New Orleans Saints move to 2-0 as they nip the Carolina Panthers, 20-17
The New Orleans Saints improved to 2-0 on the season with a hard-fought 20-17 victory over the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football.
The Saints were led by running back Tony Jones Jr., who rushed for 62 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. Quarterback Jameis Winston also had a solid game, completing 13 of 23 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown.
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The Panthers were led by rookie quarterback Bryce Young, who made his first NFL start. Young completed 18 of 29 passes for 201 yards and a touchdown, but he also threw two interceptions.
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The Saints got off to a fast start, scoring touchdowns on their first two drives. Jones scored the first touchdown on a 1-yard run, and Winston threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Michael Thomas on the next drive.
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The Panthers responded with a touchdown of their own in the second quarter, but the Saints held on to a 14-7 lead at halftime.
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The Saints scored a field goal in the third quarter to extend their lead to 17-7, but the Panthers stormed back in the fourth quarter. Young threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Robbie Anderson to cut the Saints' lead to 17-14.
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The Panthers then recovered an onside kick and drove down the field for a field goal to tie the game at 17-17 with just over two minutes remaining.
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However, the Saints got the ball back and were able to drive down the field for a game-winning field goal by kicker Blake Grupe with just nine seconds remaining.
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The Saints' victory was their second in a row, and it put them in a great position to win the NFC South division. The Panthers, meanwhile, fell to 0-2 on the season.
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Here are some of the key takeaways from the game:
- The Saints' running game was very effective, rushing for 127 yards and two touchdowns.
- Winston had a solid game, but he needs to avoid turnovers.
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- The Saints' defense played well, holding the Panthers to just 201 yards passing.
- Young showed some promise in his first NFL start, but he needs to learn to avoid interceptions.
- The Panthers need to find a way to get more production from their running game.
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The Saints will look to continue their winning streak next week when they travel to face the Arizona Cardinals. The Panthers will look to get their first win of the season next week when they host the New York Giants.
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