Experts Like Panthers' Chance to Defeat Saints in Week 10

Just a few weeks ago, the Carolina Panthers were riding high following a big win on Sunday Night Football over the Detroit Lions.

But fast forward to the present times, and the Panthers are currently in a minor free fall on the year. Carolina has now lost three games in a row, with the team holding a record of 3-5 for the season.

The Panthers dropped a tough game last time out to the Denver Broncos, with the team just not able to make the big play. It has been a tough stretch of games for this team, but with how poor the rest of the NFC South has been, Carolina remains atop the division lead.

This week, the Panthers will be heading out on the road to face off against the New Orleans Saints, giving them a massive challenge. New Orleans will be coming into the game with a record of 3-5 as well, sitting just behind Carolina in the division standings.

Analysts Gary Davenport, Brad Gagnon, Kris Knox, Moe Moton, Brent Sobleski, Wes O'Donnell, and Ian Hanford of Bleacher Report made picks for every game on the schedule this week. Among the experts, four of the seven went with Carolina to take down the Saints this week.

Gagnon, Hanford, Moton, and O'Donnell all went with the Panthers to grab the road win this week, showing faith in this team. Carolina has to win this game, as the group not being able to afford more losses.

One way for the Panthers to get back on track this week against the Saints is for the offense to get back to playing how it did earlier in the year. Quarterback Bryce Young was seen as a potential MVP candidate for the Panthers, but he has cooled off in recent weeks.

Young's emergence this year allowed Carolina to win games, giving more to the offense each week. The former first overall pick has put together a nice season, but this team needs more consistency from him going forward.

The Panthers are going to need Young to step up in a big way this week against the Saints, giving this team a better chance to win. Carolina has the talent to compete with anyone in the league, but this team just hasn't been able to consistently prove it out on the field.

Kickoff for the massive game between the Panthers and Saints is scheduled to take place at 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET from the SuperDome in New Orleans.