The Bucs, as coach Greg Schiano said, are "desperate" for a win. But it won't be easy with Pro Bowl RB Doug Martin Jarvis Landry Jersey out with a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The Panthers have won two straight with QB Cam Newton, who has come into his own, and a defense that ranks among the best in the league.

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QB Cam Newton, right, is at the top of his game in his third season in consistency and efficiency. An exciting athlete, Newton has developed into a "pure NFL pocket passer," Bucs defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan said. Women's Ja'Wuan James Jersey Newton has completed 63.5 percent of his passes with five interceptions. "He's starting to become an NFL quarterback," Bucs DT Gerald McCoy said. "And that's scary."

Play defense. The Panthers are stout all around, ranked third overall in the league, fourth against the run and fifth against the pass. They are led by a front four that Bucs coach Greg Schiano said can be dominant. DEs Greg Hardy and Charles Johnson each have four sacks.

Protect QB Mike Glennon. With rookie RB Mike James expected to start, the Panthers aren't likely to stack the box as much as they would against RB Doug Martin. The Bucs offensive line needs a quality performance both in run blocking and Jarvis Landry Authentic Jersey pass protecting.

Penalties. The Bucs lead the league in yards Ja'Wuan James Dolphins Jersey per game (86) and penalties per game (9.0), something they can ill afford against a tough Panthers defense.