Panthers got the biggest play of their season vs. Saints
Entering Week 9, the New Orleans Saints have allowed the most 40-yard plays in the NFL. The Carolina Panthers hadn't registered a gain of 40 yards all season. That changed in the third quarter.
Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders took a short pass and rumbled forward for a 46-yard catch. This is the longest play of the season by the Panthers offense. After catching the pass, Sanders attempted to hurdle over Tyrann Mathieu. Mathieu stopped the hurdle, but didn't bring Sanders down.
It was an athletic play you don't normally see. Sanders came down and kept moving as if his momentum wasn't stalled.
This is a representation of who the Saints have become. The defense isn't good anymore, and there's not a side of the ball you feel you can lean on anymore. Bryce Young looked more comfortable than ever and that explosive play is proof.
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