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Panthers-Saints flexed into prime time

St Louis Rams v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 20: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers signals to his teammates during their game against the St. Louis Rams at Bank of America Stadium on October 20, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Three months ago, a Falcons-Packers game was ripe for prime time.

But with both teams underperforming, and the Panthers and Saints playing as well as anyone in the league right now, the decision was easy.

The NFC South showdown has been flexed into Sunday Night Football for Week 14.

At the moment, the Saints (9-2) have a one-game lead over the Panthers (8-3), so the game will be crucial for the division title.

And with the East and North floundering, the winner of that game will have a considerable advantage when it comes to a bye week in the first round of the NFC playoffs.