want to avoid a third consecutive 0-3 start to the regular season.
Sunday's matchup against the Carolina Panthers (2-0) at Bank of America Stadium, however, is no walk in the park when considering how the Saints lost the first two games of the season.
The Saints' dismal performances and lack of consistency on both sides of the ball have raised anxiety within a die-hard fan base starved for success, but quarterback Drew Brees offered a simple message of maintaining faith to supporters.
"Hang in there," Brees said. "We believe. We believe in ourselves and I hope that our fans believe in us, too.