Final · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 17 · Mercedes-Benz Superdome
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The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints 44–38 on the road at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in Week 17 of the 2012 regular season on December 30, 2012. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 6 points.
The 82 combined points were the most in any game of Week 17.
The result moved the Panthers to 7–9 and dropped the Saints to 7–9. It was the Panthers’ fourth straight win. The Panthers finished 2012 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Saints finished 2012 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Panthers’ 44 points were their most in any game of 2012.
In their previous meeting, the Carolina Panthers won 35–27 on September 16, 2012. When they met again, the New Orleans Saints won 31–13 on December 8, 2013. The Panthers swept the 2012 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 14–14 after meeting No. 28 since 1999 Full series history
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.
Atlanta ran for five touchdowns to tie a club record and moved into a share of first place in the NFC South, but lost Za’Darius Smith and Jake Matthews to injuries.
