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| 469 | NEW ORLEANS | 44 | 43.5 | | 470 | CAROLINA | -3.5 | -9.5 |
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| All Games | 0-2 | -5.4 | 0-2 | 1-1 | 19.0 | 8.5 | 365.5 | (5.5) | 2.0 | 28.5 | 12.0 | 380.0 | (6.7) | 1.5 | | Road Games | 0-1 | -1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 19.0 | 10.0 | 408.0 | (6) | 1.0 | 31.0 | 14.0 | 427.0 | (7.5) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 0-2 | -5.4 | 0-2 | 1-1 | 19.0 | 8.5 | 365.5 | (5.5) | 2.0 | 28.5 | 12.0 | 380.0 | (6.7) | 1.5 | | Division Games | 0-1 | -4.4 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 19.0 | 7.0 | 323.0 | (5) | 3.0 | 26.0 | 10.0 | 333.0 | (5.9) | 2.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 19.0 | 8.5 | 19.5 | 32:26 | 23-79 | (3.4) | 27-43 | 62.8% | 286 | (6.7) | 66-365 | (5.5) | (19.2) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 25.8 | 18 | 19.2 | 32:34 | 27-98 | (3.7) | 22-34 | 66.4% | 246 | (7.3) | 60-344 | (5.7) | (13.3) | | Offense Road Games | 19.0 | 10.0 | 18.0 | 33:24 | 20-54 | (2.7) | 30-48 | 62.5% | 354 | (7.4) | 68-408 | (6) | (21.5) | | Defense (All Games) | 28.5 | 12.0 | 21.5 | 27:34 | 30-129 | (4.3) | 16-26 | 62.3% | 250 | (9.5) | 56-380 | (6.7) | (13.3) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 29.8 | 14.8 | 20 | 28:26 | 28-116 | (4.1) | 16-28 | 60.0% | 217 | (7.9) | 56-333 | (6) | (11.2) | | Defense Road Games | 31.0 | 14.0 | 25.0 | 26:36 | 25-120 | (4.8) | 19-32 | 59.4% | 307 | (9.6) | 57-427 | (7.5) | (13.8) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | -0.5 | 16-7 | 43.7% | 1-0 | 50.0% | 1-16 | (16.5) | 1-1 | (1) | 8-94 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 1 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 13-5 | 37.7% | 1-0 | 33.3% | 2-34 | (22.7) | 9-1 | (7.2) | 10-103 | | Stats For (Road Games) | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 18-7 | 38.9% | 1-0 | 0.0% | 1-10 | (10) | 1-2 | (2) | 7-73 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | | 12-5 | 41.7% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 1-40 | (40) | 2-24 | (9.8) | 8-60 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 0.5 | 1 | 1.5 | | 12-4 | 38.3% | 1-1 | 60.0% | 2-70 | (40) | 18-2 | (8) | 9-69 | | Stats Against (Road Games) | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | | 10-5 | 50.0% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 1-43 | (43) | 2-15 | (7.5) | 5-30 |
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| All Games | 2-0 | +2 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 22.0 | 10.0 | 306.5 | (4.5) | 1.0 | 13.0 | 6.0 | 282.5 | (4) | 2.0 | | Home Games | 1-0 | +1 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 24.0 | 10.0 | 350.0 | (5) | 1.0 | 17.0 | 3.0 | 300.0 | (3.7) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 2-0 | +2 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 22.0 | 10.0 | 306.5 | (4.5) | 1.0 | 13.0 | 6.0 | 282.5 | (4) | 2.0 | | Grass Games | 2-0 | +2 | 2-0 | 0-1 | 22.0 | 10.0 | 306.5 | (4.5) | 1.0 | 13.0 | 6.0 | 282.5 | (4) | 2.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 22.0 | 10.0 | 21.0 | 33:17 | 34-138 | (4.1) | 18-34 | 52.9% | 168 | (4.9) | 68-306 | (4.5) | (13.9) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 22.8 | 15 | 19.5 | 33:56 | 29-104 | (3.6) | 22-36 | 60.7% | 228 | (6.3) | 65-332 | (5.1) | (14.6) | | Offense Home Games | 24.0 | 10.0 | 25.0 | 32:29 | 33-172 | (5.2) | 18-37 | 48.6% | 178 | (4.8) | 70-350 | (5) | (14.6) | | Defense (All Games) | 13.0 | 6.0 | 19.5 | 26:42 | 22-78 | (3.6) | 24-49 | 50.0% | 204 | (4.2) | 71-282 | (4) | (21.7) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 17.2 | 10.2 | 20.5 | 27:03 | 24-94 | (3.9) | 23-44 | 52.2% | 245 | (5.5) | 69-339 | (4.9) | (19.7) | | Defense Home Games | 17.0 | 3.0 | 21.0 | 27:31 | 23-61 | (2.7) | 27-58 | 46.6% | 239 | (4.1) | 81-300 | (3.7) | (17.6) |
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| Stats For (All Games) | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 15-6 | 40.0% | 0-0 | 100.0% | 0-16 | (33) | 3-45 | (12.9) | 6-57 | | Opponents Avg. Stats Against | 0.5 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 | 14-5 | 34.5% | 0-0 | 50.0% | 1-30 | (30) | 49-4 | (13.1) | 7-63 | | Stats For (Home Games) | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 13-4 | 30.8% | 0-0 | 0.0% | 1-33 | (33) | 4-44 | (11) | 10-92 | | Stats Against (All Games) | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2.0 | | 15-4 | 25.8% | 3-1 | 50.0% | 1-33 | (33.5) | 3-33 | (9.6) | 6-47 | | Opponents Avg. Stats For | 1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | | 15-4 | 27.1% | 2-1 | 42.9% | 1-28 | (28.2) | 28-4 | (8.1) | 7-57 | | Stats Against (Home Games) | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | | 19-5 | 26.3% | 4-2 | 50.0% | 1-27 | (27) | 6-58 | (9.7) | 10-70 |
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| 9/13/2015 | @ ARIZONA | 19-31 | L | 2.5 | L | 49 | O | 20-54 | 30-48-354 | 1 | 25-120 | 19-32-307 | 1 | | 9/20/2015 | TAMPA BAY | 19-26 | L | -9.5 | L | 47 | U | 27-104 | 24-38-219 | 3 | 35-139 | 14-21-194 | 2 | | 9/27/2015 | @ CAROLINA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/4/2015 | DALLAS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/11/2015 | @ PHILADELPHIA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/15/2015 | ATLANTA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/25/2015 | @ INDIANAPOLIS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| 9/13/2015 | @ JACKSONVILLE | 20-9 | W | -3 | W | 41 | U | 35-105 | 18-31-158 | 1 | 21-96 | 22-40-169 | 3 | | 9/20/2015 | HOUSTON | 24-17 | W | -3 | W | 41 | P | 33-172 | 18-37-178 | 1 | 23-61 | 27-58-239 | 1 | | 9/27/2015 | NEW ORLEANS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/4/2015 | @ TAMPA BAY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/18/2015 | @ SEATTLE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10/25/2015 | PHILADELPHIA | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| |  | NEW ORLEANS: Everything the Saints have done from a personnel standpoint has suggested a heavier reliance on the running game in 2015. New Orleans was the fifth-most pass-happy team in the NFL last year, but they invested a first-round pick in run-blocking tackle Andrus Peat, re-signed Mark Ingram and brought in free agent C.J. Spiller. Their approach incorporates a number of different schemes and concepts, but they have skewed more toward zone blocking heavy on inside zone runs. Mark Ingram is the workhorse, with C.J. Spiller providing a change-of-pace option and likely taking the
bulk of the passing-down reps. The Saints will continue to employ their spread passing attack, even without tight end Jimmy Graham. They spent last summer designing plays for Brandin Cooks'he figures to be the closest thing to Drew Brees' No. 1 target, used on a variety of deeper routes and receiver screens. Marques Colston will continue to work the perimeter. The Saints' impressive 2013 season was quickly forgotten, as New Orleans was horrible defensively in 2014. Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will likely have rookie Stephone Anthony take over at MLB for the departed Curtis Lofton. FS Jairus Byrd could make a difference after missing 12 games last year. | | CAROLINA: The Panthers will continue to be one of the NFL's most run-heavy teams. They've yet to even attempt to replace top pass protector Jordan Gross, who retired two years ago, instead leaning on a diverse rushing attack. Despite the hits he has taken, Cam Newton is still featured in read-option plays and will often take shotgun snaps before plowing ahead in short-yardage situations. Jonathan Stewart will be the lead back, but the Panthers want to limit his touches due to his long injury history. Carolina will continue to steadily but very slowly rebuild the passing-game personnel. Offensive coordinator Mike Shula's offense is run to set up the pass; the scheme is simplified, a lot of play-action and single, pre-defined reads. Although Carolina's defense slipped last year from 2013's dominant performance, the Panthers finished 2014 on a roll'Carolina allowed 17 or fewer points in five of its final six games. It's a unit that can get to the quarterback, as only the Bills have more sacks over the past two seasons. |
| | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEW (NEW ORLEANS-CAROLINA) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(UPDATES with Kuechly doubtful)
*Saints-Panthers Preview* =========================
By ALAN FERGUSON STATS Writer
The Carolina Panthers haven't let injuries to one of the league's premier defensive players and their top wide receiver stop them from moving to the verge of their best start in 12 years.
The New Orleans Saints are winless, and they won't have Drew Brees due to injury when they visit Bank of America Stadium on Sunday.
The Panthers are without 1,000-yard receiver Kelvin Benjamin this season because of a knee injury and linebacker Luke Kuechly was forced to sit out for the first time in his career last weekend because of a concussion, ending a streak of 49 consecutive regular-season starts.
The Panthers were hopeful they would get the 2013 Defensive Player of the Year back this week, but coach Ron Rivera said Kuechly "more than likely" will sit out. He's listed as doubtful.
Carolina has been competent with A.J. Klein manning his spot, allowing 17 points over six quarters.
It yielded all of those points in a 24-17 win against Houston in last Sunday's home opener. Cam Newton connected on a pair of touchdowns and ran for a score.
The Panthers also started 2-0 last season but followed with a 1-8-1 stretch before recovering to win their final four and a second straight NFC South title.
"We were beat up a lot more (last season). We were a younger team. There are a lot of other reasons," coach Ron Rivera said of his team's swoon.
The Panthers have opened 3-0 three times in team history and went a team-best 5-0 in their latest such start in 2003. Their current six-game win streak in the regular season is their longest since taking a franchise-record eight in a row in 2013.
Carolina started its run with a 41-10 rout in New Orleans on Dec. 7, with Newton accounting for four touchdowns.
Brees will be sidelined with a bruised rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder. Coach Sean Payton said the velocity on Brees' passes is not what he needs, so Luke McCown will make his first start for the Saints.
Brees was hurt on a hit in the second quarter of last Sunday's 26-19 home loss to Tampa Bay. He never left the game, finishing 24 of 38 for 255 yards and one touchdown.
Brees hasn't been forced to miss a start because of injury since signing with New Orleans before the 2006 season.
The Saints had a chance to send last week's game to overtime with a drive that went to the Buccaneers' 27-yard line with 16 seconds to go, but Brees' final two passes fell incomplete. Receiver Willie Snead said he noticed the quarterback's arm was hurting and he was having trouble passing deep.
The Saints, who haven't started 0-3 since dropping their first four games in 2012, won 28-10 at Carolina on Oct. 30. Brees showed his usual efficiency, completing 70.6 percent of his passes while throwing for a score and running for another.
Newton connected on just 10 of 28 passes for a career-worst 35.7 completion rate. He went 21 of 33 (63.6 percent) in the rout at the Superdome, and Jonathan Stewart had the second-best rushing performance of his career with 155 yards, including a 69-yard touchdown.
Stewart has 118 yards in his first two games, just seven more than Newton.
"We've got to get after it against New Orleans," Rivera said. "They're a good football team that's 0-2. At the end of the day, you throw the records out because they're a divisional opponent. They know us we know them. They're going to come in here fired up and ready to play."
Neither Mark Ingram nor Khiry Robinson have totaled 80 yards this season for New Orleans, which is averaging 79.0 on the ground. That's among Payton's many concerns.
The Saints have also been docked for 17 penalties with 10 for 115 yards coming last Sunday. They also had three turnovers in that game.
"There are a number of things we've got to work on cleaning up and there's a sense of urgency, obviously, to get those things corrected or we'll have the same type of result," Payton said.
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