GAME THREAD: GAME THREAD: NFL: NEW ORLEANS (4-6) at CAROLINA (4-6)

NFL: NEW ORLEANS (4-6) at CAROLINA (4-6)

<h3>Panthers look to end home struggles</h3>

<div class="pre">New Orleans (4-6) at Carolina (4-6) 1:00 pm EST</div>

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Ticker) -- It has been over a yearsince the Carolina Panthers won a home game.


The reeling Panthers look to end their struggles at Bank ofAmerica Stadium on Sunday when they host the New Orleans Saintsin an NFC South matchup.


Carolina is 0-4 at home this season and has lost six straighthere, dating to a 15-0 win over the St. Louis Rams on November19, 2006.


Three of the Panthers' home losses have been by double-digits.Two weeks ago, they suffered 20-13 loss here to the AtlantaFalcons.


Carolina has not only struggled at home, however, having droppedfour straight games overall. During that slide, the Panthershave scored more than 13 points only once.


Part of the reason for Carolina's problems has been itsineffective passing game that 44-year-old quarterback VinnyTestaverde is now leading.


Last week, Testaverde threw a pair of interceptions in s 31-17loss at Green Bay.


Testaverde was without No. 1 wide receiver Steve Smith, whomissed the game with a shin injury. He is questionable for thiscontest.


Despite all their problems, the Panthers are just two gamesbehind Tampa Bay (6-4) in the division.


It also has been an inconsistent season for the Saints, whostarted 0-4, then won four straight games to reach .500. Butthe Saints have revertedto their early-season form, losing theirlast two contests.


The Saints failed to establish their running game in last week's23-10 setback at Houston as Reggie Bush managed just 34 yardsrushing on 15 carries.


Like Carolina, New Orleans trails Tampa Bay by two games.

On October 7, John Kasay kicked a 52-yard field goal with threeseconds remaining, giving the Panthers a 16-13 win over theSaints in New Orleans.

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

<div class="pre">NFL
NEW ORLEANS 0
CAROLINA 0 14:55 LEFT, 1ST QTR

CAR BALL ON CAR 21 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

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NEW ORLEANS 0
CAROLINA 0 14:08 LEFT, 1ST QTR

NOR BALL ON NOR 17 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

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NEW ORLEANS 0
CAROLINA 0 12:47 LEFT, 1ST QTR

CAR BALL ON CAR 37 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

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NEW ORLEANS 0
CAROLINA 0 11:19 LEFT, 1ST QTR

NOR BALL ON NOR 19 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

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NEW ORLEANS 0
CAROLINA 0 8:50 LEFT, 1ST QTR

CAR BALL ON CAR 25 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

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NEW ORLEANS 0
CAROLINA 0 7:39 LEFT, 1ST QTR

NOR BALL ON NOR 41 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

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NEW ORLEANS 0
CAROLINA 0 6:00 LEFT, 1ST QTR

CAR BALL ON CAR 20 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

<div class="pre">NFL FG CAR
JOHN KASAY 45 YD

NEW ORLEANS 0
CAROLINA 3 4:24 LEFT, 1ST QTR</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

<div class="pre">NFL
NEW ORLEANS 0
CAROLINA 3 4:19 LEFT, 1ST QTR

NOR BALL ON NOR 29 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

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NEW ORLEANS 0
CAROLINA 3 1:44 LEFT, 1ST QTR

CAR BALL ON NOR 42 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

<div class="pre">NFL END, 1ST QTR 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH TOTAL
--- --- --- --- -----
NEW ORLEANS 0 0
CAROLINA 3 3 END, 1ST QTR

SCORING SUMMARY

1ST QUARTER: CAR - FG, JOHN KASAY 45 YD, 10:36. Drive: 5
plays, 53 yards in 1:31. Key plays:
41-yard pass interference penalty
on Saint's David to New Orleans 33.
CAROLINA 3-0</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

<div class="pre">NFL NEW ORLEANS 0
CAROLINA 3 14:43 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

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NEW ORLEANS 0
CAROLINA 3 14:43 LEFT, 2ND QTR

NOR BALL ON NOR 33 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

<div class="pre">NFL TD NOR
LANCE MOORE 1 YD PASS FROM DREW BREES
(OLINDO MARE KICK)

NEW ORLEANS 7
CAROLINA 3 7:33 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

<div class="pre">NFL
NEW ORLEANS 7
CAROLINA 3 7:29 LEFT, 2ND QTR

CAR BALL ON CAR 33 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

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NEW ORLEANS 7
CAROLINA 3 5:39 LEFT, 2ND QTR

CAR BALL ON CAR 49 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

<div class="pre">NFL FG NOR
OLINDO MARE 46 YD

NEW ORLEANS 10
CAROLINA 3 3:02 LEFT, 2ND QTR</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

<div class="pre">NFL
NEW ORLEANS 10
CAROLINA 3 2:56 LEFT, 2ND QTR

CAR BALL ON CAR 34 YD LINE
1ST AND 10</div>

 

NFL: NEW ORLEANS at CAROLINA

<div class="pre">NFL TWO MINUTE WARNING, 1ST HALF

NEW ORLEANS 10
CAROLINA 3

CAR BALL ON CAR 42 YD LINE
3RD AND 2</div>