The New Orleans Saints (0-0) are 3.5-point favorites when they host the Carolina Panthers (0-0) in an NFC South matchup on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Caesars Superdome. The contest’s point total is set at 41.5.
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TV channel: FOX
Saints Insights
The Saints’ offense got it done last season, as it ranked ninth in the league with 23.6 points per contest. In terms of yards, the team ranked 14th with 5,732 total yards (337.2 per game).
Through the air last season, New Orleans ranked 11th in the NFL in passing yards (3,990) and eighth in passing TDs (28).
On the ground, the Saints accumulated 1,742 total rushing yards (21st in NFL) last season and 3.6 rushing yards per attempt (30th).
New Orleans ranked 18th in the NFL in terms of red-zone efficiency, with a mark of 53.3%. It was 18th in third-down percentage at 38.7%.
Last year, New Orleans was getting it done on defense, with 19.2 points allowed per game (eighth in NFL).
When it came to defending the pass, the Saints’ defense locked things down last season, as it ranked 10th in the league with 3,524 total passing yards allowed. In terms of passing TDs, the team ranked 16th with 22 passing touchdowns allowed.
Against the run, the Saints ranked 22nd in the NFL in rushing yards allowed (2,038) and fourth in rushing TDs allowed (10).
Defensively, New Orleans ranked fourth in the NFL in third-down percentage allowed at 34.5%. In red-zone efficiency allowed, it was eighth (50.0%).
Panthers Insights
The Panthers had one of the bottom scoring offenses in the league last season, ranking 31st in the NFL by tallying 13.9 points per game. Meanwhile, they ranked 32nd in the NFL with 265.3 total yards per contest.
Through the air, Carolina’s passing offense sputtered last season, as it ranked last in the league with 2,741 passing yards (161.2 per game).
On the ground, the Panthers accumulated 1,769 rushing yards last season, ranking 20th in the league. In terms of rushing touchdowns, they ranked 30th in the NFL with seven.
Carolina ranked 27th in the NFL in third-down percentage at 34.1%. In red-zone efficiency, it ranked 21st at 50.0%.
Last season, Carolina was bottom-10 in points allowed, placing 29th in the NFL with 416 points given up (24.5 per contest). It also ranked fourth in total yards allowed (4,997).
When it came to defending the pass, the Panthers were top-10 last season, ranking third in the NFL with 2,916 total passing yards allowed (171.5 allowed per game). They also ranked fourth in passing TDs allowed (19).
Against the run, the Panthers’ defense was ineffective last season, as it ranked 23rd in the league with 2,081 rushing yards allowed (122.4 per game).
On defense, Carolina ranked 15th in the NFL in terms of third-down percentage allowed, with a mark of 38.0%. It was 27th in red-zone efficiency allowed at 63.2%.
Saints Leaders
Derek Carr recorded 3,878 passing yards (228.1 per game) with a 68.4% completion percentage last year, while throwing for 25 touchdowns with eight interceptions.
A year ago Alvin Kamara churned out 694 rushing yards (53.4 per game) and scored five touchdowns. And he tacked on 75 catches for 466 yards and one receiving TD.
Last season Taysom Hill rushed for 401 yards on 81 carries (25.1 yards per game), with four rushing touchdowns. He also caught 33 passes for 291 yards (18.2 per game) and two TDs.
Last season Chris Olave hauled in 87 passes for 1,123 yards (70.2 per game) with five touchdowns.
Rashid Shaheed’s stat line last year showed 46 grabs for 719 yards and five touchdowns. He averaged 47.9 yards per game.
Carl Granderson put together an impressive body of work a year ago, collecting 8.5 sacks, 14.0 TFL and 78 tackles.
Demario Davis’ 2023 campaign saw him total 121 tackles, 12.0 TFL, and 6.5 sacks.
Paulson Adebo intercepted four passes while adding 76 tackles and 18 passes defended a season ago.
Panthers Leaders
Chuba Hubbard rushed for 902 yards on 238 carries (53.1 yards per game) and scored five touchdowns a season ago.
Last year Miles Sanders ran for 432 yards on 129 carries (27.0 yards per game), with one rushing touchdown.
Last year Adam Thielen was targeted 137 times and amassed 103 catches for 1,014 yards with four touchdowns.
Diontae Johnson’s stat line last year was 51 catches for 717 yards and five touchdowns. He averaged 55.2 receiving yards per game.
Jonathan Mingo caught 43 passes on 85 targets for 418 yards, averaging 27.9 receiving yards per game.
Jadeveon Clowney showed out with an impressive stat line of 9.5 sacks, 9.0 TFL and 43 tackles.
Over the course of his 2023 campaign, Josey Jewell racked up 108 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and three sacks.
Last season Jordan Fuller grabbed three interceptions and added 93 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and eight passes defended.
Saints Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/8/2024 |
Carolina |
– |
FOX |
9/15/2024 |
at Dallas |
– |
FOX |
9/22/2024 |
Philadelphia |
– |
FOX |
9/29/2024 |
at Atlanta |
– |
FOX |
10/7/2024 |
at Kansas City |
– |
ESPN |
10/13/2024 |
Tampa Bay |
– |
FOX |
10/17/2024 |
Denver |
– |
Amazon Prime Video |
10/27/2024 |
at Los Angeles |
– |
FOX |
11/3/2024 |
at Carolina |
– |
CBS |
11/10/2024 |
Atlanta |
– |
FOX |
11/17/2024 |
Cleveland |
– |
FOX |
12/1/2024 |
Los Angeles |
– |
FOX |
12/8/2024 |
at New York |
– |
FOX |
12/15/2024 |
Washington |
– |
FOX |
12/23/2024 |
at Green Bay |
– |
ESPN |
12/29/2024 |
Las Vegas |
– |
FOX |
TBD |
at Tampa Bay |
– |
– |
Panthers Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/8/2024 |
at New Orleans |
– |
FOX |
9/15/2024 |
Los Angeles |
– |
CBS |
9/22/2024 |
at Las Vegas |
– |
CBS |
9/29/2024 |
Cincinnati |
– |
FOX |
10/6/2024 |
at Chicago |
– |
FOX |
10/13/2024 |
Atlanta |
– |
FOX |
10/20/2024 |
at Washington |
– |
CBS |
10/27/2024 |
at Denver |
– |
CBS |
11/3/2024 |
New Orleans |
– |
CBS |
11/10/2024 |
New York |
– |
NFL Network |
11/24/2024 |
Kansas City |
– |
CBS |
12/1/2024 |
Tampa Bay |
– |
FOX |
12/8/2024 |
at Philadelphia |
– |
FOX |
12/15/2024 |
Dallas |
– |
FOX |
12/22/2024 |
Arizona |
– |
FOX |
12/29/2024 |
at Tampa Bay |
– |
CBS |
TBD |
at Atlanta |
– |
– |
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