Saints Players Reachable Milestones, Facts Against Panthers | Week 2

New Orleans Saints players' reachable milestones going into the Monday Night Football match against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2.

On Sunday, Carolina and New Orleans will play their 58th match, with the Saints leading the series 29-28 with a postseason victory. Interestingly, New Orleans is knotted at 14 wins and 14 losses while playing in Carolina. The Panthers have met the Saints more than any other team in its franchise's history. Monday Night's clash between the NFC South foes will be their first 2023-24 season primetime game. New Orleans hopes to go 2-0 and snap a two-game losing streak against Carolina following their 2021-22 season sweep.

Five New Orleans Saints players are on the verge of accomplishing personal career milestones this season.

Saints Players On The Verge Of Reachable Milestones - Week 2

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) puts pressure on Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the first quarter at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023

CAM JORDAN

Cam Jordan is four defensive sacks away from reaching 120 in his career. 22 other players in NFL history (0 active) have reached that mark. Jordan is 5 forced fumbles away from tying Will Smith for 1st on the Saints all-time list.

1. Will Smith - 20
2. Charles Grant - 16
3. Cameron Jordan - 15

Aug 13, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) warms up before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs during the pregame at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

JIMMY GRAHAM

Jimmy Graham is five receiving touchdowns away from reaching 90 in his career.  13 other players in NFL history (0 active) have reached that mark.  Also, Graham is three receiving touchdowns away from tying Don Maynard for 13th on the NFL all-time list.

Sep 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrate a touchdown pass to New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

DEREK CARR

Derek Carr is 473 passing yards away from reaching 36,000 in his career. 29 other players in NFL history (4 active) have reached that mark.

Aug 13, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) looks on against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

MICHAEL THOMAS

Michael Thomas is one reception away from tying Eric Martin for 2nd on the Saints' all-time list. Thomas is three receiving touchdowns away from tying Lance Moore for 5th on the Saints' all-time list.

1. Marques Colston - 72
2. Jimmy Graham - 51
3. Joe Horn - 50
4. Eric Martin - 48
5. Lance Moore - 38
6. Danny Abramowicz - 37
7. Michael Thomas - 35

September 10, 2023; Demario Davis post-game interview with media following the New Orleans Saints 16-15 victory of the Tennessee Titans; Credit: Kyle T. Mosley, Saints News Network

DEMARIO DAVIS

Demario Davis is 20 total tackles away from reaching 1,150 in his career. Heading into today, 16 other players in NFL history (2 active) have reached that mark.  In addition, Davis is two solo tackles away from reaching 700 in his career. Heading into today, 19 other players in NFL history (2 active) have reached that mark.

*Data provided by Sport Radar 360.

SAINTS-PANTHERS FACTS, CONNECTIONS 

• Panthers CB Jaycee Horn's father, Joe Horn, played wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints from 2000-2006. New Orleans fullback Adam Prentice, Horn, and Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith were college teammates at South Carolina in 2020
• New Orleans tight end Juwan Johnson and Carolina defensive end Yetur Gross Matos were college teammates at Penn State
• Panthers S Vonn Bell was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 2nd round (61st overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft and played for the team from 2016 to 2019.
• Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore and wide receiver Michael Thomas played with Bell at Ohio State.
• New Orleans tight end Jimmy Graham prepped at Charis (Goldsboro, N.C.) Preparatory School. Graham and Dalton were teammates in Chicago in 2021.
• Panthers DT Shy Tuttle signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and played for the team from 2019 to 2022.
• Panthers QB Andy Dalton played for the New Orleans Saints in 2022.
• Carolina practice squad linebacker Deion Jones was a standout at Jesuit (New Orleans, La.) HS and at Louisiana State University.
• New Orleans defensive tackle Bryan Bresee played at Clemson.