Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to rebound from his rough debut as the Bucs take on the Saints in Week 2. (Getty)
As they prepare to play in Week 3, the Saints and Panthers are two teams appeared to be heading in opposite directions already.
New Orleans has had poor play on both sides of the ball in their losses to the Cardinals and Buccaneers. The news looked even worse when it was thought that their perennial Pro Bowl quarterback could miss some time with a rotator cuff injury. Brees will miss the Week 3 game, but the Saints and Brees are cautiously optimistic that he may be able to get back on the field soon.
If Brees can’t go on Sunday, the Saints will rely on Luke McCown to guide the offense. If that’s the case, we could see the already impressive Panthers run continue. The Carolina defense has proven more than capable against less-than-elite quarterbacks Blake Bortles (Jacksonville) and Ryan Mallett (Texans), holding them to a combined passer rating of 56.0. If Brees were to play, it would be their first formidable test.
Here’s what you need to know about Sunday’s inter-divisional game at Bank of America Stadium:
The Saints are a threat as long as Drew Brees is on the field. (Getty)
Game Information
Who:
Buccaneers vs. Saints
When:
Sunday, September 27, 1:00 p.m. ET
Channel:
FOX. Chris Myers and Ronde Barber will call the action. For a coverage map in your area, click here.
Where:
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
Line:
Panthers (-3) (line), Over-Under 45, via OddsShark.com
Last Meeting:
Panthers 41, Saints 10 on December 7, 2014 in New Orleans
