Carolina Panthers secondary, other keys to win at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 04: James Bradberry #24 of the Carolina Panthers defends a pass to Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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Carolina Panthers v 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) /

Turnover Margin

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the worst turnover margin in the entire NFL and their record reflects the weakness. Twenty-three interceptions have been thrown over the course of 11 games, more than a two per game average, and if the Panthers hope to win they must create some more for themselves on Sunday.

In four Buccaneers victories they had just three interceptions versus 19 in seven losses. Carolina forced two in the first meeting, including a game clinching fourth-quarter interception by rookie cornerback Donte Jackson.

Combined with a turnover on downs the Panthers generated 14 points by winning the turnover battle and won by the same margin.

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