The New Orleans Saints have remained in the top 3 for a while, but last week they posted a rare win, resulting in some movement. The Tennessee Titans also earned a victory, which was significant for the Saints, but going into Week 15, New Orleans now has the #5 overall pick in the draft.

Get HYPE for the New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers game on Sunday, Dec. 14 in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season!

The Carolina Panthers failed to take care of business back in Week 10, during their first matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Despite pulling off one of the biggest upsets of the campaign the Sunday prior in Green Bay, they came up flat against their division rivals—dragging along to a disappointing 17-7 loss.

The Carolina Panthers have been wandering through the desert since Cam Newton's peak. They have a seven-season playoff drought and have gone through coaches and starting quarterbacks like Gatorade cups on the sidelines under fiery owner David Tepper.

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Robert Griffin III is set to call his first NFL game for Fox Sports on Sunday when the New Orleans Saints host the Carolina Panthers.

One of the NFL's biggest surprises, Carolina (7-6) is coming off an impressive 31-28 win over the Los Angeles Rams. And while they are still on the outside looking in on the NFC playoff picture, the Panthers now control their own playoff destiny in the NFC South thanks to the Buccaneers ' loss to the Falcons on Thursday night.

Here are your Five Things to Know about the New Orleans Saints for Saturday, December 13: 1. Get ready to GET HYPE for the Saints game against the Carolina Panthers. The hype video releases later in the day.