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Delhomme has been golden at Superdome |
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Written by Steve Reed
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Thursday, November 05, 2009 11:09 am |
 Jake Delhomme has been superb in Louisiana. (AP Photo) CHARLOTTE -- Thinking the 13-point underdog Carolina Panthers have no chance against the New Orleans Saints?
Well, think again.
The Panthers have won their last seven road games against the Saints and Louisiana native Jake Delhomme is a big reason why. Delhomme, who was born and raised in Breaux Bridge, La., always seems to take his game up a notch when playing in his home state. Delhomme is 6-0 as an NFL starter in his home state, including a 5-0 mark at the Louisiana Superdome, site of Sunday’s NFC South divisional clash between the Panthers and Saints.
"That's good, but I don't know that's going to help at all this weekend, but we'll see," Delhomme said with a laugh.
So while the Panthers may be a huge underdog heading into the game, at least they have some good karma going for them. Here’s a look at Delhomme’s performances in Louisiana, all of which were played at the Louisiana Superdome except the 2005 game which was moved to Baton Rouge, La., because of Hurricane Katrina. Year Opponent Result Com Att Yds TD INT
2008 vs. Saints Win, 33-31 14 20 250 1 0
2006 vs. Saints Win, 31-21 23 27 207 2 0
2005 vs. Saints Win, 27-10 13 21 176 1 1
2004 vs. Saints Win, 32-21 22 29 294 1 0
2003 vs. Saints Win, 23-20 12 27 148 0 0
*1999 vs. Cowboys Win, 31-24 16 27 278 2 1 *He was a member of the New Orleans Saints. |
