1 — The Panthers are 1-0 for the first time since 2008.6 — Head coach Ron Rivera has won six straight games that have been decided by seven points or fewer.8 – Tight end Greg Olsen had a game-high eight receptions. He’s had that many twice before in his career, including in Week 14 vs. the Saints last year. Olsen’s career high is nine catches, which he had on 11/11/12 against the Broncos.9 – Cornerback Antoine Cason tied Luke Kuechly with a team-high nine tackles, his most since he had nine playing for the Chargers on 11/22/10 against the Broncos. Cason also had an interception. Last season, he had two for the Cardinals, and they each came in Week 15 vs. the Titans.18 – The Bucs’ pair of 6-5 wideouts, Vincent Jackson and Mike Evans, combined for 18 targets. Evans caught five of his nine for 37 yards, while Jackson had four receptions for 36 yards.21 – Over their last 21 gamers, the Panthers have allowed one 100-yard rusher (Buffalo’s C.J. Spiller in Week 2 last year).22:45 – The Panthers dominated with a 22:45 time of possession in the first half, allowing the Bucs to have the ball for just 7:15. The Panthers also went into halftime with a 205-84 advantage in total yards and had 13 first downs compared to Tampa’s two.23 – Philly Brown showed a spark with a 23-yard punt return early in the fourth quarter. The rookie picked up just 13 yards on his two other returns.27 – Last month NFL.com ranked backup quarterbacks. Derek Anderson was listed 27th.48 – Quarterback Cam Newton had started each of his 48 possible games before cracked ribs forced him out Sunday.54 – Bucs fullback Jorvorskie Lane had one carry for 54 yards. Tampa’s 16 other carries totaled 48 yards.92 – Receiver Kelvin Benjamin had a game-high 92 yards receiving. The rookie also debuted with an incredible 26-yard touchdown catch.117.7 – Bucs quarterback Josh McCown was 13-of-19 for 107 yards in the fourth quarter, and he had a lofty 117.7 quarterback rating in the final 15 minutes. He was 9-of-16 for 76 yards in the first three quarters.2010 – Anderson won a regular-season game for the first time since he was with the Cardinals in 2010.