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Big Dill Sports coming in hot from the Dome, and whew, the Saints turned the Superdome into a sound booth for drama. Carolina came out composed — a methodical first drive capped by Rico Dowdle’s 4‑yard rumble had the Cats up 7-0. Bryce Young (15/24, 162 yards, 1 TD; 49 rush yards) kept the chains moving with his legs, and a late-half Ryan Fitzgerald 40‑yarder nudged Carolina in front 10-7 at the break. New Orleans answered with rookie back Devin Neal (7 carries, 28 yards, TD) pounding in a short score — and with Alvin Kamara still sidelined, the kid’s touches mattered. (espn.com)

Third quarter, Young put some sauce on it. After a penalty set up a long down-and-distance, he dropped a dime to rookie Jalen Coker (4/59, TD) for a gorgeous 32‑yard strike to make it 17-7, Panthers. The Saints steadied, though. Tyler Shough (24/32, 272 yards, 1 TD; 32 rush yards) kept taking the layups, leaned on Devaughn Vele (5/69) in the seams, and Charlie Smyth trimmed it to 17-10 with a 42-yarder. The Carolina front swarmed for a stretch — sacks by D.J. Wonnum and friends stalled one red‑zone march — but the Saints kept knocking.

Then the lights got bright. Shough found his dude Chris Olave (6/85, TD) on a string of heaters, including a 12‑yard laser to tie it with 2:29 left. One stop later, New Orleans played the clock like a fiddle, and the Irish rookie kicker stepped into the spotlight: Smyth drilled a 47‑yarder in the final seconds for the 20-17 winner. That’s back‑to‑back statement moments for the IPP product who splashed a 56‑yard bomb two weeks ago; this one sent the Dome into full‑tilt party mode. (espn.com)

Big Dill of the Game: Chris Olave. The stat line pops — 6 catches, 85 yards, and the game‑tying TD — but it was the timing that flipped momentum and opened the door for the walk‑off. Shough spread it, Smyth sealed it, but Olave’s fourth‑quarter takeover was the hinge. Until next time, keep your head on a swivel and your snacks within reach — because ballin’ is a Big Dill. (espn.com)