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Pictures of some of the Panthers' top players.
QB Cam Newton
QB Cam Newton
QB Cam Newton
RB Christian McCaffrey
RB Christian McCaffrey
RB Christian McCaffrey
WR Devin Funchess
WR Devin Funchess
WR Devin Funchess
LB Luke Kuechly
LB Luke Kuechly
LB Luke Kuechly
RB Jonathan Stewart
RB Jonathan Stewart
RB Jonathan Stewart
K Graham Gano
K Graham Gano
K Graham Gano
DE Julius Peppers
DE Julius Peppers
DE Julius Peppers
DT Kawann Short
DT Kawann Short
DT Kawann Short
LB Shaq Thompson
LB Shaq Thompson
LB Shaq Thompson
DE Mario Addison
DE Mario Addison
DE Mario Addison
8** – The number of games quarterback Jameis Winston would have with three or more passing touchdowns in his career, should he accomplish the feat against Carolina (would tie the franchise record).
7 – The number of times the Buccaneers have intercepted Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in his career.
6 – The number of catches tight end O.J. Howard had in his career day at Buffalo. The tight end finished the day with 98 yards and two touchdowns.
5 – The number of consecutive games the Bucs offense would have with over 400 yards with another such game in Week 8 against Carolina, breaking the previous franchise record of four.
4 – Mike Evans' rank in touchdown receptions since 2014 (tied with Dez Bryant with 31).
3 – The Bucs longest win streak vs. Carolina (could tie that streak this week).
2 – The number of games the Bucs won against the Panthers in 2016 (swept the season series).
1 – The rank of the Bucs' passing offense.
