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Carolina Panthers
Coach: John Fox
Key Stats
1 NFL rank in pass defense (160.6 yards per game).
5.3 Running back DeAngelo Williams' average yards per carry over the past two seasons, trailing only Tennessee's Chris Johnson (5.5).
44 Touchdown catches by receiver Steve Smith, tied for second on franchise's all-time list with Wesley Walls.
72.2: Percent success rate of scoring inside the 20 (15th in NFL). Panthers were four-for-four last week (two touchdowns, two field goals).
Starting Lineup
Offense
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WR |
89 - Steve Smith |
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LT |
69 - Jordan Gross |
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LG |
70 - Travelle Wharton |
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C |
67 - Ryan Kalil |
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RG |
68 - Keydrick Vincent |
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RT |
79 - Jeff Otah |
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TE |
82 - Gary Barnidge |
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WR |
87 - Muhsin Muhammad |
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QB |
17 - Jake Delhomme |
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FB |
47 - Jeff King |
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RB |
34 - DeAngelo Williams |
Defense
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LDE |
96 - Tyler Brayton |
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LDT |
75 - Hollis Thomas |
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RDT |
92 - Damione Lewis |
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RDE |
90 - Julius Peppers |
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SLB |
53 - Na'il Diggs |
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MLB |
52 - Jon Beason |
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WLB |
58 - Thomas Davis |
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LCB |
20 - Chris Gamble |
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RCB |
31 - Richard Marshall |
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SS |
43 - Chris Harris |
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FS |
30 - Charles Godfrey |
Special Teams
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K |
4 - John Kasay |
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P |
7 - Jason Baker |
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KO |
5 - Rhys Lloyd |
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H |
7 - Jason Baker |
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PR |
41 - Captain Munnerlyn |
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KR |
33 - Mike Goodson |
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LS |
44 - J.J. Jansen |
Injuries
OUT: RB Brad Hoover (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: RB Tony Fiammetta (concussion), S Charles Godfrey (ankle), LB Landon Johnson (shoulder), K John Kasay (left groin), WR Muhsin Muhammad (knee), TE Dante Rosario (knee), RB Jonathan Stewart (Achilles). PROBABLE: QB Jake Delhomme (chest).
Schedule/Results
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Opponent |
Time |
TV |
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September |
|||
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13 |
Philadelphia |
L, 38-10 |
|
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20 |
At Atlanta |
L, 28-20 |
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28 |
At Dallas |
L, 21-7 |
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October |
|||
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4 |
Bye |
||
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11 |
Washington |
W, 20-17 |
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18 |
At Tampa Bay |
W, 28-21 |
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25 |
Buffalo |
L, 20-9 |
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November |
|||
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1 |
At Arizona |
W, 34-21 |
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8 |
At New Orleans |
4:05 |
Fox |
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15 |
Atlanta |
1 |
Fox |
|
19 |
Miami |
8:20 |
NFLN |
|
29 |
At N.Y. Jets |
1* |
Fox |
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December |
|||
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6 |
Tampa Bay |
1* |
Fox |
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13 |
At New England |
1* |
Fox |
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20 |
Minnesota |
8:20* |
NBC |
|
27 |
At N.Y. Giants |
1 * |
Fox |
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January |
|||
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3 |
New Orleans |
1* |
Fox |
NOTE: * Time subject to change.
New Orleans Saints
Coach: Sean Payton
Key Stats
1 NFL rank in total offense (428.7 yards per game).
3 Interceptions returned for touchdowns by safety Darren Sharper.
11 Different Saints who have scored at least one rushing TD.
36 Touchdowns, third most in NFL history through seven games.
452 Catches since 2002 by Jeremy Shockey, third among NFL tight ends since then.
Starting Lineup
Offense
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WR |
12 - Marques Colston |
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LT |
74 - Jermon Bushrod |
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LG |
77 - Carl Nicks |
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C |
76 - Jonathan Goodwin |
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RG |
73 - Jahri Evans |
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RT |
78 - Jon Stinchcomb |
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TE |
88 - Jeremy Shockey |
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WR |
19 - Devery Henderson |
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QB |
9 - Drew Brees |
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FB |
36 - Kyle Eckel |
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RB |
25 - Reggie Bush |
Defense
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LDE |
94 - Charles Grant |
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LDT |
92 - Remi Ayodele |
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RDT |
69 - Anthony Hargrove |
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RDE |
91 - Will Smith |
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SLB |
55 - Scott Fujita |
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MLB |
51 - Jonathan Vilma |
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WLB |
58 - Scott Shanle |
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LCB |
32 - Jabari Greer |
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RCB |
22 - Tracy Porter |
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SS |
41 - Roman Harper |
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FS |
42 - Darren Sharper |
Special Teams
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K |
3 - John Carney |
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P |
6 - Thomas Morstead |
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KO |
6 - Thomas Morstead |
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H |
11 - Mark Brunell |
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PR |
25 - Reggie Bush |
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KR |
15 - Courtney Roby |
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LS |
57 - Jason Kyle |
Injuries
OUT: DT Kendrick Clancy (knee), DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), WR Lance Moore (ankle). DOUBTFUL: K Garrett Hartley (left ankle). PROBABLE: C Jonathan Goodwin (knee), CB Malcolm Jenkins (ankle), LB Marvin Mitchell (foot).
Schedule/Results
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Opponent |
Time |
TV |
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September |
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13 |
Detroit |
W, 45-27 |
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20 |
At Philadelphia |
W, 48-22 |
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27 |
At Buffalo |
W, 27-7 |
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October |
|||
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4 |
N.Y. Jets |
W, 24-10 |
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11 |
Bye |
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18 |
N.Y. Giants |
W, 48-27 |
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25 |
At Miami |
W, 46-34 |
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November |
|||
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2 |
Atlanta |
W, 35-27 |
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8 |
Carolina |
4:05 |
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15 |
At St. Louis |
1 |
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22 |
At Tampa Bay |
1* |
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30 |
New England |
8:30 |
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December |
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6 |
At Washington |
1* |
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13 |
At Atlanta |
1* |
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19 |
Dallas |
8:20 |
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27 |
Tampa Bay |
1* |
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January |
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3 |
At Carolina |
1* |
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NOTE: * Time subject to change.
