Saints will be shredded by Panthers run game but remain undefeated

The Saints keep on rolling and are one of two remaining undefeated teams in the NFL, but they’ve shown chinks in the armor in recent weeks—chinks the Panthers could be in prime position to take advantage of. Can Carolina pull off the upset on Panthers vs Saints betting odds?

Panthers vs Saints NFL Picks

Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints

Sunday, November 8 at 4:05 p.m. ET

NFL betting line: Saints -13

New Orleans has won every game this year, including Monday’s 35-27 win over Atlanta, but there is cause for concern. The Saints have given up 61 points in the last two weeks while getting pasted on the ground: Miami and Atlanta rushed for a combined for 283 yards and six touchdowns.

That’s very problematic with Carolina coming to town. The Panthers’ vaunted running game is finally in gear, and they’re averaging about 217 yards per game in their last three efforts. DeAngelo Williams and Jon Stewart are among the league’s finest runners, so when both are cooking even the best run defense will have pro