The Saints' defense held Young to 153 yards passing in his home debut. New Orleans (2-0) limited Carolina (0-2) to 239 yards and sacked Young, the top overall pick in the draft, four times.

Carolina (7-9) led 23-0 at halftime, marking the first time since coach Sean Payton was hired by New Orleans in 2006 that the Saints (13-3) were shut out at home in a first half.