This was a low-scoring affair last time these teams met, with the two sides combining for just 24 points in a Saints upset win. Carolina has been good against the spread this year at 8-5, while New Orleans is 5-8 ATS. The Panthers are also 7-6 to the Over this year, while the Saints are 4-9.

Here's a big hat tip to Carl Granderson. The veteran defensive end wasn't fooled by a Buccaneers pitch to the flat on fourth down, closing quickly on the ball carrier for a loss of seven yards and a turnover on downs. The Saints offense will take over on Tampa Bay's side of the field.

The New Orleans Saints had a new kicker on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins in Irishman Charlie Smyth, who made the first first field goal attempt of his NFL career.

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.

Robert Griffin III is set to call his first NFL game for Fox Sports on Sunday when the New Orleans Saints host the Carolina Panthers.

Everything you need to know about the NFL match between the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers, as well as kick-off time and team news

Here are your Five Things to Know about the New Orleans Saints for Thursday, December 11:

Cameron Jordan continues to climb up the record books this season for the New Orleans Saints. Earlier in the campaign, Jordan set the Saints franchise record fo