New Orleans Saints: 6 “X-Factors” That Can Help Beat the Panthers
By Bob Rose
Sep 8, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry (24) in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
#1. WEAKNESS IN THE CAROLINA SECONDARY
Much has been written about the Saints injury woes at cornerback, but the Carolina secondary has been very vulnerable on almost a weekly basis.
Saints QB Drew Brees and his talented group of receivers should have a big day against a Panthers team that is starting rookies at both outside boundary CB positions, with one of those rookies (James Bradberry) expected to miss the game with a turf toe injury.
It’s not often that the Saints can have a huge day against the Panthers defense stats-wise, but this week could be an exception to that rule.