The New Orleans Saints have taken a commanding lead of the NFC South after a 34-31 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Drew Brees was sharp again while dissecting the Panthers defense, throwing three touchdown passes Sunday at home in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. He also helped lead a game-winning drive in the final two minutes after Panthers kicker Joey Slye missed a 28-yard field goal attempt.
Will Lutz had no such problems, knocking through the go-ahead score as time expired.
NFL.@wil_lutz5 connects from 33 yards out and the @Saints WIN! #CARvsNO https://t.co/Cq40otSLNX
It helped the Saints improve to 9-2, four games clear for the division lead with five games remaining.