Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints: Gameday information
Everything you need to know about the Carolina Panthers Week 15 contest.
Five consecutive Carolina Panthers losses have a team once in firm control of their own playoff destiny, clinging to hope and needing help from other teams to continue their season. After not receiving any help on Sunday, a loss to New Orleans would not mathematically eliminate Carolina but would essentially end any real hope at making the playoffs.
Half way through, the Panthers appeared poised for their first ever back-to-back winning seasons in franchise history. Fast-forward a few weeks and Carolina is in real jeopardy of posting a losing season. The decline and inability of coach Ron Rivera to right the ship down the stretch could have new owner David Tepper anxious for a potential coaching change.
Facing division leader and rival New Orleans twice over the next three weeks, with a game against Atlanta sandwiched between, doesn’t make for an easy end to the year. The Panthers are a talented bunch but the recent slide doesn’t build much confidence for a positive push to end the year.
Following is everything you need to know in order to prepare for the Panthers and Saints.
Panthers Preview, Predictions and How to Watch
How, what to watch and a final score prediction for New Orleans at Carolina this week.
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These Saints players should draw a significant amount of attention from the Panthers.
Monday Night Football Provides Extra Motivation
The Panthers are 5-2 under Rivera and in need of a good showing.
Keys to Victory
The Panthers need to control the clock and keep Drew Brees off the field in order to win over the Saints.
Gano to Miss Second Straight Game
After suffering a knee injury, kicker Graham Gano is set to miss his second game in a row.
Newton in Focus
Quarterback Cam Newton is focused and ready to perform on Monday Night Football in front of a national television audience.
Performance Analysis - Defense. dark. Next
The Panthers and Saints kickoff is set for 8:15pm ET.