Panthers QB Newton, 3 others starters out vs

Anderson is 5-2 as a starter against Tampa Bay in his career, but obviously doesn’t possess the rushing ability or the arm strength of Newton. He filled in for Newton twice in 2014 against the Buccaneers, both resulting in wins.

On the other side, the Panthers may be without starting quarterback Cam Newton, who is in the league’s concussion protocol after a hit against Atlanta. Props to Andy Lee, but Carolina’s nine Pro Bowlers from last season need to step up, get healthy, and play to their abilities.

In an effort to save money, Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman made a decision to let the Pro Bowl cornerback walk in the offseason. Look for Stewart to play in this game, and play well, and lead the Panthers to a win. The questionable designation means it’s uncertain a player will play in the game. “And guys have confidence in him as well, and that’s very important”.

Newton isn’t the only one hurting. The Buccs ended up 6 – 10 with a first overall round pick last year and the same thing could happen to them again this year.

Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last five Monday games. The latest one came on a two-point conversion attempt in the Panthers’ loss to the Falcons in Week 4.

Also doubtful for Tampa Bay are running backs Doug Martin and Charles Sims and tight end Luke Stocker.

The NFL is still investigating how the Panthers handled a helmet-to-helmet hit Newton took in the fourth quarter of a Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos.

Newton and Jones met up later in the game. “We will do exactly as the protocol tells us and what the doctors and experts tell us.”I’m going to listen to exactly what I’m told”, Rivera said”.

Newton sometimes holds onto the ball too long under pressure trying to make something happen. “A lot of the stuff he did today he did with the trainers and the doctors, which is good”.

It’s looking more and more likely as we inch closer to Monday night that Carolina will be without Newton for at least this game. However, Alexander leads the Bucs with 38 tackles and in two games last season, Alexander and company limited Olsen to just a pair of receptions in each contest. “He just can’t help himself”. But win, and the Bucs are 2-0 in division with both wins on the road, with a much-needed dose of positive momentum going into the bye week. And if he builds his confidence with high-percentage throws early, he’ll only get better as the game goes on. Surgeries on his shoulder, knee and thumb prevented him from working out until June, and Kaepernick is still regaining the weight he lost when he was unable to train. “We’ve corrected those issues, and we’re all on the same page and are going to be detail-oriented and play our hearts out”.