Panthers snap 8-game losing streak in win over Saints, Laviska Shenault makes impact in team debut

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.

Laviska Shenault caught a 67-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield, Marquis Haynes returned a fumble 44 yards for a touchdown and the Carolina Panthers defeated the New Orleans Saints 22-14 on Sunday to snap a nine-game losing streak.

Mayfield threw for 170 yards and Christian McCaffrey ran for 108 as the Panthers (1-2) won at home for the first time since beating the Saints 26-7 on Sept. 19, 2021.

Jameis Winston, playing with an injured back, completed 25 of 41 passes for 353 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, while rookie Chris Olave had nine catches for 147 yards for a Saints wide receiver corps that lost Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry and Tre’Quan Smith to injuries in the second half.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates a touchdown throw during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C.  (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina's defense held Winston and the Saints scoreless for three quarters before Mark Ingram cut the lead to 13-7 with a 5-yard TD run.

But then Shenault, acquired in a trade with Jacksonville late in the preseason and activated for the first time Sunday, caught a pass in the flat, juked a defender and raced along the left sideline for a touchdown to give the Panthers some cushion.

VIKINGS' KIRK COUSINS FINDS KJ OSBORN FOR GO-AHEAD TOUCHDOWN, MINNESOTA TOPS DETROIT

Carolina's defense took it from there, intercepting Winston twice in the fourth quarter to put the game away.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (15) runs the ball down the field for 67