METAIRIE, La. -- New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton made it clear Monday that he is considering some personnel changes after being just as frustrated by the team's performance on film as he was following its 27-16 road loss to the St. Louis Rams a day earlier.

Garrett Hartley, who missed two kicks in Sunday's loss at St. Louis, may be in danger of losing his job. Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images

Payton was asked specifically about the status of left tackle Charles Brown and kicker Garrett Hartley -- and both times he declined to get into specifics. But he repeatedly made it clear that all options will be considered, especially with an upcoming game at Carolina that will make or break the Saints' chances at the No. 2 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye.

If the Saints (10-4) win, they will lock up the 2-seed. If they lose to the Panthers (10-4), they'll need to win and have Carolina lose in Week 17.

"It's our jobs very quickly here with an important game coming up to make corrections -- and then also to look closely at who we're asking to do certain things," Payton said.

When asked specifically about Hartley, who missed two field goals Sunday, Payton responded with a general answer: "Listen, I think we're looking closely at every element. You know, I told the players today in the team meeting we're looking closely at each aspect of this team. And not trying to read into my answer, I just think it's important for us to do that.

"Whether it's [the kicker], the tackle position, whether it's a player on defense, the one thing I know I don't want to do is just repeat the process over and over again. So we're gonna look closely at what our options are and what gives us the best chance as we get ready to play this coming week and then obviously one week remaining."