The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were embarrassed by the Carolina Panthers. Cam Newton thrashed the Bucs defense in a 42-28 blowout.
Leading up to Sunday’s game, the biggest story revolved around the Buccaneers quarterbacks. Unfortunately, it didn’t matter which quarterback was under center when the defense gave up five touchdowns in the first half.
Defensively, Tampa Bay looked pathetic. The Panthers gained 407 total yards. Calmly and smoothly, Carolina drove down the field without any resistance.
They slowed down Newton in the second half, allowing just one score, but the damage was already done. The 35-point first half put Fitzpatrick and the offense in a hole they couldn’t climb out of.