New Orleans Saints: 6 “X-Factors” That Can Help Beat the Panthers
By Bob Rose
Sep 27, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22) scores a touchdown in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
#4. SAINTS NEED TO BUILD ON THE CONFIDENCE OF THEIR FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON
The Saints got their first victory on the road, in dramatic fashion, just before their bye week. Getting off to a strong start will continue to boost the confidence of this young team.
In the upcoming weeks, New Orleans will be starting to get some of their key injured players back (Delvin Breaux, Terron Armstead, and Sheldon Rankins in particular). A victory in this situation, before the team is even near full strength, will be a HUGE momentum builder for the stretch run.
Winning breeds confidence, and if the Saints can beat the defending NFC Champions no matter what the circumstances are, it could be a big morale-builder and propel them to bigger and better things.