The Carolina Panthers playoff hopes deflated in Monday night’s 12-9 loss to the New Orleans Saints. A 50-yard trick play pass from Christian McCaffrey would give the Panthers their only offensive score of the night. The Saints’ defense was problematic for Carolina, slowing down McCaffrey and their run game. On 56 plays, Panthers gained a measly 197 yards and averaged 3.5 yards per play. Due to lingering right shoulder issues, Cam Newton was unable to throw downfield and to the outside. In perhaps the biggest game changer of the night, D.
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