Final · Kickoff
2011 Regular season · Week 5 · Bank of America Stadium
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The New Orleans Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 30–27 on the road at Bank of America Stadium in Week 5 of the 2011 regular season on October 9, 2011. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Saints to 4–1 and dropped the Panthers to 1–4. It was the Saints’ fourth straight win. The Saints finished 2011 at 13–3 and lost in the Divisional round. The Panthers finished 2011 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 34–3 on November 7, 2010. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 45–17 on January 1, 2012.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Saints lead the series 13–12 after meeting No. 25 since 1999 Full series history
Jefferson returns from the ankle sprain that cost him the win over Miami, while Minnesota holds Addison and Odell Beckham Jr. out against the Saints.
New Orleans will add its greatest quarterback to the Superdome's Ring of Honor on Sunday, two months after his first-ballot enshrinement in Canton. He also receives his Hall of Fame ring during the ceremony.
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
