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Tony Jones Jr. ran for two touchdowns, rookie Blake Grupe kicked two field goals and the New Orleans Saints defeated the Carolina Panthers 20-17 on Monday night to improve to 2-0 for the first time since 2013.

September 19, 2023 - 2:23 PM

Chris Olave (12) of the New Orleans Saints bobbles and catches a 42-yard pass against CJ Henderson (23) of the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/TNS)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tony Jones Jr. is making the most of his elevation from the Saints’ practice squad, while Chris Olave continues to make plays for unbeaten New Orleans.

Jones ran for two touchdowns, rookie Blake Grupe kicked two field goals and the Saints beat the Carolina Panthers 20-17 on Monday night, improving to 2-0 for the first time since 2013.

Jones replaced the injured Jamaal Williams late in the first half and ran for 34 yards on 12 carries.

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