 18, 2023
Defense holds in red zone, Saints get a short field goal out of it.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
Tied 3-3.
Some teammates are kneeling around Shaq Thompson. They're bringing out the cart.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 18, 2023
Benches are clearing to see Thompson as they load him up. Looks like he is in a TON of pain.
Kamu Grugier-Hill in for Thompson.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
He had a great preseason, but it's a big job replacing the defensive signal caller.
Bringing out a cart for Thompson. Someone fell across his legs after the play.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
Shaq Thompson down after that Taysom Hill run.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
Chinn shows blitz, backs off, bats down pass.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
LUUUUKE was today's #KeepPounding drummer 🥁@AtriumHealth pic.twitter.com/tIYzzpC5jH
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 18, 2023
Panthers challenge what was ruled a Keith Kirkwood catch.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 18, 2023
The Saints are marching back. The ball hit the ground. Second-and-10 from the 25.
Panthers challenging that Keith Kirkwood reception on first down.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
Saints have been able to flush Young from the pocket. Drive stalls.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
Piñeiro nails a 52-yard field goal to give the Panthers a 3-0 lead.
Under a lot of pressure, Bryce Young makes a 10-yard completion to Adam Thielen on third down, but it isn't enough with 15 to go.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 18, 2023
It sets up for a 52-yard FG attempt, which Eddy Piñeiro makes. Panthers draw first blood.
CAR 3, NO 0 | 7:04 1Q
Young to Thielen for the third down conversion to keep things moving.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
Thielen knows how to work in tight spaces.
All over 'em 💪@frankluvu7 pic.twitter.com/fA5S2TPCzT
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 18, 2023
Short punt gives Bryce Young and the offense the ball at the New Orleans 35 to start. All eyes on the rookie and his weapons.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 18, 2023
Hayden Hurst, Ian Thomas, Adam Thielen, Jonathan Mingo out there on the first play.
DJ Chark's out there on play No. 2.
Frankie Luvu with the third down sack. He was not alone in the pocket.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
Eddy Piñeiro kicking off to get this one started. Touchback.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 18, 2023
Let's Monday Night Football in Charlotte.
LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKKKE. pic.twitter.com/CSciGxBbu8
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
#KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/u0ncKexjAF
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 18, 2023
Bryce Young coming through the tunnel at Bank of America Stadium for the first time in the regular season.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
Based on the reaction, seems people have been waiting for someone like him since about mid-2018.
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 18, 2023
Gearing up ⚙️ pic.twitter.com/itFqjWKb4v
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 18, 2023
¡Siempre Panthers! #HispanicHeritageMonth pic.twitter.com/gPLYeU45Bp
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 18, 2023
Here's the direct link to the Listen Live feature on the website.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
Because you know you want to hear Jake Delhomme and Luke Kuechly tonight. https://t.co/WJSauqfJZV
Shine bright like a 🦈@DJChark82 pic.twitter.com/wZnavxt7Dt
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 18, 2023
The Panthers will be starting Chandler Zavala at left guard and Cade Mays at right guard, according to the lineup changes list handed out here in the press box.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 18, 2023
They're putting the NC State teammates together, LT Ikem Ekwonu and LG Chandler Zavala.
WR DJ Chark is active tonight. So we'll get to see what he could open up for Bryce Young on MNF.
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 18, 2023
It's Chark's first game as a Panther.
DJ Chark is active for Monday night https://t.co/VsbD7Yuhug
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 18, 2023
White jerseys, white britches tonight, as modeled by JJ Jansen.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
Jansen will break the franchise’s all-time record by appearing in his 228th game tonight, breaking the old record of 227 previously held by JJ Jansen. pic.twitter.com/NrCcfKIt5I
Popular guy 🕷️ pic.twitter.com/mjfRYIkNfB
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 18, 2023
The art ➡️ The artist
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 18, 2023
👕😂 pic.twitter.com/WkKC27B7hP
😃😃😃 pic.twitter.com/8yEgZUUb7m
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 18, 2023
When you pose with a friend and didn’t share the plan 😅 pic.twitter.com/rZSa8H7VzG
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 18, 2023
A classy man. pic.twitter.com/kH8MhcxyuN
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 18, 2023
I think I got here a little early?
— Augusta Stone (@augustalstone) September 18, 2023
Just too excited for Monday Night 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Ba7nTY8Xem
The Panthers promoted practice squad OL Justin McCray for tonight (standard elevation) giving them some more line depth with a couple of replacement guards starting.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
I do.
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
Stay tuned.
I think you'll dig it. https://t.co/1TqKKLePVU
Home sweet home 😍 pic.twitter.com/z7iqGZTlbi
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 18, 2023
Black end zones tonight. pic.twitter.com/Xxo8cTKMCx
— Darin Gantt (@daringantt) September 18, 2023
