Of course the Buccaneers are as wounded as the Carolina Panthers but at least they have their starting quarterback. But Rivera said he feels “pretty comfortable” that Stewart could be available for next week’s game at New Orleans.
The Carolina Panthers were the overwhelming favorites to win the NFC South and Tampa Bay was considered the up and coming team in the division with Atlanta the consensus to land in the cellar.
Anderson has started two games since arriving in Carolina. Read on for our Buccaneers vs. Panthers preview.
The Carolina defense were simply not about to cope with the Falcons offense, and in three of the four quarters they allowed 14 or more points. The spread, via Vegas Insider, has Carolina favored as well. “So when I ask them how he’s doing, ‘Well, he had a good day in the protocol today.’ Which to me is whatever the next step is he’s going to go to”.
The Carolina Panthers (1-3) lost to the Atlanta Falcons, 48-33, last week in which Cam Newton threw for 165 yards and a touchdown. Tampa Bay’s victory came at Atlanta, where the Panthers lost last week.
“The 25-year-old wideout remains a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses due to his 6’5” size and leaping ability, and the offense should use him often against a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that ranks 27th in the National Football League with nine passing touchdowns allowed this season. It is worth noting however that his 133 passing attempts also rank 20th in the league. Bradberry left Sunday’s game in the first quarter because of turf toe, and Atlanta wide receiver Julio Jones went on to become the sixth player in National Football League history with 300 receiving yards in a game.
The Panthers don’t plan to change anything, even if MVP quarterback Cam Newton is unable to play on Monday. Wide receiver Eric Decker will miss his second straight game with a partly torn right rotator cuff. He is third on the team with 16 catches for 159 yards and a pair of touchdowns, including 10-113-2 combined over the past two weeks.
When asked how comfortable he was with the field position on the final kick, Bucs coach Dirk Koetter replied, “I wasn’t comfortable”. He was the team’s offensive coordinator in 2015.
Lawrence was the sacks leader for Dallas with eight previous year. The team hopes he can do the same against a Buccaneers team that is also 1-3 this season. Jameis Winston is definitely playing at a higher level than he was previous year, but not to the point where he can carry his team into a playoff position or even above.500.
This is rather simple, but it comes down to whether or not Newton will be in at quarterback for the Panthers. That has prompted both the NFL and the NFL Players Association to look into whether the concussion protocol was properly followed.
Cam Newton is one of the most physically gifted and dominant quarterbacks in the NFL.