No one said it would be easy, especially with a midseason quarterback change.

But New Orleans Saints rookie Tyler Shough received invaluable experience in his start against the Los Angeles Rams (a 34-10 loss), and he'll look to apply it Sunday when the Saints (1-8) face the Panthers (5-4) at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

Shough will need support from everywhere: Chris Olave and the receiving corps will have a heavier load after Rashid Shaheed was traded to Seattle ; the defense can't have a repeat Rams performance and dare to dream of success; and the special team units are overdue for a momentum-swinging play.

Here are a few things to pay attention to:

1. DENY DOWDLE

In the last five games, Panthers running back Rico Dowdle has rushed for 652 yards and three touchd

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