Carolina Panthers Week 17 halftime update vs. New Orleans Saints

The Carolina Panthers trail 35-3 at halftime vs. New Orleans Saints.

With the New Orleans Saints still having an opportunity to clinch home field advantage for the playoffs, expectations were they would approach Week 17 in a similar manner to any other game. The Carolina Panthers are in the midst of a current seven game losing streak and after a dismal first half, it appears eight in a row is only a few quarters away.

Rookie quarterback Will Grier received his second career start but a foot injury has seen him replaced by Kyle Allen. In his time under center versus New Orleans, Grier managed just one completion for four yards while tossing an interception returned for a touchdown. He also…