CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Even if the 13-3 New Orleans Saints don’t get a first-round bye, coach Sean Payton likes his team’s chances in the playoffs. “It’s hard to play this game if you’re not emotionally and physically ready,” said Payton, who played his starters until late in the third quarter. Klein returned an interception for a touchdown, as the Saints handed the Panthers their eighth straight loss. The Saints watched the end of the Packers-Lions game on TV in the visitors’ locker room. The Saints took the opening kickoff and drove 75 yards on eight plays to take a 7-0 lead on Kamara’s 15-yard touchdown run.

Source: thestar December 30, 2019 02:03 UTC