The Panthers initially entered the NFL as an expansion franchise in 1995 and since then, they lead the series 23- 20. The clubs were in the NFC West from 1995-2001 and the rivalry has continued in the NFC South since 2002. The Saints have a 10-11 road record against Carolina. Of the 43 games in the series, 21 have been decided by eight points or less, with New Orleans winning 10. Of the last 11 meetings between the two clubs, seven have been settled by eight points or less. The Saints' longest winning streak was a five-game stretch from 2000-02.

In the 43 games of the series there has been:

• 928 points scored by New Orleans, 957 allowed.

• A five-game New Orleans winning streak from 2000-02.

• A four-game New Orleans winning streak in games played at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome from 1998-2001.

• 21 games decided by double-digits.

• Six games decided by 21 or more points.

• 21 games decided by eight points or less. • One 33-point win by New Orleans. • A 32-point loss by New Orleans.