Jonathan Vilma to retire as a New Orleans Saint by Ian-Mitchell Dear

The New Orleans Saints lost a heartbreaker to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday 41-38, which resulted in the fourth straight loss by the team.

Here’s a look at the Saints snap count leaders and grades from Sunday’s game against the Panthers, as per Pro Football Focus.

Snap Count Leaders – Offense

Max Unger, Terron Armstead, Andrus Peat, Zach Strief, Drew Brees – 64

Marques Colston – 60

Brandin Cooks – 59

Ben Watson, Mark Ingram, Tim Lelito – 55

Brandon Coleman – 47

Highest Grades – Offense

Michael Hoomanawanui, TE (+1.7, 7 snaps)

Brandon Coleman, WR (+1.5)

Drew Brees, QB (+1.4)

Lowest Grades – Offense

Mark Ingram, RB (-2.1)

Max Unger, C (-2.1)

Zach Strief, RT (-2.0)

Senio Kelemete, RG (-1.9, 12 snaps)

Snap Count Leaders – Defense

Stephone Anthony, Kenny Vaccaro, Jairus Byrd – 83

Brandon Browner – 82

James Anderson – 78

Cam Jordan – 75

Tyeler Davison – 68

Highest Grades – Defense

Kevin Williams, DT (+4.5, 58 snaps)

Cam Jordan, DE (+3.1)

Delvin Breaux, CB (+2.8, 13 snaps)

Tyeler Davison, DT (+2.6)

Lowest Grades – Defense

Brandon Browner, CB (-4.9)

Bobby Richardson, DE (-3.3, 59 snaps)

Brian Dixon, CB (-1.7, 42 snaps)

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The black and gold held the ball for only 23:26 , while the Panthers dominated with 36:34 . The Saints offense, as expected, lost the first down battle 33-21 .

, while the Panthers dominated with . The Saints offense, as expected, lost the first down battle . Dennis Allen’s went from averaging 5.5 yards per play given up to the Texans to 6.2 yards per play against the Panthers.

The Saints offense finished 3-for-10 ( 30 percent ) on 3rd down efficiency, and failed their lone 4th down attempt.

) on 3rd down efficiency, and failed their lone 4th down attempt. Final penalty count for the Saints: 11 penalties, 104 yards . Three of said penalties were credited to Brandon Browner .

C.J. Spiller appeared in only 5 snaps for the Saints on Sunday.

appeared in only 5 snaps for the Saints on Sunday. James Anderson led all Saints defenders with 11 total tackles.

led all Saints defenders with 11 total tackles. The first blocked PAT returned for a 2-point conversion went to Stephone Anthony, who also was credited with a forced fumble, recovery, touchdown, and 10 total tackles.

The Saints (4-8) now take on another NFC South divisional foe, as they travel to Tampa to take on the Buccaneers (6-6) on Sunday. Sean Payton’s crew will now try to not finish below .500 for the third time in 4 years.

The Saints currently hold the No. 7th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.