CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Veteran quarterback Derek Carr is hoping to give the New Orleans Saints (2-6) a much-needed lift on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers (1-7) and snap the team's six-game losing streak.
Carr has been out since Week 5 with an injury. He was outstanding in the Saints' Week 1 win against Carolina, completing 19 of 23 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns.
The Saints built a 30-0 first half lead and cruised to a victory.
He faces a Carolina defense that has allowed 17 touchdown passes this season, tied for the most in the league.
Bryce Young will make his second straight start for Carolina.
He is 0-3 in his career against the Saints and the Panthers have lost the past two matchups by a combined 59 points.
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