October 10th, 2007 8:05 am
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Carolina 16-13 New Orleans
Rarely does a game have such a seminal drive. New Orleans, spanning the third and fourth quarters, drove for over 20 plays and 10 minutes. The drive yielded nothing. A great tackle on RB Reggie Bush set up fourth down inside the CAR 10 yard line. The energy and desire that DE Julius Peppers showed to muscle through the line and block the K Olindo Mare field goal attempt was peerless. This was the single best example of heart that I have seen this 2007 NFL season.
Duly buoyed by the offense, the final CAR drive was highlighted by good running from RB DeShaun Foster. The reward for this effort was an opportunity for K Jon Kasay to win the game. From 50+ yards, the kick was good and Carolina moved to 3-2, leaving New Orleans winless.
For Carolina, this was the perfect reposte to a terrible home loss. The Panthers must find offensive consistency. WR Keary Colbert has to take some of the load of WR Steve Smith in the passing game. QB Jake Delhomme is sorely missed, with backup QB David Carr still too slow to release the ball.
For New Orleans, the performance was close, but still not complete. The defense was much improved at pressuring the passer. The Saints managed to record their first sack of the season. The mega drive that yielded 0 points broke the building belief in the Superdome. The Saints now travel to Seattle, and a loss next Sunday night ends their season.
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