The Saints bring a three-game winning streak into Week 18 but New Orleans has already been eliminated from the postseason. When reflecting on 2022, their loss to the Buccaneers in Week 13 (17-16 after leading 16-3 with the ball in the fourth quarter) will sting the most.
The Panthers kept their playoff hopes alive until Week 17, but some lapses in coverage from their cornerbacks led to three long touchdowns and a come-from-behind win for the ageless Tom Brady. Considering the changes and shortcomings at quarterback early in the season, paired with trading Christian McCaffrey, Carolina did well to keep their fans engaged all year.