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Carolina Panthers (3-3) at New Orleans Saints (3-2)
Mercedes-Benz Superdome | New Orleans, La.
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History: Panthers vs. Saints
- Including their loss in the 2017 playoffs, the Panthers are 25-26 all-time against the Saints, playing New Orleans more than any other opponent in franchise history.
- The series has a total point differential of just 23 (1,146-1,123). Six of the last 10 contests with New Orleans have been decided by five points or fewer.
- Current Streak: Saints W2
- Last matchup: New Orleans won the 2019 season finale, 42-10, at Carolina.
New Orleans (3-2) is coming off a bye before hosting Carolina this week. All eyes will be on the status of wide receiver Michael Thomas, one the NFL's top receivers who hasn't played since he injured an ankle in Week 1. He may make his return to the lineup against Carolina.
Running back Alvin Kamara leads the NFL with seven total touchdowns and is second in the league with 676 scrimmage yards.
Defensive end Trey Hendrickson leads New Orleans in sacks (4.5), pressures (12) and tackles for loss (5).
| Category | Panthers | Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 383.5 (11th) | 378.4 (12th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 116.8 (16th) | 115.0 (18th) |
| Net Passing Yards/Game | 266.7 (9th) | 263.4 (12th) |
| Sacks Allowed | 12 (t-17th) | 7 (t-3rd) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 44.4 (13th) | 48.5 (4th) |
| Points/Game | 23.0 (23rd) | 30.6 (5th) |
| Defense | ||
| Total Yards/Game | 340.5 (11th) | 337.4 (8th) |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 121.7 (18th) | 100.2 (6th) |
| Net Passing Yards/Game | 218.8 (7th) | 237.2 (19th) |
| Sacks | 5 (t-31st) | 13 (t-14th) |
| Third Down Efficiency | 50.7 (29th) | 48.6 (26th) |
| Turnover Margin | +1 (t-13th) | +1 (t-13th) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 23.5 (13th) | 30.0 (24th) |
Stat Nuggets To Know
Team
- The Panthers rank seventh with 218.8 passing yards allowed. That's the second-best average for a Carolina pass defense dating back to 2010 and a full 19.4 yards better than the overall average from 2014-19 (238.2). The Panthers have allowed an opposing passer rating of 86.2, sixth-best in the NFL.
- The Panthers are tied for seventh with nine takeaways. It's their second-most takeaways through six weeks dating back to 2015.
- Wide receivers Robby Anderson and DJ Moore have combined for 1,040 receiving yards, more than any other duo in the NFL. Either Anderson or Moore has ranked in the Top 5 of the league's fastest ball carriers in three of the first six weeks.
- Carolina enters the game ranked 28th in the red zone after converting just 47.8 percent of their red zone opportunities into touchdowns. New Orleans ranks 31st (85.0 percent) in red zone defense and 26th (48.6 percent) in third down defense.
- Panthers' rookies have accounted for 389 total defensive snaps, the most for any Carolina team through the first six weeks of a season.
Individual
- Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater ranks seventh in passing yards (1,676) and fourth in completion percentage (70.9). On third down plays, Bridgewater ranks fifth in passing yards (462), sixth in completions for first downs (25) and third in completion percentage (74.5).
- Wide receiver Robby Anderson is now second in the NFL with 566 receiving yards and is tied for fourth with 40 catches. His 40 receptions tie Christian McCaffrey (2018) for the most in the first six games of a season.
- Since Week 3, running back Mike Davis is eighth in the league in scrimmage yards (406), ninth in rushing yards (271) and leads the league with 21 broken tackles.
- Wide receiver DJ Moore has 474 receiving yards and ranks third among wide receivers with 17.6 yards per reception.
- Safety Jeremy Chinn has a team-high 48 tackles, tied for 11th-most in the NFL. He has the most tackles of any rookie and is tied for fourth most by any rookie in the first six weeks since 2015.
- Linebacker Shaq Thompson has 47 tackles and three games with 10-plus tackles, tied for third-most in the league. Thompson and Chinn have combined for 95 tackles, third-most for any duo in the NFL.
- Defensive tackle Derrick Brown has six tackles for loss which ties for sixth in the NFL and is the most by any rookie.
- Defensive end Brian Burns has 14 QB pressures, tying for 11th in the league.
Chasing Milestones in 2020
- The Panthers need two wins to reach 200 regular season wins. Dating back to 1995, Carolina is 198-207-1 in the regular season.
- Moore needs 111 receiving yards to pass Mark Carrier (2,547) and move into 6th place in franchise history. Moore currently ranks seventh.
- Long snapper JJ Jansen on Sunday will pass Steve Smith (182) for career games played for second-most in franchise history behind John Kasay (221).
Notable Connections
Panthers
- Offensive coordinator Joe Brady was an offensive assistant with New Orleans from 2017-18.
- Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater played for the Saints from 2018-19.
- Cornerback Eli Apple was a Saint in 2018-19.
The Panthers trail the all-time series against the Saints, 27-29. Carolina has played New Orleans more than any other team in its history.
Carolina Panther Luke Kuechly (59) keeps his eyes on New Orleans Saint quarterback Drew Brees at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, September 24, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers' Rod Smart (32) runs past cheering teammates for a 100-yard kick return for a touchdown during the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Oct. 5, 2003. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, December 22, 2013.
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, December 22, 2013.
Carolina Panther Christian McCaffrey (22) makes a reception in the red zone against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, September 24, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the Mercedes Benz Super Dome in New Orleans, LA.
The Carolina Panthers play against the Miami Dolphins during week ten of the regular season on Monday, November 13, 2017, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers play against the Miami Dolphins during week ten of the regular season on Monday, November 13, 2017, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Carolina Panthers play against the Miami Dolphins during week ten of the regular season on Monday, November 13, 2017, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, December 22, 2013.
The Carolina Panthers play against the Miami Dolphins during week ten of the regular season on Monday, November 13, 2017, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the Mercedes Benz Super Dome in New Orleans, LA.
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints in Bank of America Stadium on Thursday, October 30, 2014 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, December 22, 2013.
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, December 22, 2013.
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, December 6, 2015.
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Bank of America Stadium.
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams in action during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panther Curtis Samuel (10) evades New Orleans Saints Marcus Williams at Bank of American Stadium on Sunday, September 24, 2017 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the Mercedes Benz Super Dome in New Orleans, LA.
New Orleans Saints defenders Roman Harper (41) and Jason David (42) try to defend Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) in the second half of their NFL football game in the Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008. Smith caught the long pass to keep the Panthers' game-winning drive alive as they defeated the Saints 33-31. (AP Photo/Chris Martinez)
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints in Bank of America Stadium on Thursday, October 30, 2014 in Charlotte, NC.
New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) looks to pass as Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers (90) defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
The Carolina Panthers play against the Miami Dolphins during week ten of the regular season on Monday, November 13, 2017, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers against the New Orleans Saints during the wild card round of the NFL playoffs at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) scrambles as New Orleans Saints' Charles Grant (94) pursues during the second half of the Panthers' 30-7 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
The Carolina Panthers play against the Miami Dolphins during week ten of the regular season on Monday, November 13, 2017, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, December 6, 2015.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints in Bank of America Stadium on Thursday, October 30, 2014 in Charlotte, NC.
Carolina Panthers play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, December 6, 2015.
New Orleans Saints kicker Olindo Mare right, tries to grab the ball as Steve Weatherford (7) scrambles with Carolina Panthers Richard Marshall after the kick was blocked in the second half of their football game in the Superdome in New Orleans Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. The Panthers won 16-13.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith (89) gets by New Orleans Saints cornerback Fred Thomas on his way to a 15-yard, third-quarter touchdown during an NFL football game in Baton Rouge, La., on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005. The Panthers won 27-10. (AP Photo/Paul Rutherford)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, bottom, lies on the field after being sacked by Carolina Panthers defender Richard Marshall (31) in the second half of their NFL football game in the Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Mark Fields (58) celebrates sacking New Orleans Saints quarterback Aaron Brooks (2), center, on ground (partially obscured), at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002. The Panthers defeated the Saints, 10-6. On ground at right is Saints' Spencer Folau.(AP Photo/Doug Keese)
Carolina Panthers' Ken Lucas, left, intercepts a pass intended for New Orleans Saints' Marques Colston, right, during the third quarter of the Panthers' 30-7 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore (3) scrambles during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers kicker John Kasay, center, is surrounded by his teammates after his field goal as time expired in an NFL football game in the Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007. The Panthers won 16-13. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The celebration begins as Carolina Panthers' Todd Sauerbrun (10) John Kasay (4) and Kris Mangum (86) enjoy their 23-20 victory over the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003, in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Kasay kicked the game-winning field goal in overtime. Leave the field for the Saints is Jay Bellamy (20). Holding for Kasay was punter Todd Souerbrun (10). (AP Photo/Andrew Cohoon)
New Orleans Saints defenders Johnathan Sullivan, left, and Brian Young (66) pursue Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) during the first half of an NFL football game at LSU's Tiger Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005, in Baton Rouge, La. The Panthers won 27-10. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
