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Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 2 Preview

ByRichard Adkins|
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 23: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers runs against the Cincinnati Bengals during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 23: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers runs against the Cincinnati Bengals during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

NFC South rival Tampa Bay heads to Carolina for a Thursday Night Football showdown.

TheCarolina Panthershad a tough task Week 1 where they started the season 0-1 at home against the defending NFC Champions, theLos Angeles Rams. The Panther’s inability to sustain a drive early on could point to the loss. Despite the loss, the Panthers have some strengths heading into a Thursday Night Football showdown against their NFC South rivalTampa Bay Buccaneers,a game where the Panthers are favored to win. The Bucs, much like the Panthers, had a not-so-hot start of the season after they lost 31-17 to theSan Francisco 49ers.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 08: Marqui Christian #26 of the Los Angeles Rams tackles Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Rams won 30-23,. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 08: Marqui Christian #26 of the Los Angeles Rams tackles Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Rams won 30-23,. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

The Panthers will look to depend on running backChristian McCaffreyafter his heavy workload Week 1, where he rushed for 128 yards, and added 81 receiving yards off 10 catches, and two touchdowns. McCaffrey is a remarkable talent, but as amazing as he truly is, he can’t do it alone. The Panthers will needCam Newtonto get back on track after throwing for 239 yards, one interception, a 72.1 QBR, and 0 touchdowns. Much like Newton, expect Carolina’s defense to also get back on track after allowing 349 yards to a high powered Rams offense. Everything didn’t go bad for the Panthers asDJ Mooresnagged seven out of 10 targets for 76 yards, Joey Style went 66% from kicking including a 52 yard long, and a Panthers fan was seen slamming a record amount of beers while watching the game.

Twitter Reacts to Panthers Fan Who Consumed At Least 17 Beers at the Panthers-Rams Game (Tweets)https://t.co/IbZo5HrY0nvia@ChadGelfandpic.twitter.com/7SIqXk9Lda

— Robert Littal BSO (@BSO)September 10, 2019

Despite the loss and sub par stats, everyone should expect the dynamic duo of Newton and McCaffrey to destroy the Buccaneers defense.Jameis Winston, who threw three picks and only 194 yards, can be in for a long night against the Panthers defense who heldJared Goffto 189 yards the week prior.Gerald McCoygets his first crack at his former team, and the home fans get their chance at witnessing the first win of the season.

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