Saints Nation: 2010 Season Preview, Game Predictions (Part 2)

Up to this point through 8 weeks I've got the Saints sitting at 6-2. Let's take a look at the second half of their schedule:Week 9: 11/7 @ Carolina Panthers2009 Panthers Rankings: 19th offense, 8th defense The Panthers will remember the drubbing they took from the Saints in the previous matchup, and they will run the ball all day long. Tough weather conditions force the Saints to play less of their style of football. The Saints will have their hands full in this one, but sneak it out. By this point in the season Jimmy Clausen is likely starting at quarterback for the Panthers and he makes a mistake late to cost them. Saints 24 Panthers 21Week 10: BYEWeek 11: 11/21 vs. Seattle Seahawks2009 Seahawks Rankings: 21st offense, 24th defenseMatt Hasselbeck is a solid NFL quarterback that struggles to stay healthy. The Seahawks may have Pete Carroll on board now, but they are an aging team that is regressing. They'll surprise the Saints a bit by putting a good effort in a shootou...