The New Orleans Saints (1-8) have lost five of their last six games against NFC South opponents. They will try to end that skid Sunday when they play the Carolina Panthers (5-4) at Bank of America Stadium. Here are four things it will take for the Saints to win.

Protecting Shough

Saints’ rookie QB Tyler Shough got his first start last week against the Rams. He had an ok game in his debut, completing 15 of 24 passes for 176 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The good news for Shough, who was sacked just once last week, is he won’t face a defense as good as the Rams the rest of the season. On the flip side, the Saints will go into this game with a new offensive line. Tali Fuaga is dealing with an ankle injury and the Saints traded guard Trevor Penning to the Chargers this week

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