Who plays
New Orleans @ Carolina
Current records: New Orleans 1-1; Carolina 0-2
What there is to know
The New Orleans Saints are 10-3 against the Carolina Panthers since October 2016, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success on Sunday. New Orleans and Carolina will square off in an NFC South battle at 1 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Panthers winning the first 26-7 at home and New Orleans the second 18-10.
New Orleans was first on the board but had to settle for second at the end of their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday. New Orleans took a 20-10 hit in the loss column. They were their worst enemy and cost themselves 92 yards in penalties. QB Jameis Winston had a memorable game, but not in the way you’d like to be remembered: Despite a touchdown, he threw three interceptions with just 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
Meanwhile, it was all tied 6-6 at halftime, but the Panthers weren’t quite second-half equals to the New York Giants when they met last Sunday. It was a tough game, but Carolina had to settle for a 19-16 loss to the Giants. Despite the loss, Carolina got a solid performance from RB Christian McCaffrey, who rushed for 102 yards on 15 carries.
Most of the team’s points came from the special teams, which contributed ten. K Eddy Pineiro delivered a perfect 3-on-3 match.
This next game should be close, with the Saints only a 3-point favorite. The teams have had ATS issues this season as they are both 0-2.
With both teams hitting sour marks in their previous games, they will no doubt be looking to produce a better result in this one. Giving up five turnovers, New Orleans had struggled to hold on to the ball. We’ll see if the Panthers can exploit this vulnerability.
How to watch
- When: Sunday at 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Bank of America Stadium – Charlotte, North Carolina
- TV: FOX
- Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Saints are 3-point favorites against the Panthers, according to the latest NFL odds.
Over/Under: -110
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Series history
New Orleans has won ten of its last 15 games against Carolina.
- Jan. 02, 2022 – New Orleans 18 vs. Carolina 10
- September 19, 2021 – Carolina 26 vs. New Orleans 7
- Jan. 03, 2021 – New Orleans 33 vs. Carolina 7
- October 25, 2020 – New Orleans 27 vs. Carolina 24
- December 29, 2019 – New Orleans 42 vs. Carolina 10
- November 24, 2019 – New Orleans 34 vs. Carolina 31
- December 30, 2018 – Carolina 33 vs. New Orleans 14
- December 17, 2018 – New Orleans 12 vs. Carolina 9
- January 07, 2018 – New Orleans 31 vs. Carolina 26
- December 03, 2017 – New Orleans 31 vs. Carolina 21
- September 24, 2017 – New Orleans 34 vs. Carolina 13
- November 17, 2016 – Carolina 23 vs New Orleans 20
- October 16, 2016 – New Orleans 41 vs. Carolina 38
- Dec. 6, 2015 – Carolina 41 vs. New Orleans 38
- September 27, 2015 – Carolina 27 vs New Orleans 22