No need to overdramatize the New Orleans Saints' 17-7 victory over Carolina on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. In the grand scheme it was the second win in New Orleans' 10 games and in a business measured by wins and losses, everything is based on that reality.

But the tingly feeling that tickled fans, and the music inside Club Dub that Saints players blared inside the visitors' locker room in Carolina, probably felt and sounded like a mixture of relief and hope.

The relief came in the form of a much-needed victory in New Orleans' most complete game of the season, where offense, defense and special teams each ponied up and shared the winnings.

The hope came in the form of a rookie quarterback, Tyler Shough , who made his second career start.

New Orleans' defense

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