Quick Hitting Stats In Panthers vs Saints

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PANTHERS

  • Panthers lead series 6-5 in the Ron Rivera era.
  • Over the last five meetings, Cam Newton is averaging 269 passing yards per game and 41.8 rushing yards per game. He had 37 first downs and six touchdowns rushing over the first 10 contests.
  • Carolina is 2-3 at home this season after boasting the NFL's longest home winning streak at 14 in a row.
  • 0-3 in the division to this point and cannot afford a loss to the Saints (or anyone left) if they want to keep pace in the NFC South.
  • 1-0 in the NFL's new Thursday Color Rush games with all blue.
  • Will look to break 100 yards rushing for the first time in three games. 
  • Tied for 10th most in sacks given up with 23.
  • Defense is 5th in the league with 27 sacks, three back from leading Bills.

SAINTS

  • 3rd in NFC South with 4-5 record and 1-1 in the division.
  • Lead the NFL in total offense (427.7 YPG) and passing (322.7 YPG).
  • Second in NFL in points per game with 29.4 (Atlanta is first with 32).
  • Defense is coming off a solid performance against the Broncos, posting 6 sacks.
  • Have only rushed for 100 yards or more in four of last eleven meetings against Carolina (Rivera era).
  • 3-2 record since defeating the Panthers in New Orleans
  • Average 24 points at Bank of America stadium since 2011

Written by Tripp Morgan. Follow him on Twitter @TrippMorgan6

Article pictures of Panthers by Jesse Fraetis photography. www.fraetisphotography.com

Panthers Send Falcons Back to Atlanta "Chicken-Fried"

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Panthers Send Falcons Back to Atlanta "Chicken-Fried"

What a time to be alive.  The Panthers are 13-0 and just keep on rolling with the latest drubbing, a 38-0 shutout victory over the fading Falcons.  This game was over immediately as the offense scored touchdowns on its first three drives while racking up a franchise record 260 yards in the first quarter alone.  The Panthers dominated every aspect of this game, but let's take a closer look at the finer details leading to the Panthers 17th straight regular season victory.

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Open Mic: NFC South Bad Enough to Win?

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Grab the mic Panther fans and let the nation know!  Open Mic is an open discussion thread. Just drop a comment in the comments section below.  Respond to other fans, and as always #KeepPounding.

With Atlanta's loss to Green Bay and the Panthers win over the Saints, Carolina is a half game back from the division lead.  Here again.  Can the Panthers pull it off?  Will they?

Open Mic: Is Steve Smith Greatest Receiver Under 6'?

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Grab the mic Panther fans and let the nation know!  Open Mic is an open discussion thread. Just drop a comment in the comments section below.  Respond to other fans, and as always #KeepPounding.

It's been tough watching Carolina's greatest offensive player ever rip it up on another team. If there is one consoling aspect, it's that he has devasted the NFC South, and somehow simultaneously kept the Panthers in the division race.

It's his play this season that has C3 asking, "Is Smitty the all-time greatest receiver under six feet tall?"

Open Mic: How many games will Panthers win?

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Grab the mic Panther fans and let the nation know!  Open mic is an open discussion thread. Just drop a comment in the comments section below.  Respond to other fans, and as always #KeepPounding.

Right now the Panthers sit at 3rd place of the NFC South at 3-7-1.  Who many games will the Panthers win in 2014?  Can they realistically win out and repeat as NFC South Champions?