Who are the experts picking in Panthers vs. Saints?
anthony rizzuti
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Dec 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) stares down Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Unfortunately, the football world won't be too high on the Carolina Panthers right now. Between last year's NFL-worst 2-15 record and this year's step into a new direction, it's fair not to put too much of an expectation on 2024.
But do at least a few folks think they can sneak one out of New Orleans to kick off the campaign?
Here are the expert picks for Week 1's matchup between the Panthers and Saints:
Dec 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen looks on against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Panthers (1): Chris Bumbaca
Saints (5): Jarrett Bell, Nate Davis, Tyler Dragon, Mike Middlehurst-Schwartz, Lorenzo Reyes
Dec 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Panthers (2): Daniel Jeremiah, Eric Edholm
Saints (8): Colleen Wolfe, Maurice Jones-Drew, Adam Rank, Marcas Grant, Bucky Brooks, Grant Gordon, Nick Shook, Kevin Patra
Dec 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) is tackled by Carolina Panthers linebacker Marquis Haynes Sr. (98) during the first half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Panthers (3): Jeremy Fowler, Dan Graziano, Kimberley A. Martin
Saints (8): Stephania Bell, Matt Bowen, Mike Clay, Kalyn Kahler, Eric Moody, Jason Reid, Lindsey Thiry, Seth Wickersham
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 10: Jamaal Williams #21 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a first down during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome on December 10, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Panthers (3): Will Brinson, Jared Dubin, Tyler Sullivan
Saints (5): Pete Prisco, Ryan Wilson, John Breech, Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg
Dec 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) reacts to making a touchdown against Carolina Panthers safety Vonn Bell (24) during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 10: D'Marco Jackson #52 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome on December 10, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Panthers (0):
Saints (2): Mike Florio, Chris Simms
Overall
Dec 10, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; The New Orleans Saints sideline reacts to Carolina Panthers place kicker Eddy Pineiro (4) missing a field goal attempt during the second half at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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