Panthers–Saints rivalry
American football teams' rivalry
The Panthers–Saints rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints.
The Panthers joined the NFL as an expansion team in the 1995 season, joining the Saints as members of the NFC West. As part of the NFL's 2002 division realignment, the Panthers and Saints were both placed in the newly formed NFC South. As divisional rivals, the two teams play each other twice each season.
The Saints lead the overall series, 34–29. The two teams have met once in the playoffs, with the Saints winning.
Background
The Saints began play in 1967. The Panthers, meanwhile, were officially accepted as an NFL franchise in 1993. They began play in 1995, joining the Saints in the NFC West Division. Both located in the Southeastern United States, the Panthers and Saints had a natural geographic rivalry set-up.
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