The 2016-17′ New Orleans Saints preview with game by game predictions

Sep 4, 2016

NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 26: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints reacts before a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 26, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 06: Brandon Coleman /

The Saints will play on Thursday night this week. Once again the Black and Gold play the Carolina Panthers. This game will be a defensive struggle. The Saints defense play one their best games of the season picking off Cam Newton three times. The offense though struggles to move the ball. The Saints have a chance to force overtime, but kicker Kai Forbath hooks a 41 yard field goal as time expires.

Score Panthers 13 Saints 10

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