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Brees rests, Panthers beat Saints 23-10 (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton decided the risk of injury outweighed heading into the playoffs on a positive note. The backups responded with an ugly performance that sends the No. 1 seed in the NFC to the postseason on a three-game losing streak. Jonathan Stewart rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown and the Carolina Panthers finished their disappointing season with a 23-10 win over the...