New Orleans, LA (Sportsbooks) - John Carney kicked the go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter, and Anthony Hargrove's fumble return for a score with two minutes left sealed New Orleans' 30-20 win over Carolina and kept the Saints undefeated. Drew Brees completed 24-of-35 passes for 330 yards, a touchdown and an interception for the Saints, who improved to 8-0 for the first time in franchise history. New Orleans trailed by 14 points in the first quarter but erased that deficit to remain one of two undefeated teams in the NFL. The Colts, who got past Houston earlier Sunday, also improved to 8-0. It wasn't the first such comeback for the Saints, who also trailed the Dolphins two weeks ago, 24-3, before battling back for a 46-34 win. They also trailed the Falcons last week, 14-7, before posting a 35-27 victory. Robert Meachem caught five passes for 98 yards and a score in the win, while Pierre Thomas finished with 50 yards and a TD on 13 carries. DeAngelo Williams ended with 149 yards and two touchdowns on 21 touches, but the Panthers (3-5) missed a chance to tighten the NFC South race and get back in playoff contention. Carolina had won three of its last four. Jake Delhomme threw for 201 yards on 17-of-30 completions for the Panthers, who had not lost a road contest in this series since 2001. |
