Tampa Bay claimed their first win of the newest NFL season, holding the ultimate drive of Carolina off to claim.
With time running out between the Panthers along with the NFC South competitions trailing by six Carolina was directed by Cam Newton in a final drill down the area.
They seemed to be heading for a first win of this season, or at least overtime, as they attained the redzone, however the Buccaneers came up with a late goal-line stand to make sure Newton, despite 324 passing yards, was held without a touchdown for the second consecutive week.
Lightning in the area meant the game was delayed for 25 minutes at the first quarter, but the Bucs held on to give head coach Bruce Arians his first victory since taking charge at the off-season
Peyton Barber ran for 82 yards and a touchdown while Jameis Winston threw for 208 yards as Tampa Bay held Newton in check as it mattered most, the Panthers quarterback came up with a different fumble as he suffered an eighth successive defeat.
The Panthers required four field goals from Matt Gay, and a Barber safety, to stand up their 14 points.
Chris Godwin was Winston’s safety blanket, the wide receiver scored the match’s only touchdown and hauled in eight catches for 121 yards since the Bucs won even though turning just 2 of 12 first downs.
It had been another night of pity, culminating at the last drive which fell short despite several fractures. On fourth down play against them both, the Bucs stopped Christian McCaffrey after he chose a snap from their wildcat formation to carry over on downs.
The Buccaneers (1-1) got plenty of stress on Newton along with three sacks coming from Shaquil Barrett. Later he racked up 209 yards and two touchdowns in the season-opener against the Los Angeles 27, they held McCaffrey to 53 total yards from scrimmage.
Up – The two teams get a protracted break the Buccaneers are back at home when they face the New York Giants, while Carolina chase their first victory when they host the Arizona Cardinals.
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