Fleur-de-Links: January 6, 2012
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| Final - 1.1.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| New Orleans Saints | 14 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 45 |
Your daily collection of New Orleans Saints news from around the web.
Your daily collection of New Orleans Saints news from around the web.
Your daily collection of New Orleans Saints news from around the web.
HansDat's Hot Reads Review. Check out the analysis of the five keys to victory identified prior to the Saints' 45-17 win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 17.
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Your daily collection of New Orleans Saints news from around the web.
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A look at seven statistical highlights from the final week of the 2011 regular season.
Personal photos of Dave's Saints vs. Panthers gameday experience at the Superdome this past Sunday.
The Bayou Wrecking Krewe is ready for the playoffs after beating up the Panthers.
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| New Orleans | 14 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 45 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 13:21 left: New Orleans Touchdown - 35-yard run by Chris Ivory. (John Kasay extra point is good). 4 plays, 80 yds, 1:39 min. |
| 13:21 left: John Kasay extra point is good. 4 plays, 80 yds, 1:39 min. |
| 6:42 left: Carolina Touchdown - 12-yard pass from Cam Newton to Steve Smith. (Olindo Mare extra point is good). 11 plays, 80 yds, 6:39 min. |
| 6:42 left: Olindo Mare extra point is good. 11 plays, 80 yds, 6:39 min. |
| 2:50 left: New Orleans Touchdown - 15-yard pass from Drew Brees to Marques Colston. (John Kasay extra point is good). 9 plays, 83 yds, 3:52 min. |
| 2:50 left: John Kasay extra point is good. 9 plays, 83 yds, 3:52 min. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 5:50 left: Carolina Field Goal - 41-yarder by Olindo Mare. 6 plays, 13 yds, 2:31 min. |
| 2:42 left: New Orleans Field Goal - 43-yarder by John Kasay. 9 plays, 55 yds, 3:08 min. |
| 1:18 left: Carolina Touchdown - 29-yard run by Jonathan Stewart. (Olindo Mare extra point is good). 5 plays, 80 yds, 1:24 min. |
| 1:18 left: Olindo Mare extra point is good. 5 plays, 80 yds, 1:24 min. |
| 0:07 left: New Orleans Touchdown - 42-yard pass from Drew Brees to Marques Colston. (John Kasay extra point is good). 6 plays, 81 yds, 1:11 min. |
| 0:07 left: John Kasay extra point is good. 6 plays, 81 yds, 1:11 min. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 8:54 left: New Orleans Touchdown - 19-yard pass from Drew Brees to Jimmy Graham. (John Kasay extra point is good). 6 plays, 61 yds, 3:28 min. |
| 8:54 left: John Kasay extra point is good. 6 plays, 61 yds, 3:28 min. |
| 3:47 left: New Orleans Touchdown - 1-yard pass from Drew Brees to Jed Collins. (John Kasay extra point is good). 7 plays, 44 yds, 3:23 min. |
| 3:47 left: John Kasay extra point is good. 7 plays, 44 yds, 3:23 min. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 12:15 left: New Orleans Touchdown - 9-yard pass from Drew Brees to Darren Sproles. (John Kasay extra point is good). 7 plays, 68 yds, 3:50 min. |
| 12:15 left: John Kasay extra point is good. 7 plays, 68 yds, 3:50 min. |
| Team statistics | Carolina | New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 301 5.9 51 | 617 8.5 73 |
| Time of Possession | 25:26 | 34:34 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 21 9 9 3 | 33 10 23 0 |
| Third Down Conversions | 0-5-0% | 6-9-67% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 0-0-0% | 0-1-0% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 137 15-25 5.1 1-0 2-21 | 409 31-38 10.8 1-53 0-0 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 164 24 6.8 | 208 35 5.9 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 37 0-0 2-37 | 99 3-45 2-54 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 2 1-1 1-0 | 1 0-0 1-53 |
| Penalties-Yards | 1-5 | 6-60 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 4-45.8 (29.5) | 1-44.0 (44.0) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 71 43 28 | 43 29 14 |