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We’re continuing our preview of the New Orleans Saints’ 2021 opponents with the Carolina Panthers, who the Saints will visit in Week 2 and then will again host in the Week 17 regular season finale.
In a classic NFC South battle, both teams will sport new quarterbacks, two of the best running backs in the NFL, and each are seen as wild cards in a division that many have being dominated by the Tom Brady-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Divisional games are paramount when it comes down to playoff races near the end of the season. This Week 2 matchup very well could have huge implications later down the stretch.