Drew Brees set a merciless tone with relentless, aggressive, pinpoint passing and the New Orleans Saints shrugged off injury risks, barreling into the postseason with an all-out effort in a win over the Carolina Panthers.

Panthers react following game with Saints

Drew Brees finishes the regular season on a high note with 389 passing yards and five TDs in a 45-17 win over the Panthers.

Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart finds the open hole and rushes for a 29-yard touchdown against the Saints.

Panthers QB Cam Newton lofts a pass down the sideline for Steve Smith, who makes the grab for a 12-yard score.

Two weeks after suffering a back injury, Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson will miss the season finale against the New Orleans Saints because of it.

How do the Saints use a spread offense? Check out what our guys think the Saints will need in order to make a deep run in the playoffs.

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram was ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Carolina Panthers, along with receiver Lance Moore.

He's baaaack! Cam Newton takes home the Pepsi Rookie of the Week hardware once again in Week 16.

AccuWeather.com updates climate conditions for the Panthers vs. the Saints.