Instant analysis from the Carolina Panthers’ 24-17 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday.
Listless, uninspired play to start, picks to seal loss
Carolina entered Sunday’s game knowing it absolutely had to win, after three consecutive losses and a 1-4 road record.
But the Panthers came out flat and failed to capitalize on opportunities, dropping a fourth straight game.
Quarterback Cam Newton threw two interceptions in the first half, the first of which occurred on third down. He threw a third interception in the fourth quarter, and a fourth with 5:11 to play.
The four interceptions tied a career-worst for Newton, who threw four against Detroit in his rookie season.