The Panthers face the Saints in New Orleans on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture in Week 15.

The Carolina Panthers, led by quarterback Bryce Young, face the New Orleans Saints, led by quarterback Tyler Shough, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La.

The best candidate is likely second-year wide receiver Jalen Coker, whose 2025 season has been slowed by another calf injury but is starting to pick up steam, as he scored his first touchdown of the year two weeks ago against the LA Rams.

The Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints meet Sunday in a Week 15 matchup in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET.

Panthers RB Rico Dowdle is on the verge of hitting an historic landmark for undrafted free agents in NFL history.

What lies ahead for inconsistent Carolina is the aforementioned with the Bucs, a clash with the formidable Seahawks in Charlotte, and a rematch with the Buccaneers at Tampa in Week 18. That’s not an easy path, and that “winnable game” is against a Saints' team that held Carolina to season lows in points (7) and total yards (175) in Week 10.

The New Orleans Saints have not held real "domefield advantage" for some time now, but against Panthers QB Bryce Young, they remain consistent.