Carolina at Tampa Bay Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa - TV: FOX; DirecTV: 715 *TV announcers: Ron Pitts, Mike Martz, Kristina Pink *Keys to the game: The Bucs brought in a big-play weapon for QB Josh Freeman in the form of WR Vincent Jackson, but new coach Greg Schiano wants to hit the ground running - literally - to set up play-action. That means getting the ball in the hands of rookie RB Doug Martin and letting him test a Panthers linebacking corps that includes veterans Jon Beason and Thomas Davis returning from injuries along with rookie Luke Kuechly. Carolina lacks a strong pass rush outside of DE Charles Johnson, so stopping the run on first and second down is paramount. In fact, neither quarterback may feel much pressure. Tampa Bay had just 26 sacks last season, although the Bucs believe they'll be able play more man and blitz from all angles with CB Eric Wright added opposite Aqib Talib. The Panthers still want to run the ball significantly be...
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PLAYERS:
Mike Martz,
Vincent Jackson,
Jon Beason,
Thomas Davis,
Luke Kuechly,
Charles Johnson,
DeAngelo Williams,
Angelo Williams,
Jonathan Stewart,
Cam Newton,
Steve Smith,
Haruki Nakamura,
Sherrod Martin,
Ed Reed,
Josh Norman
TEAMS: Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens
TEAMS: Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens
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