Saints 31, Panthers 17: There’s a reason the Saints swept the Panthers during the regular season. Carolina simply doesn’t match up with the Saints. The Panthers’ inconsistent, pedestrian passing attack lacks the weaponry to attack the Saints where they are vulnerable defensively. Therefore, I can’t see them keeping pace with Drew Brees and Co. The Saints have averaged 33 points a game against the Panthers in their past seven visits to the Superdome. If bad Cam Newton shows up this week, the Panthers could get run out of the Superdome.
Record: 13-3 overall, 8-8 vs.