Double trouble? Saints lose at Carolina 35-27

New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) Show caption
New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
By Advocate news services

September 16, 2012

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Carolina quarterback Cam Newton passed for 253 yards and one touchdown and rushed for 73 yards and one touchdown to lead the Panthers to a 35-27 victory against the Saints on Sunday.

The Saints (0-2) are 0-2 for the first time since 2007.

New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees completed 31 of 49 passes for 325 yards and one touchdown, but was intercepted twice.