Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints 33 to 31
Sunday, December 28, 2008, Week 17The Carolina Panthers played the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans on Sunday, December 28, 2008, Week 17 of the 2008 season. The Panthers won by a score of 33-31. The Panthers swept the Saints for the 2008 season. With this game, the Saints finished the season 6-2-0 at home, while the Panthers finished 4-4-0 on the road for the 2008 season.
The Saints finished the season with a record of 8-8-0, while the Panthers finished the season at 12-4-0.
Carolina Panthers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 478 | 244 | 234 | 0 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John Fox Assistant Head Coach: Jim Skipper Offensive Coordinator: Jeff Davidson Defensive Coordinator: Mike Trgovac Special Teams Coordinator: Danny Crossman Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Mike McCoy Quarterbacks Coach: Mike McCoy Wide Receivers Coach: Richard Williamson Offensive Line Coach: Dave Magazu Running Backs Coach: Jim Skipper Tight Ends Coach: Geep Chryst Offensive Quality Control Coach: Geep Chryst Defensive Line Coach: Sal Sunseri Linebackers Coach: Ken Flajole Safeties Coach: Mike Gillhamer Defensive Backs Coach: Tim Lewis Defensive Quality Control Coach: Sam Mills III Special Teams Assistant Coach: Matt House Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jerry Simmons Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Matt House General Manager: Marty Hurney Director of Football Operations: Brandon Beane
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 417 | 367 | 50 | 2 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Sean Payton Assistant Head Coach: Joe Vitt Offensive Coordinator: Doug Marrone Defensive Coordinator: Gary Gibbs Special Teams Coordinator: Greg McMahon Quarterbacks Coach: Pete Carmichael Jr. Wide Receivers Coach: Curtis Johnson Running Backs Coach: Aaron Kromer Tight Ends Coach: Terry Malone Offensive Assistant Coach: Joe Lombardi Defensive Line Coach: Ed Orgeron Linebackers Coach: Joe Vitt Secondary Coach: Dennis Allen Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Travis Jones Assistant Secondary Coach: Tony Oden Assistant Special Teams Coach: Mike Mallory Coaching Assistant: Adam Zimmer, Carter Sheridan, Mike Cerullo, Joe Alley Head Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dan Dalrymple Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Charles Byrd, Adam Bailey Owner: Tom Benson General Manager: Mickey Loomis Executive Vice President: Mickey Loomis Video Assistant: Marcus Ungaro