Panthers vs. Saints Pregame Report - Week 14

The Saints are needing to pick up a NFC South win today over the Panthers in the worst way possible.

John Hendrix | Dec 10, 2023

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New Orleans Saints

The Saints (5-7) host the Panthers (1-11) in the Superdome for Week 14 action, as the NFL's regular season is on the final stretch. New Orleans desperately needs to put together a win over Carolina to help keep pace in the NFC South. A loss would completely set them back and raise even more questions in a very tough season. Here's all the information you need to know ahead of kickoff today with our Pregame Report.

Week 14 Saints Pregame Report

All-Time Series: The Saints lead the all-time regular season series 29-28, with the Panthers winning 2 of the last 3 matchups. New Orleans also has one postseason win over Carolina from the 2017 playoffs.

Where to Watch: FOX (12:00 p.m. CT), Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Shannon Spake (field reporter)

Where to Stream: FuboTV (Start Your Free Trial Here), Saints App, NFL+

Where to Listen: WWL Radio locally (105.3FM) with Mike Hoss, Deuce McAllister, and Jeff Nowak (sideline reporter); SIRIUSXM: 111/385 (CAR), 121/230 (NO)

Referee: Alan Eck

Current Lines: Saints -6.5 (O/U at 38.5)

Jersey Combo: Throwback

Last 5 Matchups

9/18/23 - Saints 20, Panthers 17
1/6/23 - Panthers 10, Saints 7
9/25/22 - Panthers 22, Saints 14
1/2/22 - Saints 18, Panthers 10
9/19/21 - Panthers 26, Saints 7

Broadcast Map (via 506sports): The yellow area is projected to carry the Panthers-Saints game on FOX. CBS has the doubleheader this week. As always, check your local listings for more.

Panthers-Saints projected in Yellow / 506sports.com

Saints Notes and Storylines for Week 14

TAYSOM HILL DOWN

Taysom Hill is not expected to play on Sunday, as the foot injury is the larger concern for the Saints do-it-all weapon. He's also dealing with a hand injury, but with him not playing, the offense will need to get production elsewhere. Regardless, that's going to be a tremendous loss for New Orleans.

DEREK CARR UP

Derek Carr has been trending in the right direction all week, and it was rather shocking to see him back on the practice field Wednesday after suffering another concussion and dealing with two other injuries from last Sunday. There's no denying his toughness and dedication, that's for sure. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport noted that Carr is playing with a rib cartilage fracture. He's going to need to play more like the player that caught fire after a tough start last week against the Lions.

THAT EMPTY FEELING

Last week saw a sea of blue take over the Superdome, and this week probably won't exactly see 'Who Dat Nation' in full effect. You obviously can't blame fans at this point, and it's just the reality of the situation. If the crowd is at least 75 percent full, I would be shocked. We'll see.

Week 14 Saints-Panthers Coverage

Published Dec 10, 2023

JOHN HENDRIX

I officially started covering the New Orleans Saints & other NFL topics in 2011. My work has been featured on various outlets over the years. I worked closely with Skyhorse Publishing in Fall 2018 to update the book, Tales From the New Orleans Saints Sidelines, which filled in all Saints material from the 2013-2017 seasons. Prior to joining Saints News Network, I served as the Managing Editor of SB Nation's Canal Street Chronicles for 3.5 years, and before that with FanSided's Who Dat Dish as the Managing Editor for several years. I have also had experiences of being a freelance Saints reporter for The Sun Herald in Biloxi, MS and a contributing writer for WDSU, a local NBC TV station in New Orleans. I have appeared on a vast amount of TV and Radio shows, both nationally and locally. For tips, comments, or suggestions, please contact me at johnhendrix@saintsnews.net