The Panthers suffered one of their toughest loses in recent memory, losing to the New York Giants 34-28 in an OT thriller this past Sunday. In a game which the Panthers blew a 21-10 lead, then had a John Kasay 50 yarder at the end of regulation get pushed by the gust from Hell, then a muffed Giants punt that was just barely missed by Richard Marshall, then an 84 yard run by Derrick Ward to set up the game winning touchdown. To say this was a tough, demoralizing loss is to put it mildly.
However, the Panthers need to get their shizz together today as the travel to New Orleans to face the 8-7 Saints. The Saints, minus Reggie Bush, will have plenty of incentive to knock off the Panthers, so they will be no pushovers. Not only can they screw over the Panthers, but they would also have a winning season at 9-7 with the win. Not to mention that Drew Brees is like 400 something yards away from Dan Marino's single season passing yards record. Though unlikely, the Saints will probably be launching the ball down the field all game long and if Brees gets hot, it's going to be trouble for the Panthers because number 9 has been dominant at home this year. Oh yeah, and no NFC South team has won a game on the road against each other this year.
That trend will end today, my friends. Why? Because the Panthers have been unstoppable on offense for the most part over the past several weeks. They've scored at least 28 points in every game since their 17-6 win over the Raiders. DeAngelo Williams has been a straight beast, and has been the best running back in the league since the midway point this season. One of the things that goes unsaid about Mr. Williams is that he hasn't fumbled this season. Not once. With guys like Adrian Peterson fumbling the ball like it's his job, D-Will has protected the rock like it's his baby. Not to mention that he's scored 4 touchdowns in 2 of the last 4 games and leads the league in that all important category with 20 overall touchdowns (18 rushing, 2 receiving). Add Jonathan Stewart and, of course, Steve Smith to the mix and the Panthers should make mince meat out of New Orleans' soft defense.
Panthers 31, Aints 24
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