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5 bold predictions for the Saints against the Panthers

By Jakob Ashlin

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 14: Marquez Callaway #1 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 14: Marquez Callaway #1 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before a preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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New Orleans Saints, Jameis Winston
Sep 12, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) signals at the line in the first quarter during a game against the Green Bay Packers at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Jameis Winston does not throw an interception

Throughout his career, quarterback Jameis Winston has struggled with turnovers. In 2019, Winston led the entire NFL with 30 interceptions. Across his five seasons in Tampa Bay, Winston recorded a total of 88 interceptions and 50 fumbles.

Therefore, it was very surprising that Winston threw five touchdowns with zero interceptions against the Packers. It was the first game Winston threw three or more touchdowns without an interception since December 18, 2017 against the Atlanta Falcons.

Winston has a great chance of heading into Week 3 without throwing an interception. The Panthers’ defense has recently struggled to force turnovers. Their defense had a total of seven interceptions in 2020, which was tied for the second-fewest in the league. Cornerback Donte Jackson was Carolina’s only player to record multiple interceptions.

Last season, the Panthers failed to record a single interception in their two games against the Saints. I believe that trend will continue this Sunday.

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