The Panthers initially entered the NFL as an expansion franchise in 1995 and since then, they lead the series 2219. The clubs were in the NFC West from 1995-2001 and the rivalry’s continued in the NFC South since 2002. The Saints have a 9-10 record in games played in New Orleans. Of the 41 games, 19 have been decided by eight points or less, with New Orleans winning nine. Of the last 10 meetings, five have been settled by eight points or less. The Saints’ longest winning streak was a five-game stretch from 2000-02. The first meeting in the 2015 series took place on Sept.