2. PROTECT THE CARR: The first half passing game against Tennessee was nowhere near peak efficiency, and the lack of pass protection played a huge role in that. Quarterback Derek Carr was sacked four times and threw an interception in the first two quarters, and the Titans took advantage of left tackle Trevor Penning, who made his second NFL start. The Panthers are no less formidable on the defensive line. The Saints gave Penning a bit more help in the second half, and Carr wasn't sacked while completing 10 of 13 passes for 163 yards and a touchdown. Carolina brings a 3-4 defensive front, but linebacker Brian Burns and defensive end Derrick Brown can, and will, wreak havoc if not contained. Helping Penning early wouldn't be a bad thing, especially on the road. Carr showed what he's capable of doing when he has time. Also, Panthers standout cornerback Jaycee Horn is out with a hamstring injury, and that should benefit Saints receivers Michael Thomas, Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed.
3. TIGHTEN UP: Defensively, New Orleans wasn't happy about surrendering 4.7 yards per carry on 22 attempts by Tennessee. Carolina ran for 154 yards on 32 carries against Atlanta and while the Panthers didn't do much else offensively, they did that very well. Miles Sanders led the way with 72 yards on 18 carries, Chuba Hubbard chipped in 60 on nine carries and the Panthers showed they have a nice 1-2 punch on the ground. The Saints can't allow that to happen, especially given that Carolina has a rookie quarterback (Bryce Young) and the best way to keep him settled is to have a great running game. Linebacker Demario Davis had 10 tackles against Tennessee in the season opener; more, he was a physically dominating force once he arrived at the point of attack. Allen said the run fits have to be better on defense, and Davis and fellow linebackers Pete Werner and Zack Baun may factor prominently.
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