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Panthers hanging onto lead over Saints in monsoon

DeAngelo Williams, John Jenkins

Carolina Panthers’ DeAngelo Williams (34) breaks the tackle of New Orleans Saints’ John Jenkins (92) for a touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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The Saints are getting sick of answering questions about playing in the weather, but they’re only going to get more after the extreme conditions in Charlotte.

The Saints offense has stalled in a third-quarter monsoon, unable to get anything going offensively as they trail the Panthers 10-6.

Frankly, it would be hard for anyone to do much, and the Panthers were fortunate to get a field goal in the torrential downpour (which is about to let up a bit).

If conditions clear, the Saints are going to have a chance. The Panthers still haven’t converted a third down today, but interceptions by linebackers Thomas Davis and Luke Kuechly have allowed them to stay in it.