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Christian McCaffrey suffers without Cam Newton as run threat

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey lined up in the Wildcat position behind the center on fourth down and less than a yard from the Tampa Bay 2. Quarterback Cam Newton lined up outside right tackle Taylor Moton, hoping to draw the defense in his direction.

Wide receiver Curtis Samuel lined up in the slot to the left, then went right behind McCaffrey on the snap, as though he was going to get the ball on a reverse.

Tampa Bay outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett didn’t bite.