Final · Kickoff
2006 Regular season · Week 17 · Louisiana Superdome
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The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 31–21 on the road at Louisiana Superdome in Week 17 of the 2006 regular season on December 31, 2006.
The result moved the Panthers to 8–8 and dropped the Saints to 10–6. The Panthers finished 2006 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Saints finished 2006 at 10–6 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. The Panthers’ 31 points were their most in any game of 2006.
In their previous meeting, the Carolina Panthers won 21–18 on October 1, 2006. When they met again, the Carolina Panthers won 16–13 on October 7, 2007. The Panthers swept the 2006 season series.
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 Series tied 8–8 after meeting No. 16 since 1999 Full series history
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.
The No. 8 overall pick is still working with trainers, and the earliest reported return is Week 7 in Paris, with the bye making Week 9 against Cleveland a likelier target.
