Bucs beat Panthers 17-14 on last-second field goal by Aguayo

Even though star QB Cam Newton did not play Monday night, which made a huge difference in the game, Shula has not allowed Newton do use his talents to overwhelm defenses and do what he does best, which is keeping the opposing defense guessing and on it’s heels. Former starter Colin Kaepernick has had success in the past, but is still battling back from an injury. As the Bucs head into the bye week, here’s what they can build on, and who has to step up his game. But he fumbled the ball away and threw two interceptions.

Carolina’s mastery of taking everything and giving nothing was a substantial key to their phenomenal 15-1 season in 2015.

TURNOVER PRONE: The Panthers turned the ball over just 19 times last season en route to the Super Bowl.

This debacle, remember, came a week after they had surrendered 300 yards receiving to Julio Jones and 500 yards passing to Matt Ryan in the loss at Atlanta. Grab a cold one and join the conversation live here on Battle Red Blog. It was a disaster instead.

The Buccaneers had two third-down conversions and benefited from a facemask penalty with 17 seconds left on their last drive, which covered 66 yards on 11 plays. His field-goal attempts have become television’s best new drama.

Koetter was asked how close Aguayo had to get for him to feel comfortable. “We have to look at those things and make sure we get those things corrected”.

“Jameis was like, ‘We’ve got to go down and score'”. Whether they try to bring it back to basics or make some sweeping changes, something has to switch up for the Panthers – and soon.

After missing earlier Monday night from 33 yards …

The Bucs were next-to-last in the National Football League in turnover ratio with a minus-9 entering Monday’s game. Whether it was with baffling turnovers, missed field goals or poorly timed penalties, there were miscues all over the field during this one from both sides that ultimately ended in a game winning field goal for Tampa Bay. Kuechly was reminded of the difference from 2015, when field-tilting, momentum-shifting plays by the defense ignited so many big runs. You’ve got to earn everything. “He’s done a great job for us”. He’s very resilient and we’re a resilient team. “We just can’t do that”.

The Panthers weren’t good enough to survive, as they made too many mistakes and gave up too many big plays to beat a Tampa Bay team that made nearly as many mistakes. They took it upon themselves to be that kind of defense again, that gave the offense, no matter who was running it, more opportunities.

But the problems run deeper, starting with the fact the Panthers are committing way too many mistakes. I wish we approach a little more.