Yahoo Sports New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 2 game
The New Orleans Saints (1-0) travel north to take on the Carolina Panthers (0-1), the only NFC South team that lost in Week 1.
Both teams feature new quarterbacks.
Rookie Bryce Young struggled in his NFL debut and threw two interceptions as Carolina lost to the Atlanta Falcons. He will be making his home debut at Bank of America Stadium in a primetime game on Monday.
Derek Carr led the Saints to a victory in his first start in Black and Gold. Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed stepped up in Alvin Kamara's absence. The star running back will sit out again this week as he serves a suspension for a Las Vegas fight.
The Panthers won both division matchups last year with a much different team.
Will New Orleans' veteran leadership outduel the hungry rookie this season?
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Panthers vs. Saints odds, moneyline, over/under
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Spread: Saints (-3)
Moneyline: Saints (-165); Panthers (+140)
Over/under: 39.5
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Lorenzo Reyes: Panthers 18, Saints 17
The reason why I like the Panthers here is their pass rush. The Saints gave up four sacks and Carolina sacked Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder four times. Bryce Young is still learning, but if he limits turnovers he will give the Panthers a shot here. Still, I think there are better plays out there.
Tyler Dragon: Saints 24, Panthers 17
Rookie Bryce Young was shaky in his NFL regular-season debut. Derek Carr was steady in his Saints debut. The Saints have a better defense and a better collection of skill players on offense even without the suspended Alvin Kamara.
Victoria Hernandez: Saints 17, Panthers 10
Bryce Young will feel more comfortable at home and will have learned a lot from his NFL debut. But the Saints are more experienced and last week proved they have gelled enough to get a win.
Jordan Mendoza: Saints 27, Panthers 23
Derek Carr looks comfortable in his new home, and the defense takes advantage of Bryce Young trying to find his footing in the NFL.
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