Week 2 Thursday Night Breakdown

Newton looks to get his first win after losing 7 straight

His last win was against these Bucs in Week 9 last season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+6.5) @ Carolina Panthers - Cam Newton and Winston both had terrible week ones which is a big reason why both their teams are 0-1.  Winston has lost his last 6 games while Cam Newton has lost his last 7 games.  Cam Newton is 9-2 in his last 11 games against Tampa Bay but is only 4-9 in Thursday Night games.  Winston has not won a road game since 2016 against the Chargers.  Although Winston did lead the Bucs to a victory over the Panthers the last time these teams played

 Ronald Jones will get more carries but McCaffery looms large for the Panthers.  Greg Olsen is banged up with a back injury but will still likely play; look for Curtis Sameul to be more heavily involved as he had only had 4 targets.  It was a good week for the Bucs defense last week . 

The Bucs still have a multitude of offensive weapons.  Presumably, Mike Evans is recovered from his flu which only left him with 4 receptions.  Two TDs were called back last week due to penalties while Winston did have 3 interceptions, perhaps people may be underrating the 49ers defense.

Given the health of Cam Newton who has been playing with a lower leg injury, look for the Bucs to keeps it close despite the fact that it is a Thursday Night game which often favors the home team.

2019 Season against the Spread- 9-7

2019 Season Straight Up- 11-5

2018 Season against the Spread- 112-107-7
2018 Season Straight Up- 137-86-2
2018 Locks- 21-16-2

2017-18 Against the Spread- 121-125-7

2017-18 Season Straight Up - 167-92

2016-17 Against the Spread - 141-115-7
2016-17 Straight Up - 101-41

2015-16 Against the Spread - 140-110