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Anthony Rizzuti

WATCH: Panthers DE Henry Anderson blocks Saints’ 30-yard FG try

At 0-2 while riding a league-worst nine-game losing streak, the Carolina Panthers desperately needed some juice to start their Week 3 matchup against the visiting New Orleans Saints. Luckily, the thirst has been quenched.

Up 13-0 with 42 seconds remaining in the first half, the Panthers set up to defend a 30-yard field goal attempt from Saints kicker Wil Lutz. And, boy, was it ever defended—as defensive end Henry Anderson blocked the try to preserve the lead into the break.

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In addition to the winless skid, the Panthers also came into Sunday without a takeaway in their previous five games. That was snapped in the first quarter by linebacker Frankie Luvu and defensive end Marquis Haynes Sr.—who, respectively, stripped and scooped up a fumble from New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara.

After Luvu ripped the ball out, Haynes Sr. picked the pigskin up for a 44-yard touchdown return. Carolina held the New Orleans offense to 162 yards and just five first downs in the half.

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