The New Orleans Saints outplayed the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football, snatching a win from the jaws of defeat thanks to stellar defensive effort. Injuries and miscues on offense were overcome in a real show of beating adversity. Here’s the three players who stood out most beneath the bright lights.

Safety Vonn Bell

Vonn Bell looked like the second coming of Ronnie Lott against Carolina. The third-year safety exploded with seven tackles (four solo), a sack and another quarterback hit, a tackle for loss of yards, a pass breakup, and a touchdown-saving forced fumble.