The Carolina Panthers will be looking for their first win in over a month when they visit the New Orleans Saints Sunday afternoon.
The Panthers dropped their fifth straight game in a 32-6 home loss to Tampa Bay last week, while the Saints fell 20-3 at home against Miami.
New Orleans is a 6.5-point favourite to win on the NFL odds, with a total of 38.0.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Carolina got the better of New Orleans back in September, with the Panthers pulling out a 26-7 home win. Sam Darnold threw for 305 yards and two touchdowns with one interception in the win. Jameis Winston threw for 111 yards and two interceptions in the loss, before suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 8. The Over has hit in the last eight games played in New Orleans between these teams.
The Panthers are riding a five-game losing streak straight up and against the spread. They’re 5-10 ATS for the season and have failed to cover in six of their last seven games. The total has gone Over in five of Carolina’s last six games.
New Orleans has struggled at home this season, dropping five of seven games at Caesars Superdome. They’re 7-8 ATS overall and just 1-5 ATS in their last six home games. The total has gone Under in the Saints’ last five games.
Carolina Panthers
Carolina’s troubles continued in a blowout loss to the Bucs last week. Neither of their quarterbacks could gain any momentum. Cam Newton started the game but after throwing an early interception, head coach Matt Rhule split reps between Newton and Darnold. Newton went 7-for-13, finishing with 61 passing yards, no TDs and an interception. Darnold went 15-for-32, finishing with 190 passing yards and no TDs. It was Darnold’s first game action since Nov. 11 and he was immediately booed when he stepped on the field. It will be straight back into the fire for Darnold though, as Rhule has already announced him as the starter on Sunday. Darnold will likely have a longer leash than Newton had last week. Newton has lost 13 straight games as Carolina’s starter, including all five this year, dating back to the 2018 season.
The Panthers are now 2-10 SU and ATS since starting the season 3-0 SU and ATS. Carolina’s defence has given up an average of 30.4 points per game and been outscored by an average of 16 points on their current losing streak.
New Orleans Saints
The Saints were decimated by COVID last week, losing 16 players off the active roster, including quarterbacks Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian. With Winston already done for the season, that effectively forced New Orleans to start fourth-string rookie Ian Book. Book completed 12 of 20 passes for 135 yards an no TDs. He also threw two interceptions, including a pick-6 in his first career series, and was sacked eight times. Hill is expected to start on Sunday.
Left tackle Terron Armstead, who missed the last two games with a knee injury, is doubtful to play on Sunday. Wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith is questionable to play after leaving last week’s game early with a chest injury.
NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Panthers vs. Saints?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 27 Dec 1:05pm | CAR | -7 -110 | O +38 -110 |
Closing 2 Jan 9:07pm | CAR | -7 +104 | O +37 -110 |
- Regular Season
Panthers Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
6 |
Rushing |
612 |
Passing |
2527 |
Receiving |
93 |
Sacks |
11 |
Interceptions |
2 |
Touchdowns |
9 |
Rushing |
898 |
Passing |
1170 |
Receiving |
47 |
Sacks |
12.5 |
Interceptions |
3 |
- Regular Season
Saints Team Leaders
Touchdowns |
6 |
Rushing |
612 |
Passing |
2527 |
Receiving |
93 |
Sacks |
11 |
Interceptions |
2 |
Touchdowns |
9 |
Rushing |
898 |
Passing |
1170 |
Receiving |
47 |
Sacks |
12.5 |
Interceptions |
3 |
Weather

temp | 60 |
condition | cloudy |
wind | Northwest 14mph |
Injuries
Derrick Brown (DT)
Robby Anderson (WR)
Yetur Gross-Matos (DE)
Terrace Marshall Jr. (WR)
Shi Smith (WR)
C.J. Henderson (CB)
Tommy Tremble (TE)
C.J. Henderson (CB)
Sean Chandler (S)
Darryl Johnson (DE)
Caleb Benenoch (T)
Marcus Davenport (DE)
Taysom Hill (QB)
Ty Montgomery (RB)
Bradley Roby (DB)
Albert Huggins (DT)
P.J. Williams (DB)
Erik McCoy (C)
Marcus Williams (S)
Taysom Hill (QB)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Derrick Brown (DT) | Ques Sun | Elbow - 06 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Brown is hindered by an elbow injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Buccaneers on Sunday. |
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Robby Anderson (WR) | Ques Sun | Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Anderson is hindered by a quad injury, and it is unclear if he will partake in Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers. |
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Yetur Gross-Matos (DE) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Gross-Matoshas been moved to the IR/COVID-19 list, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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Terrace Marshall Jr. (WR) | I-R | Foot - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Marshall Jr. has ended up on the injured reserve list due to a foot injury. |
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Shi Smith (WR) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Smith will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list. |
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C.J. Henderson (CB) | Ques Sun | Knee - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
Henderson is nursing a knee ailment, leaving his status for Sunday's clash with the Buccaneers in question. |
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Tommy Tremble (TE) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 31 / 12 / 21 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
Tremble will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list. |
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C.J. Henderson (CB) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 31 / 12 / 21 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
Henderson is bothered by a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Saints on Sunday. |
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Sean Chandler (S) | Doub Sun | Groin - 30 / 12 / 21 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
Chandler sat out the last game with a groin injury, and it is unlikely that he will be available for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. |
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Darryl Johnson (DE) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 30 / 12 / 21 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
Johnson has been assigned to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be established when he can return. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Caleb Benenoch (T) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 08 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Benenoch has been added to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be decided when he will return to action. |
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Marcus Davenport (DE) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Davenport is battling an ankle injury, and it has yet to be announced if he will suit up for Sunday's game versus the Falcons. |
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Taysom Hill (QB) | day-to-day | Finger - 05 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Hill was removed from Sunday's tilt with a lisfranc foot injury, and he will not return. |
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Ty Montgomery (RB) | Ques Sun | Back - 05 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Montgomery has a back injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be available for Sunday's matchup with the Falcons. |
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Bradley Roby (DB) | Out Sun | Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Roby has a shoulder injury, and he will not take the field against the Falcons on Sunday. |
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Albert Huggins (DT) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 04 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Huggins has been posted to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be established when he can return. |
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P.J. Williams (DB) | Out Sun | Ankle - 03 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
Williams was forced form the last contest with an ankle injury, and he will not suit up against the Falcons on Sunday. |
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Erik McCoy (C) | Ques Sun | Illness - 01 / 01 / 22 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
McCoy was absent from the last game with an illness, and it is unclear if he will face the Falcons on Sunday. |
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Marcus Williams (S) | Ques Sun | Illness - 01 / 01 / 22 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
Williams sat out the last game due to an illness, and it is undecided if he will take the field on Sunday versus the Falcons. |
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Taysom Hill (QB) | Prob Sun | Finger - 30 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
Hill is expected to be active against the Panthers on Sunday despite a right finger injury. |
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CAROLINA PANTHERS
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NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
19
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 27 Dec 1:05pm CAR -7 -110 O +38 -110 Closing 2 Jan 9:07pm CAR -7 +104 O +37 -110 -
- Regular Season
Panthers Team Leaders
Touchdowns 6
Rushing 612
Passing 2527
Receiving 93
Sacks 11
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 9
Rushing 898
Passing 1170
Receiving 47
Sacks 12.5
Interceptions 3
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- Regular Season
Saints Team Leaders
Touchdowns 6
Rushing 612
Passing 2527
Receiving 93
Sacks 11
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 9
Rushing 898
Passing 1170
Receiving 47
Sacks 12.5
Interceptions 3
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Weather
temp 60 condition cloudy wind Northwest 14mph -
Injuries
Derrick Brown (DT)
Ques Sun Elbow - 06 / 01 / 22Robby Anderson (WR)
Ques Sun Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22Yetur Gross-Matos (DE)
Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 01 / 22Terrace Marshall Jr. (WR)
I-R Foot - 05 / 01 / 22Shi Smith (WR)
Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 01 / 22C.J. Henderson (CB)
Ques Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22Tommy Tremble (TE)
Out indefinitely Illness - 31 / 12 / 21C.J. Henderson (CB)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 31 / 12 / 21Sean Chandler (S)
Doub Sun Groin - 30 / 12 / 21Darryl Johnson (DE)
Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 21Caleb Benenoch (T)
Out indefinitely Illness - 08 / 01 / 22Marcus Davenport (DE)
Ques Sun Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22Taysom Hill (QB)
day-to-day Finger - 05 / 01 / 22Ty Montgomery (RB)
Ques Sun Back - 05 / 01 / 22Bradley Roby (DB)
Out Sun Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22Albert Huggins (DT)
Out indefinitely Illness - 04 / 01 / 22P.J. Williams (DB)
Out Sun Ankle - 03 / 01 / 22Erik McCoy (C)
Ques Sun Illness - 01 / 01 / 22Marcus Williams (S)
Ques Sun Illness - 01 / 01 / 22Taysom Hill (QB)
Prob Sun Finger - 30 / 12 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Derrick Brown (DT) Ques Sun Elbow - 06 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Brown is hindered by an elbow injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Robby Anderson (WR) Ques Sun Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Anderson is hindered by a quad injury, and it is unclear if he will partake in Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.
Yetur Gross-Matos (DE) Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Gross-Matoshas been moved to the IR/COVID-19 list, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Terrace Marshall Jr. (WR) I-R Foot - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Marshall Jr. has ended up on the injured reserve list due to a foot injury.
Shi Smith (WR) Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Smith will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list.
C.J. Henderson (CB) Ques Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Henderson is nursing a knee ailment, leaving his status for Sunday's clash with the Buccaneers in question.
Tommy Tremble (TE) Out indefinitely Illness - 31 / 12 / 21 0-2 0-2 + - Tremble will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list.
C.J. Henderson (CB) Ques Sun Shoulder - 31 / 12 / 21 0-2 0-2 + - Henderson is bothered by a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Saints on Sunday.
Sean Chandler (S) Doub Sun Groin - 30 / 12 / 21 0-2 0-2 + - Chandler sat out the last game with a groin injury, and it is unlikely that he will be available for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Darryl Johnson (DE) Out indefinitely Illness - 30 / 12 / 21 0-2 0-2 + - Johnson has been assigned to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be established when he can return.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Caleb Benenoch (T) Out indefinitely Illness - 08 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Benenoch has been added to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be decided when he will return to action.
Marcus Davenport (DE) Ques Sun Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Davenport is battling an ankle injury, and it has yet to be announced if he will suit up for Sunday's game versus the Falcons.
Taysom Hill (QB) day-to-day Finger - 05 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Hill was removed from Sunday's tilt with a lisfranc foot injury, and he will not return.
Ty Montgomery (RB) Ques Sun Back - 05 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Montgomery has a back injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be available for Sunday's matchup with the Falcons.
Bradley Roby (DB) Out Sun Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Roby has a shoulder injury, and he will not take the field against the Falcons on Sunday.
Albert Huggins (DT) Out indefinitely Illness - 04 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Huggins has been posted to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it has yet to be established when he can return.
P.J. Williams (DB) Out Sun Ankle - 03 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Williams was forced form the last contest with an ankle injury, and he will not suit up against the Falcons on Sunday.
Erik McCoy (C) Ques Sun Illness - 01 / 01 / 22 1-1 0-2 + - McCoy was absent from the last game with an illness, and it is unclear if he will face the Falcons on Sunday.
Marcus Williams (S) Ques Sun Illness - 01 / 01 / 22 1-1 0-2 + - Williams sat out the last game due to an illness, and it is undecided if he will take the field on Sunday versus the Falcons.
Taysom Hill (QB) Prob Sun Finger - 30 / 12 / 21 1-1 0-2 + - Hill is expected to be active against the Panthers on Sunday despite a right finger injury.