4 key matchups to watch in Panthers vs. Saints

The Carolina Panthers are in a rough situation heading into Week 3. A heartbreaking loss to the Cleveland Browns and a largely poor showing against the New York Giants has added urgency to a squad that has now lost a league-worst nine games in a row.

This week, they take on their first NFC South opponent of the year in an ultra-talented New Orleans Saints team—one looking to bounce back from a divisional defeat of their own.

Here are four key matchups for the Panthers if they hope to get their first win of the season.