Injuries have caught up with Panthers' defense

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook (87) is brought down by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54), cornerback Corn Elder (29) and outside linebacker Jeremy Chinn (21) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill (23) runs toward Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray (28) is stopped by Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Thompson (54), outside linebacker Jeremy Chinn (21) and cornerback Troy Pride (25) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (53) pauses for a moment of silence as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The Saints won 27-24. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)