At 1:00pm ET my NFC South TOM is on Carolina and NO to go under the total. Clearly, this is an important early season game for both of these NFC South hopefuls. I'm not 100% positive who in fact will win cover the spread in this game, but whoever does, it will be because of having the better defensive unit, as I do indeed expect this total to fall under the posted number. Dave Canales is now directing the show in Carolina, with Bryce Young once again back under center. Canales is known as an offensive coach but he's not working with much and its going to take time to implement his schemes. The Saints are led by Derek Carr for a second straight year. He was far from amazing last year and Saints fans are already talking about who will replace him. These teams of course met twice last year, with New Orleans coming out on top of each. Each was a lower-scoring battle, with the Saints holding on for the 20-17 victory in Week 2 on the road, before then winning 28-6 at home in December. Nothing is going to change here as far as the pace and tempo, with the improved New Orleans defense setting the tone. This number is high, the play is the under.