Carolina Panthers turnover margin key to win vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 29: Middle linebacker Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers is helped up by strong safety Mike Adams #29 of the Carolina Panthers after intercepting a pass by quarterback Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on October 29, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 24: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Turnover Margin

Always an important factor, winning the turnover margin will be essential for the Panthers to ensure a victory. Tampa Bay only has four losses and other than a complete meltdown in Chicago, the other three setbacks came by a combined 11 points.

What is even more impressive is the Buccaneers turned the football over four times in two different, three-point losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals. Two more turnovers came in a five-point loss to the Atlanta Falcons and the fact they only created one takeaway in these three games – COMBINED -is worrisome.

Two of the turnovers against Pittsburgh and Cincinnati led to 14 points in each game, yet the Buccaneers only lost by three both times. Imagine if they hold onto the football? For this reason, Carolina must create turnovers and take full advantage in order to win.

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