In three games, the New Orleans Saints have held the ball late with a chance to take the lead and an unbalanced approach
A porous Saints run defense looks to rebound against a bad Carolina offense to snap losing streak.
The Saints aren't out of the playoff hunt until they're eliminated, but don't expect much movement even if they win in Week 14.
The Saints lost their third straight game after being 5-4 not so long ago. Here's the snap counts with some notes from their most recent loss to the Lions.
Derek Carr is in the concussion protocol again and is also dealing with a separate injury from Sunday's Saints loss against the Lions.
In another disappointing result for his team, Saints RB Alvin Kamara was again one of their few bright spots.
The Saints have been in this position before, and it was just two years ago. There's a chance for them to pull this off, but that's also looking at it with a glass half-full view.
Despite a valiant comeback effort, the Saints lost their third straight game of the season and are going to be in desperation mode.
New Orleans Saints starting quarterback injured during the Lions at Saints game.
The first half of the New Orleans Saints matchup with the Detroit Lions could start up a conversation for major changes if things do not shape up.