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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.