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New Orleans Saints: Complete roster breakdown vs. Carolina Panthers

ByJason Reed|
TAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints runs back out to the field during the third quarter of a football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints runs back out to the field during the third quarter of a football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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Offense:

Quarterback: Advantage, New Orleans Saints

There really is not much of a debate here. On one hand, you have a Hall of Fame quarterback that will go down as one of the best ever inDrew Breesand a rookie quarterback inKyle Allenthat just recently won this job.

To be fair, Allen has been pretty good for Carolina in replacingCam Newtonbut he is still no Drew Brees.

Running back: Advantage, Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers are one of few teams that have the running back advantage over the Saints and that is because ofChristian McCaffrey. McCaffrey has been so good this year that he is on pace to break the yards from scrimmage record and has inserted himself in the MVP discussion.

The Panthers would not be 5-5 if they did not have McCaffrey and the biggest key to beating Carolina is limiting (because you cannot fully stop) McCaffrey.Alvin KamaraandLatavius Murrayare one of the best duos in the league, if not the best, but still are not McCaffrey.

Wide receiver: Advantage, New Orleans Saints

The Panthers have McCaffrey and the Saints haveMichael Thomas, who is finally getting the credit he deserves and if the chips fall correctly, could actually be in the running to make history as the first-ever wide receiver MVP.

The rest of the receiving corps is not great and the Panthers have a solid duo inD.J. MooreandCurtis Samuel, but Thomas edges the Saints over.

Tight end: Advantage, Carolina Panthers

This one was tough as both teams have pass-catching veteran tight ends in Greg Olson andJared Cookthat are at similar stages of their careers. However, Olson has had a much better year than Cook and is overall the more proven veteran tight end.

WithJosh Hillquestionable for this game, it is really hard to give the edge to the Saints on this one.

Offensive line: Advantage, New Orleans Saints

The Saints have one of the best offensive lines in football if not the best offensive line. The team is missingAndrus Peat, which could be a big deal (we will explain why later) but overall, the advantage still goes to New Orleans.

Carolina does not have a bad offensive line, but I would not say they have a great one, either. They have one that does enough to get the job done but does not take the offense to a new level like the Saints’ O-line has done.

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