The New Orleans Saints aren't going to be in the playoffs this season, but they can still impact the playoff picture. There are five teams eliminated from play

Preview the Week 15 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Don't let the 3-10 record fool you. The Saints have handled the Panthers before this season and they can do it again here in Week 15.

One of the NFL's biggest surprises, Carolina (7-6) is coming off an impressive 31-28 win over the Los Angeles Rams. And while they are still on the outside looking in on the NFC playoff picture, the Panthers now control their own playoff destiny in the NFC South thanks to the Buccaneers ' loss to the Falcons on Thursday night.

The New Orleans Saints (3-10) host the Carolina Panthers (7-6) at Caesars Superdome on Sunday. The Saints won 17-7 in the first meeting in November. Here are the predictions from our staff for the second meeting between the NFC South teams.

These teams met back on November 9 with the Saints winning 17-7. The New Orleans defense owned the day limiting the Panthers to a mere 73 yards rushing and just 175 yards of total offense. No doubt Carolina needs a more balanced attack this weekend.

Among those recognized were former defensive backs Brett Maxie and Tracy Porter. Former safety Steve Gleason received the first Saints Hall of Fame Courage Award.

The New Orleans Saints have long been out of the running for the NFC South. But they still have a chance to impact the race.