Saints at Panthers 12/17/18 - NFL Picks & Predictions

NFC South Division rivals will clash on Monday night, when the New Orleans Saints invade Bank of America Stadium to battle the Carolina Panthers.

The Saints have won 11 of their first 13 games and control their own destiny to capture homefield advantage throughout the NFC Playoffs. On Sunday, New Orleans rallied from an 11-point halftime deficit to score a 28-14 victory at Tampa Bay. Michael Thomas caught 11 passes for 98 yards on the afternoon.

Through thirteen games, New Orleans ranks seventh in total offense and is scoring an impressive 34.4 points on average. Carolina no longer is dominant on defense, allowing 352 yards and 25.5 points per contest. The Carolina Panthers enter Monday night looking to snap a five-game losing skid and would likely have to win their remaining three games for a shot at the postseason. On Sunday, Carolina allowed Cleveland to score the only nine points of the fourth quarter during a 26-20 road loss. Christian McCaffrey rushed for 63 yards and two touchdowns for the Panthers, who outgained the Browns by a 393-348 margin.

For the season, Carolina ranks ninth in total offense and is scoring 24.9 points per game. New Orleans has been solid on a defense that ranks 14th in yards allowed and gives up 21.8 points per contest.