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

By Brandon Scott

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)
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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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 28: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers scores a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Maintain Red Zone Effectiveness

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has been extremely effective inside the red zone this season. His league leading passer rating (120.7) and ability to effectively use his legs and running capabilities make him a real threat once the goal line is in sight.

Couple that with Newton’s other weapons like running back Christian McCaffrey and a healthy Greg Olsen, who scored in his second consecutive game last week, and the Panthers ability to turn red zone chances into touchdowns instead of field goals has been solid all season.

For Carolina to continue their current home winning streak and extend the season total to three, a continued effectiveness inside the 20-yard line will be needed. Ultimately, it feels as if Sunday is the textbook definition of a trap game – the Buccaneers season seemingly hangs in the balance and Carolina is heavily favored.

However, a closer examination shows that Tampa Bay could just as easily be 6-1 instead of 3-4 and let’s not forget they went toe-to-toe with New Orleans inside the Superdome and pulled off a 48-40 win with Fitzpatrick.

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The Panthers and Buccaneers kick off on Sunday, November 4 at 1:00pm ET.

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