http://wwno.org en http://wwno.org/post/saints-close-out-2012-disappointing-loss-panthers <p></p><p>The Carolina Panthers defeated the New Orleans Saints 44-38 Sunday, in a wild game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to close out the season.</p><p>The Saints will finish the 2012 regular season tied with the Panthers and Buccaneers for second (and last) place in the NFC South Division with a 7-9 record.</p><p>Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams rushed for a staggering 210 yards, including a 65-yard burst in the first half and a 54-yard touchdown gash in the second half.</p> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 23:33:34 +0000 Jacob Mayer 25998 at http://wwno.org http://wwno.org/post/preview-saintspanthers-matchup <p>The New Orleans Saints will face the Carolina Panthers in the 2012 season finale Sunday at noon in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.</p><p>Neither team can clinch a playoff berth with a victory, but both teams are riding winning streaks and looking to build momentum going into next season.</p><p>With a victory, the Saints can even the all-time series history between the two teams at 18 wins apiece.</p><p>The Saints have won four of their last five meetings with the Panthers, but Carolina defeated the Saints earlier this season, 35-27 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.</p> Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:00:14 +0000 Jacob Mayer 25953 at http://wwno.org