NEW ORLEANS — After almost everything went right for the Saints in Week 1 very little went right against the Carolina Panthers.
The Saints trailed for the entire game in the 26-7 defeat. They struggled on defense with key defenders missing and failed to convert on third downs to keep the offense on the field.
"Obviously, it's a disappointing loss. Give Carolina credit. We did a number of things, things you can't do to win a game. Offensively particularly. It's as poor as we've been," said Saints head coach Sean Payton.
- Panthers had a simple plan for Jameis Winston: "Get after him" - Mike Florio, Pro Football Talk
- Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints vow it's 'our responsibility to do better' after uncharacteristic loss - Mike Triplett, ESPN
- Saints get and 'F' - John Breech, CBS Sports
- Depleted Saints pounded by Panther - Aime Just, NOLA.com
- Panthers believe they're the real deal. - Jonathan Alexander, The Charlotte Observer
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