Saints-Panthers to draw limited TV coverage in crowded late-afternoon time slot

The NFL has a ton of games airing in Week 17, meaning the New Orleans Saints’ regular season finale with the Carolina Panthers is sidelined.

The NFL has a ton of action ready for Week 17, meaning the 11-4 New Orleans Saints’ regular season finale with the 5-10 Carolina Panthers is sidelined. At least as far as TV coverage is concerned. Local markets will be tuned in, but that’s true of every game airing on the eve of the playoffs.

Here’s what you need to know about the Saints-Panthers broadcast: