The New Orleans Saints won the NFC South divisional title last week, but they’re far from finished. The next goal in mind is securing a playoff bye, letting lesser teams duke it out in the wild card round while the Saints move a step closer to the Super Bowl.
Per the NFL’s algorithms, the Saints can do just that this week by defeating (or tying) the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football – and getting some help from the Green Bay Packers. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers visit the 9-4 Chicago Bears this week, and if they can find a win or tie in Chicago, the Saints get the bye week.