New Orleans Saints pulled off the upset to defeat Carolina Panthers. New Orleans Saints entered the game as the underdog, with a 31% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New Orleans Saints refused to go away, chipping away at Carolina Panthers's lead until New Orleans Saints took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Carolina Panthers did not go quietly, recapturing the lead for themselves, until New Orleans Saints regained control for good toward the end of the game.