The New Orleans Saints, coming off a tough trip to Los Angeles, will look to end their six-game losing streak as they head east to play the Carolina Panthers in a NFC South matchup.
Carolina is arguably the worst team in the NFL, sitting at 1-7 on the season. After benching Bryce Young for Andy Dalton a few weeks prior, Young will be back under center on Sunday after Dalton suffered a fractured thumb in a car accident.
Kickoff inside Bank of America Stadium is set for Noon on Sunday, November 3rd.
DEREK CARR RETURNS
Saints quarterback Derek Carr is set to return from an Oblique injury that he suffered against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football four weeks ago. Since then, Spencer Rattler has started the three games and played well at points, but the offense sputtered down the stretch of games. Now, Carr looks to come back and get the offense back rolling and end the six-game skid for the Black and Gold.
DEFENSIVE STRUGGLES LATE
During the first two games of the season, the Saints have outscored 91-24 and a 2-0 start. Since then, New Orleans has been outscored 182-94 and have been 0-6. Giving up just over 30 points a game, the Saints’ defense will be looking for a way to right the ship against a fellow struggling division rival.
DISCONNECT IN BIG EASY?
Anytime a team loses six straight like the Saints have, it’s obvious to have a little discoure. However, could there be more of a disconnect between the coaches and players than normal? Dennis Allen currently holds the worst winning percentage among active coaches and one of the worst in NFL history, but the frustration among the fanbase is rising to a new high.
SERIES RECORD: Saints lead 32-28
Last 5 Meetings:
2024: SAINTS 47 – PANTHERS 10
2023: SAINTS 28 – PANTHERS 6
2023: SAINTS 20 – PANTHERS 17
2022: SAINTS 14 – PANTHERS 22
2022: SAINTS 18 – PANTHERS 10
STAT LEADERS
Saints
Derek Carr: 90-128, 989 Yards, 8 TD, 4 INT
Alvin Kamara: 121 Carries, 506 Yards, 6 TD
Chris Olave: 31 Catches, 387 Yards, 1 TD
Bryan Bresee & Alontae Taylor: 4 Sacks
Paulson Adebo: 52 Tackles (43 Solo), 3 INT
Blake Grupe: 13-of-14 Field Goals, Long of 57, 18-of-20 PAT
Panthers
Andy Dalton: 106-160 989 Yards, 7 TD, 6 INT
Chuba Hubbard: 118 Carries, 593 Yards, 3 TD
Xavier Legette: 22 Catches, 211 Yards, 3 TD
Xavier Woods: 56 Tackles (34 Solo), 1 INT
A’Shawn Robinson: 2 sacks
Eddy Piniero: 9-of-10 Field Goals, Long of 48, 13-of-13 PAT
INJURY REPORT:
Saints
Marshon Lattimore, Hamstring, Out
Kool-Aid McKinstry, Hamstring, Out
Kendre Miller, Hamstring, Out
Bub Means, Ankle, Out
Rico Payton, Back, Questionable
Cedrick Wilson Jr., Hip, Questionable
Nick Saldiveri, Shoulder, Questionable
Shane Lemieux, Knee, Questionable
Nephi Sewell, Knee, Questionable
John Ridgeway, Oblique, Questionable
Panthers
Ikem Ekwonu, Ankle, Out
Feleipe Franks, Concussion, Out
Jammie Robinson, Knee, Out
DJ Johnson, Ankle, Questionable
Xavier Legette, Toe, Questionable
Tommy Tremble, NA, Questionable
Adam Thielen, Doubtful