New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers: Full New Orleans Game Preview

The New Orleans Saints will once again attempt to crack the win column Sunday, as they hit the road for an afternoon divisional matchup with the Carolina Panthers.New Orleans is off to an 0-2 start for the second consecutive season, and coach Sean Paytons squad desperately needs to win if its to avoid falling into a deep hole to start the season.Last week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneersupset the Saints in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 26-19, in what was their sixth consecutive home loss.A spirited Tampa Bay defense surprisingly heldPaytons once-feared offense in check, as the Buccaneers defensive front bullied the New Orleans offensive line for much of the game.New Orleans wont find the going any easier in Week 3. The Cam Newton-led Panthers are gunning for their third straight NFC South crown, and theyre off to a 2-0 start.Newton turned in an impressive showing on the ground and through the air in Week 2 as Carolina took down the Houston Texans24-17.Continue reading for a preview of the latest chapter of this intense divisional rivalry. Kickoff is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET/noon CT.Begin Slideshow
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