1. Saints Avoid The Upset Bid

This game is in New Orleans, which means the Saints are a large favorite. They opened as 7.5-point favorites over the Panthers and it seems a bit high. These are two teams that know each other well, so it could be a close game.

The Panthers look better through six games than expected entering the season. They are 3-3 and are looking for that one statement win in division play. This is their chance, but going on the road to the Superdome is never easy.

Carolina will keep this game close, but the Saints will avoid the upset bid in the end.

This is a game that the Saints cannot afford to lose. They already have two losses this season, one coming in upset fashion against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Saints are looking to capture that elusive Super Bowl and they need to win games like this to gain momentum.