Panthers vs Saints Picks and Prediction – 9/8/2024

The Carolina Panthers began the 2024 season on the road in New Orleans against the Saints. Carolina has nowhere to go but up after finishing 2024 as the worst team in football. Including the preseason last season Carolina won just two of 20 games overall after opening the season 0-6. The Panthers did sprinkle two wins in the middle of the year but a six game losing streak followed by a three-game losing streak to end the season set themselves up as the worst team in the league. For more NFL action see our NFL Picks.

Bryce Young struggled as a rookie completing 315 passes for 2877 yards and 11 scores in 16 games played. Chuba Hubbard will be in the backfield again this season with young as running back number one. Hubbard was perhaps the biggest bright spot last season for Carolina with 902 yards and five scores on 238 carries. Adam Thielen is back this season for Carolina following a solid 2023 that totaled 103 catches for 1014 yards and four scores.

The New Orleans Saints open the 2024 season Sunday at home looking to build off the momentum they had to end 2023. New Orleans started last season on the wrong foot with just five wins through 12 games played but won 4 of the last five to finish above 500. The Saints did have struggles in the preseason winning just one of three games after wrapping things up on a 2 game skid following a three-point loss against the Tennessee Titans.

Derek Carr will again be under center for New Orleans this season after compiling 3878 yards and 25 scores through 17 games a year ago. Alvin Kamara is back in the backfield for New Orleans this season after compiling 694 yards and five scores a year ago despite playing in just 13 total games. Chris Olave will likely be the top target in the Saints offense after consecutive 1000-yard seasons following 11123 yards and five scores a year ago.

The Panthers were terrible last year and 2024 won't be much difference. New Orleans had a mediocre year last season and will have a shot to start this year strong. Take the Saints to do the work on the road against one of the worst teams in the league. Final Score Prediction, New Orleans Saints win and cover 28-13.