As a result of Tampa Bay’s loss Thursday night to Atlanta, the Carolina Panthers (7-6) can take sole possession of first place in the NFC South with a win in New Orleans against the Saints (3-10).

These teams met back on November 9 with the Saints winning 17-7. The New Orleans defense owned the day limiting the Panthers to a mere 73 yards rushing and just 175 yards of total offense. No doubt Carolina needs a more balanced attack this weekend.

The Panthers are coming off their bye. In their last game, Bryce Young and co. upset Matthew Stafford and the Rams, 31-28. In that game, Carolina threw for 194 yards and rushed for 164 yards. Last weekend the Saints won in Tampa, 24-20. Rookie Tyler Shough rushed for two touchdowns and threw for 144 yards in the win. If New Orleans can win Sun

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