Carolina Panthers ball control, other keys to win vs. New Orleans Saints

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 24: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts against the New Orleans Saints during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 24: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts against the New Orleans Saints during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – SEPTEMBER 24: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts against the New Orleans Saints during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

The Carolina Panthers conclude Week 15 with a Monday Night Football game against the New Orleans Saints.

Another loss last week leaves the Carolina Panthers with only three opportunities for a win in the entire second half of the season. Two of those games come against NFC South divisional rival and leader, New Orleans Saints with the first on Monday Night Football this week.

Last time Carolina was in front of a national television audience they were embarrassed by the Pittsburgh Steelers, beginning the current five game slide. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger passed for 328 yards and five touchdowns against a Panthers secondary that has struggled this season.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees is enjoying a monster year of his own and is expected to also test the back end of the Carolina defense. Top wide receiver Michael Thomas, tight end Benjamin Watson and Alvin Kamara out of the backfield, provide numerous weapons at Brees’ disposal.

Continue to see how the Panthers counter their attack, win, and remain in the playoff conversation.