Panthers' Dave Canales sees Saints game as 'championship opportunity'

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The Carolina Panthers had a very productive bye week.

While they were resting and recharging for the final four games of the season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were losing to the New Orleans Saints and dropping into a tie with the Panthers (7-6) for first place in the NFC South.

Carolina can stay in first place by beating the Saints on Sunday in New Orleans.