Week 9 is here and the New Orleans Saints are hoping to snap a six-game losing streak. Facing off against the worst team in the league, the 1-7 Carolina Panthers, New Orleans has the perfect opportunity to get back in the win column.
This will be the second time these teams face off this season, with the Saints winning the Week 1 matchup 47-10. New Orleans has only won one game since that point, the same amount as Carolina, so the team will be trying to recapture its Week-1 form.
The Saints will have starting quarterback Derek Carr back in the lineup, so that should make a big difference. However, New Orleans will need to correct several other issues if they’re going to finally be victorious.
Announcers for Panthers vs. Saints
• Lead Play-by-Play Announcer: Tom McCarthy
• Color Commentator: Jay Feely
• Sideline Reporters: Amanda Balionis
New Orleans returns to the Sunday afternoon slot, with this game scheduled for November 3, at 12 p.m. CT. However, the Saints will be playing on CBS for the first time this season. The commentary team of Tom McCarthy, Jay Feely, and Amanda Balionis will be on the call for the game.
Referees for Panthers vs. Saints
Head Referee
The head referee for this game Ron Torbert. Tobert has been working in the NFL since 2010, when he was a side judge. He was elevated to the referee position in 2014, and has served in that role since. He was the alternate referee for Super Bowl 53, and the referee for Super Bowl 56.
Full Officiating Crew
Referee: Ron Torbert
Umpire: Barry Anderson
Down Judge: Frank LeBlanc
Line Judge: Brian Bolinger
Field Judge: Ryan Dickson
Side Judge: Keith Washington
Back Judge: Tony Josselyn
Replay Official: Mike Chase
Replay Assistant: Jamie Alfieri-Tuss