CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers proved last week they could beat the best team in the NFC.

Now they'll look to maintain that momentum Sunday when they host the conference's worst in the New Orleans Saints.

The Panthers (5-4) stepped into the playoff conversation — a rarity at this point in the season for an organization that has not been to the postseason since 2017 — and turned some heads around the league with a stunning 16-13 win at Lambeau Field last Sunday against Jordan Love and the previously once-beaten Green Bay Packers.

The win gives the Panthers a much needed boost of confidence, but second-year coach Dave Canales is making sure his team takes it all in stride and is up for the next challenge against the Saints (1-8).

After the win, Canales received a text message fr

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