The Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints will meet in a divisional clash this weekend, and the vibes around each squad couldn't be more different. Carolina just sprung a huge upset against the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field, and New Orleans just got shelled by the Los Angeles Rams .

Anyone who thought about writing off the Panthers as playoff contenders can forget it because they just pulled off one of the most surprising results of the season with their 16-13 win over the Packers. Running back Rico Dowdle , who wrestled the starting job from Chuba Hubbard , has given the offense a little more juice. He went for 141 total yards and two touchdowns against a stout Green Bay defense. After an 0-2 start, the Panthers have rattled off five wins in their last seven games.

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