Despite the Saints' trend of Unders, the SportsLine Projection Model likes Over 39.5 as that hits in 57% of the model's 10,000 simulations. The Panthers have been great at home and outside of a 9-point showing in a 40-9 loss to Buffalo, Carolina has scored 27, 30 and 30 in its other three home games this season.

The Saints blocked a kick in the third quarter of Sunday's win against Carolina, but did not maintain possession. The NFL explained the ruling in a pool report after the game.

Chicago nearly landed Saints CB Alontae Taylor before the deadline, but the Colts’ Sauce Gardner blockbuster changed the board.

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The New Orleans Saints, led by quarterback Tyler Shough, face the Carolina Panthers, led by quarterback Bryce Young, on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

Paul Tagliabue, who helped bring labor peace and riches to the NFL during his 17 years as commissioner but was criticized for not taking stronger action on concussions, died Sunday from heart failure.

The Seahawks have acquired Saints receiver/returner Rashid Shaheed ahead of the NFL's trade deadline, according to NFL Media. The Seahawks reportedly gave up a fourth- and a fifth-round pick in order to acquire Shaheed, who will be reunited in Seattle with former Saints and current Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.

The 2026 NFL Draft will be the source of a lot of hope for a lot of programs. When the order is finalized, several teams will eagerly begin the process of projecting double dips. For other teams, their first-round pick has already been made.