The Saints are currently on a six-game losing streak, primarily due to starting quarterback Derek Carr being sidelined with an oblique injury. Rookie Spencer Rattler has taken over at quarterback, and in his third consecutive start, Rattler completed 12 of 24 passes for 156 yards against the Los Angeles Chargers. But the Saints struggled offensively in the Week 8 contest and failed to find the end zone in the 26-8 loss.

Jake Haener eventually replaced Rattler in the third quarter of that game, completing nine of 17 pass attempts for 122 yards. Carr has returned to practice and has been listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Panthers.

The Panthers are also facing their own set of challenges. With a five-game losing streak and only one win this season, they are eager to turn the tide. The return of starting quarterback Bryce Young, who showed promise with 24 completions in 37 attempts for 224 yards and two touchdowns wasn’t enough to get them past the Broncos who handed them a 28-14 loss in Week 8.