I’ll admit it: I assumed this was a guaranteed Carolina Panthers loss after the New Orleans Saints went up 14-3 in the first quarter. The Panthers struggled down the field on the opening drive while the Saints had their way in everything but the short running game. When they came even close to short, they were generously extended the benefit of the doubt. They never even considered punting, barring the one moment on their third drive that was erased by a Donte Jackson penalty away from the play. Go team.
Monday Morning Optimist: Honestly, that should have been more than a field goal’s difference
