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Panthers vs Buccaneers: Key Matchups

The Panthers and Buccaneers both will play with depleted rosters on Monday Night football. Three of the starting four defensive lineman for the Bucs will not play, along with running back Doug Martin and his back up Charles Sims. On the flip side, the Panthers will be without QB Cam Newton, RB Jonathan Stewart, OT Michael Oher, and CB James Bradberry, whose absence is exacerbated by the release of Bene Benwikere. Both teams will also play with some dinged up starters, leading to what could be an ugly affair. Some players will need to step up and make plays, let's look at who those could be.