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Buccaneers Edged by Panthers, 19-17

The Buccaneers were edged by the Panthers, 19-17, at Bank of America Stadium.

Josh McCown found the end zone two times (1 pass, 1 rush) on 13 of 28 passing for 154 yards, one pick and two fumbles. Derek Anderson ended up going 25 of 40 with 277 yards passing, one touchdown and no interceptions for the Panthers.

Doug Martin was a key factor for the Buccaneers, rushing for 96 yards on 14 carries. Vincent Jackson caught six passes for 70 yards.

The Tampa Bay defense surrendered 121 yards rushing and 277 passing. They sacked Anderson three times.

Panthers tight end Greg Olsen had a big game, putting up 110 receiving yards. Wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin also had a good game with 104 receiving yards.

The Buccaneers are at home to take on the Packers (10-4) next week while the Panthers will meet the Browns (7-7), also at home.


Buccaneers Passing Leaders

Grade

Name

Comp

Att

Yds

TDs

Int

D

64

J. McCown

13

28

154

1

1


Panthers Passing Leaders

Grade

Name

Comp

Att

Yds

TDs

Int

B

82

D. Anderson

25

40

277

1

0


Buccaneers Rushing Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Att

Yds

YdsA

TDs

A-

92

D. Martin

RB

14

96

6.9

0

B

84

C. Sims

RB

7

34

4.9

0

D

64

J. McCown

QB

2

21

10.5

1


Panthers Rushing Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Att

Yds

YdsA

TDs

C

74

J. Stewart

RB

22

73

3.3

0

D+

68

P. Brown

WR

1

17

17.0

0

B

82

D. Anderson

QB

5

14

2.8

0


Buccaneers Receiving Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Rec

Yds

YdsA

TDs

B-

82

V. Jackson

WR

6

70

11.7

0

B

84

C. Sims

RB

3

45

15.0

0

D+

69

R. Shepard

WR

1

23

23.0

0


Panthers Receiving Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Rec

Yds

YdsA

TDs

A+

100

G. Olsen

TE

10

110

11.0

0

A-

91

K. Benjamin

WR

8

104

13.0

0

B-

82

J. Cotchery

WR

5

47

9.4

1