Chuba Hubbard ran for 92 yards and two touchdowns as the Carolina Panthers held off the New Orleans Saints 20-17 on Sunday at Caesars Superdome.
The Panthers led 7-0 at halftime. Ryan Fitzgerald's 54-yard field goal with 0:00 left put the Panthers ahead for good at 20-17.
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For Carolina, Bryce Young completed 17 of 30 passes for 200 yards, Hubbard had five catches for 80 yards, and Hubbard ran for 92 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries. On defense, Jaelan Phillips had a sack, Derrick Brown had a sack and Devin Lloyd had an interception.
For New Orleans, Tyler Shough completed 25 of 35 passes for 187 yards with a touchdown and an interception, and Jordyn Tyson had 11 catches for 80 yards.
Carolina outgained New Orleans 283-222. The Panthers moved to 4-5. The Saints dropped to 3-6.
The Panthers sit fourth in the National Football Conference. Carolina is 1-3 at home and 3-2 away from home. The Saints sit 12th in the National Football Conference. New Orleans is 1-5 at home and 2-1 away from home.
The Panthers next host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The Saints are back in action when they visit the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Nov. 22, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
