Panthers vs Saints prediction: 11 of 20 pundits pick the Panthers
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints · Week 10, 2026 · Sun, Nov 15 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Panthers vs Saints? Of 20 pundits with a call on record, 11 take the Panthers and 9 take the Saints. 3 named a score; the median has the Saints by 3. Every call is graded once the game is final.
Who the room took
20 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callPanthers vs Saints picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- Sports IllustratedSaints 4, Panthers 4
- CBS SportsPanthers 2, Saints 1
- Around the NFL (podcast)Saints 1, Panthers 1
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)Saints 1, Panthers 1
The other 5 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Panthers 3, Saints 2.
Panthers vs Saints score predictions
3 pundits named a score; the median call is Saints by 3.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. Where the dots land says what the room expects, not who is right: every call is graded once the game is final. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Chris SimmsSaints 30, Panthers 27
- Pete PriscoSaints 24, Panthers 21
- John BreechPanthers 23, Saints 20
Panthers at Saints: how they come in
The Panthers are 3-5 and have lost 3 straight; the Saints are 3-5. It is a division game. On win totals, 12 pundits put the Panthers at 7.4 wins on average, and 15 pundits put the Saints at 8.4 wins on average.
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana · Division game
- Record
- 3-5 · lost 3 straight · 199 scored, 219 allowed
- Last games
- L 21-26 vs Broncos Week 9
- L 19-27 at Packers Week 8
- L 13-43 vs Buccaneers Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 13th, defense 28th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 7.4 · 2 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 8 Panthers games
- Record
- 3-5 · 185 scored, 216 allowed
- Last games
- W 23-22 vs Browns Week 9
- L 10-16 vs Steelers Week 7
- W 34-27 at Giants Week 6
- Unit ranks
- offense 23rd, defense 24th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 6-11
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 8.4 · 2 to 11 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 8 Saints games
Panthers and Saints players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Panthers
- Bryce YoungStarting QB · QB
2,197 passing yards · 16 TD, 6 INT · 60.4% completions · 8 games · 8th in the NFL in passing yards
Bryce Young: a roster call with no direction stated
“I don't expect a Bryce Young extension. I believe that he'll play in year four.” the article →
Bryce Young to finish top 8 at his position, by an unstated measure
“And he is a top eight quarterback in this league, and he's not eighth.” the article →
- Chuba HubbardRB1 · RB
619 rushing yards on 134 carries · 7 TD · 26 catches for 167 · 8 games · 10th in the NFL in rushing yards
Chuba Hubbard to be 1st on the depth chart
“The projected starter is Chuba Hubbard” the article →
Chuba Hubbard to be 1st on the depth chart
“he is probably again the clear lead for the Panthers this week” the article →
- Tetairoa McMillanWR1 · WR
46 catches for 625 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tetairoa McMillan to outplay his draft cost (Round 3)
“His favorite Round 3 targets include ... Tetairoa McMillan” the article →
Tetairoa McMillan to fall short of his draft cost (a top 20 wide receiver price tag)
“And I cannot pay this price tag for Tedderow and McMillan where he is going... So Ted Romig Millen, a top 20 wide receiver price tag. No, thank you” the article →
- Darren WallerTE1 · TE
23 catches for 299 yards · 4 TD · 8 games · 67th in the NFL in receiving yards
Darren Waller to be cut
“Darren Waller , TE, Panthers” the article →
- Princely UmanmielenSack leader · LB
3 sacks · 12 solo tackles · 8 games · 51st in the NFL in sacks
- Devin LloydTackle leader · LB
2 sacks · 31 solo tackles · 2 interceptions · 7 games · 45th in the NFL in solo tackles
Devin Lloyd to win Defensive Player of the Year
“He should be considered the early favorite for Defensive Player of the Year.” the article →
Saints
- Tyler ShoughStarting QB · QB
1,986 passing yards · 14 TD, 6 INT · 66.2% completions · 162 rushing yards · 8 games · 13th in the NFL in passing yards
Tyler Shough to be 1st on the depth chart
“He now enters the 2026 season as the Saints' undisputed starter” the article →
“I've got him at QB. I kind of go back and forth somewhere in the QB 10 to 12 range (rest of season)” the article →
- Alvin KamaraRB1 · RB
157 rushing yards on 47 carries · 3 TD · 25 catches for 150 · 7 games · 65th in the NFL in rushing yards
Alvin Kamara to outplay his draft cost (round thirteen)
“why is Alvin Kamara in round thirteen... K Kamara is going to move up now to the contract and he's officially here” the article →
Alvin Kamara to make the roster
“I have the Saints rolling in on the initial 53 man roster with Travis h Chan junior, Alvin Camara, Kendrick Miller, Audrey Guessemme” the article →
- Chris OlaveWR1 · WR
56 catches for 734 yards · 2 TD · 8 games · 6th in the NFL in receiving yards
Chris Olave to outplay his draft cost (wide receiver 12 price tag)
“All in on Chris Alave, wide receiver 12 price tag... So we are undervaluing Chris Alave and his upside.” the article →
Chris Olave to make the roster
“I have the Saints keeping five wide receivers. Chris Olave, Devon Vele, Bryce Lance, Barry Young Brown, no surprises there, and then Kevin Austin junior.” the article →
- Juwan JohnsonTE1 · TE
28 catches for 289 yards · 4 TD · 8 games · 73rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Juwan Johnson to make the roster
“the top three are very clear and obvious. Right? Juwan Johnson, Noah Fant, Oscar Depp” the article →
Juwan Johnson to outplay his draft cost (Late-round only)
“Tight Ends Sleepers*: Juwan Johnson (TE – NO)” the article →
- Chase YoungSack leader · DE
8 sacks · 9 solo tackles · 8 games · 2nd in the NFL in sacks
Chase Young to make the roster
“five edge rushers, Chase Young, Carl Grenison, Cam Jordan, Tyree Wilson, and Freni Jennings” the article →
- Jonas SankerTackle leader · S
31 solo tackles · 8 games · 45th in the NFL in solo tackles
Jonas Sanker to make the roster
“with safety, Justin Reed, Julian Blackman, Jonas Sanker, who's your star corner, or your star defender” the article →
Jonas Sanker to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Taylor leaving, Sanker will be moving from free safety to slot corner.” the article →
Every call on Panthers at Saints
1–22 of 22
Carolina Panthers to beat Saints
I'll take them as the underdog on the road because I think they win this game ... By a touchdown, if not more, despite the fact that it's an NFC South game.
New Orleans Saints to beat Panthers
But I do believe the Saints are going to win this game. I'm going to take the minus two and a half.
Carolina Panthers to beat Saints
I'm on the Carolina side... I'm on the Lions and Panthers.
New Orleans Saints 30 — Panthers 27
I'm gonna go thirty twenty seven saints at home.
New Orleans Saints to beat Panthers
It does feel like a saint spot... So I I do think this is the same spot. Much as I hate to say it.
Carolina Panthers to beat Saints
I'm gonna go with the Panthers.
Carolina Panthers to beat New Orleans Saints
That output should hold up against a weaker defense in New Orleans and should help propel them to snap the losing streak.
Carolina Panthers to beat Saints
Panthers at Saints — Albert Breer: Panthers
New Orleans Saints to beat Panthers
Panthers at Saints — Matt Verderame: Saints
Carolina Panthers to beat Saints
Panthers at Saints — Eva Geitheim: Panthers
Carolina Panthers to beat Saints
Panthers at Saints — Conor Orr: Panthers
New Orleans Saints to beat Panthers
Panthers at Saints — Mike Kadlick: Saints
New Orleans Saints to beat Panthers
Panthers at Saints — John Pluym: Saints
New Orleans Saints to beat Panthers
Panthers at Saints — Gilberto Manzano: Saints
Carolina Panthers to beat Saints
Panthers at Saints — Mitch Goldich: Panthers
Carolina Panthers to beat Saints
We'll see. Give me Carolina.
New Orleans Saints 24 — Panthers 21
Pick: Saints 24, Panthers 21
Carolina Panthers 23 — Saints 20
Panthers 23-20 over Saints
- PendingThe Rich Eisen Show (podcast)Game Outcome Picks2026 season
Carolina Panthers to beat New Orleans
week 10. You're going to New Orleans. I got that as a win.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 - PendingThe Rich Eisen Show (podcast)Game Outcome Picks2026 season
Carolina Panthers to beat Saints
We're at home against the Saints. I think we're gonna sweep the Saints. I got that one also.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 28, 2026 New Orleans Saints to beat Carolina Panthers
I've got them winning on the road up against Carolina to complete that sweep.
New Orleans Saints to beat Carolina Panthers
a win at home up against the Carolina Panthers