So much of the storyline for the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers involves Baker Mayfield, but there are key matchups that will have significant impact on the outcome of this game that don t involve either quarterback.
Facing a must-win situation to keep postseason hopes alive, New Orleans will need a much better offensive performance than they got in their first matchup against the Panthers.
CAROLINA (5-10) at NEW ORLEANS (7-8) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox BETTING LINE: Saints by 6½, according to FanDuel SportsBook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Panthers 5-10; Saints 7-8. SERIES RECORD: Saints lead 28-26. LAST MEETING: Panthers beat Saints 26-7 on Sept. 19, 2021, at Carolina. LAST WEEK: Panthers lost to Buccaneers 32-6; Saints lost to Dolphins 20-3.