A would-be 62-yard field goal attempt was cut to a more manageable 47-yard effort after a borderline late hit.

The Panthers were stunned by the Saints, who saw a game-winning field goal fly through the uprights with two seconds remaining to give them a 20-17 lead they wouldn’t relinquish. The loss not only completes the Saints’ second sweep of the Panthers in three seasons but also drops the Panthers to 7-7 on the season — and robs them of sole possession of the NFC South lead.

The Panthers still can win the NFC South, but the path to do that is much more difficult than if they'd beaten the Saints.

With a victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, the Carolina Panthers would have had an opportunity to clinch their first NFC South title since 2015 in their next game. But the Panthers lost to the Saints 20-17 and will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday with the teams tied for the division lead.

Shough found Chris Olave and Vele again, with Devin Neal breaking off a 15-yard run as New Orleans drove into Panthers territory. More runs and a pass to Johnson put the Saints inside the 5 before Neal ran in a 4-yard score to tie the game.

Rookie QB Tyler Shough leads a thrilling comeback as the New Orleans Saints edge past the Carolina Panthers 20-17, shaking up the Panthers' playoff hopes.