SHRIMP LO MEIN PREDICTION: BUCS EMASCULATE THE CHAMPS

Newton doesn't have the same mobility to start the season between the ankle and the ribs, so the Panthers gameplan to run the ball and keep Cam in the pocket, but a smothering performance from the Buc defense foils their plans. Cam tries to do too much by the second quarter and throws a couple picks before being pulled out of the game after taking a big hit. Bucs look dominant in the opener as the offense comes alive early. Martin will run well behind Mankins and Company, and McCown will find open Dunkaneers left and right on passing plays.Panthers 6Buccaneers 28McCown 20-27 231yards 3td 0intMartin 18 129yards Evans 6 77yards 2tdJackson 9 112yardsMcCoy 2sacks David 12tackles 5TFLVernor 1 int 1tdBarron 1 intJohnson 1 sackClayborn 1 sack