Carolina hasn’t won in the Superdome since the end of the 2022 season. If the Panthers break that run, the win over Detroit offers one example of how they can do it. Tetairoa McMillan stretched the passing game, and Chuba Hubbard kept the offense moving on the ground.
That gives you two ways to look at Carolina’s offense. McMillan can get his yards downfield while Hubbard does most of his work on handoffs. A Panthers lead also raises a separate question on the other sideline. How often would the Saints need Tyler Shough to throw?
| Player & prop | Odds | With this result | All games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan Over 65.5 receiving yards |
−110 | 100.0% 3 of 3 CAR wins |
50.0% 4 of 8 games |
| Chuba Hubbard Under 3.5 receptions |
−162 | 100.0% 9 of 9 CAR wins |
73.9% 17 of 23 games |
| Tyler Shough Over 35.5 pass attempts |
−118 | 80.0% 4 of 5 NO losses |
50.0% 4 of 8 games |
Tetairoa McMillan · Over 65.5 receiving yards
McMillan doesn’t need another 14-catch, 192-yard game like the one against Detroit to clear this line. He did it on five catches for 101 yards at Atlanta and on six for 86 at Philadelphia. If New Orleans uses single-high coverage, which Bryce Young has thrown well against this season, there’s room for McMillan to build up yards on throws beyond the short areas.
McMillan’s had 40, 58 and 56 yards in Carolina’s last three games. He still caught six at Green Bay, but his longest reception was 14 yards. The case here depends on Carolina getting some distance out of those catches.
Chuba Hubbard · Under 3.5 receptions
Hubbard ran for 122 yards against Detroit and 120 at Philadelphia, with one catch in each win. He can be central to Carolina’s offense without getting four catches. If New Orleans brings linebacker Kaden Elliss as a fifth rusher, Hubbard also has a role picking up pressure so Young can throw to his receivers.
The price makes Hubbard’s recent catch totals worth a closer look. Hubbard caught four against Denver and seven at Green Bay. If the Saints take away Young’s first read and Carolina starts looking to Hubbard for quick outlets, the fourth catch can come even without much receiving yardage.
Tyler Shough · Over 35.5 pass attempts
Shough threw 38 times in the loss to Pittsburgh as New Orleans managed just 18 yards on 17 team carries. He’s topped 35 attempts in four of five losses this season. If Carolina can get the Saints into longer downs or make them chase points, those throws can pile up even on drives that end in punts.
There’s also a recent example of the Saints staying balanced. Shough had 35 attempts even with overtime against Cleveland, with Audric Estimé contributing 72 rushing yards. Travis Etienne Jr. is back on the active roster, giving New Orleans another way to keep handing off if the game stays within reach.
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How do you see Carolina building its lead?
McMillan’s line fits if you expect Carolina to land some throws downfield. Hubbard’s under fits if you expect those drives to feature him mostly as a runner or blocker. If you see a Carolina lead lasting into the second half, Shough’s attempts are a way to focus on how New Orleans has to respond.
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