It certainly felt like the holiday season had started Thursday night, what with all the gifts being thrown around during the Carolina Panthers’ 23-20 victory over the New Orleans Saints.
But where the Saints offense and Panthers defense were generous in handing opportunity to Cam Newton and the Carolina offense, the latter responded half-heartedly, squandering field position and even presenting the Saints with the dreaded re-gift, at times.
Mario Addison first wrapped a bow on a big ol’ sack and strip of Drew Brees during the Saints’ first drive of the game, giving the Panthers the ball back on the New Orleans 32.