CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Panthers coach Ron Rivera isn't downplaying the significance of this Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.
When it comes to regular season games, Rivera said, "It's about as big as it gets."
The Panthers and Saints are tied atop the NFC South at 10-4 with two games remaining. The Saints, who beat the Panthers 31-13 on Dec. 8, can clinch the division and a first-round bye with a victory. The Panthers can do the same if they beat New Orleans and win at Atlanta the following week.