Black and Blue Review
GameWeek TIMELINE
08DEC
Win Doesn't Equal 'Victory Monday'
After rolling past New Orleans, the Panthers stuck to the schedule they kept after many of their six-straight losses. Read more
08DEC
Panthers Very Much Alive With Three Weeks Left
The Panthers got some help from the Packers on Monday night. Green Bay rolled past Atlanta, which again jumbled the 'top' 3 teams in the NFC South. Read more
09DEC
VIDEO: Scene of Cam Newton Car Accident
"Cam Newton is in fair condition and undergoing tests at Carolinas Medical Center and will remain there overnight for observation." - Panthers statement Read more
09DEC
10 Things We Know About Newton's Accident
Cam Newton was headed to Bank of America Stadium to watch film at approximately 12:30 p.m. Read more
10DEC
Derek Anderson to Replace Newton Against Bucs Again
Cam Newton will miss the second game of his career on Sunday, and for the second time this season, he'll be replaced by Derek Anderson. Read more
10DEC
Panthers React to Newton's Accident
"It was like someone stabbed me in the heart when I heard of it." - Joe Webb Read more
10DEC
Quotes to Note: Mike Evans and Lovie Smith
"I just watched the Carolina game from Week 1 and I look like a totally different person." - Bucs WR Mike Evans Read more
10DEC
TRANSCRIPT: Ron Rivera Press Conference
"He was disappointed for his teammates. He feels like he is letting everybody down." -Rivera, describing Newton Read more
10DEC
Cam Newton's Inspirational Instagram Post
Newton does not write many of his social media posts, but an Instagram message posted Wednesday sure sounded like it came from him. Read more
11DEC
Cam Newton Returns to Work
Less than 48 hours after he climbed out of his truck after it flipped about a block from Bank of America Stadium, Newton was back in the office. Read more
11DEC
TRANSCRIPT: Cam Newton Post-Accident Press Conference
"I’m just thankful to have breath in my lungs so I can breathe.” Read more
12DEC
PHOTOS: Cam Newton at Friday's Practice
Cam Newton walked around gingerly while watching practice three days after his accident. Read more
12DEC
Friday's Injury Report
Cam Newton and Amini Silatolu are out, DeAngelo Williams is doubtful, everyone else is probable. Read more
12DEC
How the Panthers' Defense Turned Things Around
Ron Rivera said his defense started playing better once it accepted that Greg Hardy would not be returning this season. Read more
12DEC
What the Panthers Need From Derek Anderson's Second Start
Derek Anderson has become a smarter player while still taking shots downfield. Read more
13DEC
Dad Derek Anderson Gets His Second Start
The Panthers' playoff hopes rest on the arm of their backup quarterback, who has already beaten the Bucs this season. Read more
13DEC
Cleaning Out the Week 15 Quotebook
“It sucked really bad. I was very, very frustrated. I didn’t understand it at the time." - cornerback Josh Norman Read moreINJURY REPORTS
FRIDAY
PANTHERS:
Out: QB Cam Newton (back), G Amini Silatolu (knee)
Doubtful: RB DeAngelo Williams (hand)
Probable: WR Corey Brown (shoulder), CB Carrington Byndom (illness), C Ryan Kalil (not injury related), LB A.J. Klein (knee), TE Greg Olsen (knee), G Chris Scott (foot), RB Jonathan Stewart (hip)
BUCS:
Questionable: LB Mason Foster (achilles), DT Gerald McCoy (knee), DT Clinton McDonald (hamstring), WR Solomon Patton (foot), RB Bobby Rainey (ankle), TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins (back), S Major Wright (ribs)
Probable: T Anthony Collins (elbow), LB Lavonte David (concussion), TE Brandon Myers (calf)
PANTHERS POLLS
WHAT TAMPA BAY IS SAYING
SATURDAY
- 3 Keys to Beat the Panthers — buccaneers.com
- Bucs notes: LB David ready after concussion scare — Tampa Tribune
- W2W4: Buccaneers at Panthers — ESPN.com
FRIDAY
- Does anyone want to win the NFC South? — Tampa Tribune
- Key Matchups: Buccaneers vs. Panthers — buccaneers.com
- Lovie Smith sees injustice with Pro Bowl format — ESPN.com
THURSDAY
- NFC South division struggling to find its champion — Tampa Tribune
- Bucs notes: Team still focused on winning in 2014 — Tampa Tribune
- Bucs know what to expect from Derek Anderson — ESPN.com
- Gerald McCoy says he couldn’t ‘tank it’ — ESPN.com
- Enemy Lines: Panthers TE Greg Olsen — buccaneers.com
- Scouting Report: Carolina Panthers — buccaneers.com
WEDNESDAY
- Lovie Smith: Josh McCown best chance to win — ESPN.com
- Five bright spots for Buccaneers — ESPN.com
- Rookie WRs flourish for Bucs, Panthers — Tampa Tribune
- ‘Tough’ QB McCown remains Bucs starter — Tampa Tribune
- Lookahead: Bucs vs. Panthers — Tampa Tribune
- Goals: Build Momentum, Play Spoiler — buccaneers.com
- Series History: Bucs-Panthers — buccaneers.com
NUMBERS AND NOTES
NFL RANKINGS
| OFFENSE | PANTHERS | BUCS |
|---|---|---|
| Total yds per game | 341.8 (19th) | 307.4 (29th) |
| Rushing yds per game | 116.1 (11th) | 78.8 (31st) |
| Passing yds per game | 225.8 (21st) | 228.5 (19th) |
| Sacks Allowed | 37 (22nd) | 39 (24th) |
| Points per game | 20.7 (23rd) | 18.2 (28th) |
| DEFENSE | PANTHERS | BUCS |
|---|---|---|
| Total yds per game | 356.5 (19th) | 364.8 (21st) |
| Rushing yds per game | 114.9 (19th) | 115.8 (20th) |
| Passing yds per game | 241.5 (16th) | 249.0 (24th) |
| Sacks | 28 (22nd) | 30 (t18th) |
| Points per game | 26.2 (23rd) | 26.8 (26th) |
Bucs (2-11) at Panthers (4-8-1)
TV: FOX, Sunday (1:00 p.m. ET); Dick Stockton, Brady Quinn
SERIES HISTORY:
- Panthers lead series, 17-11. They’ve won three straight meetings, including a 20-14 win in this year’s season opener.