L.A. Times’ Sam Farmer predicts who will win Buccaneers at Panthers game
![Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Rams in Week 1.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4bd333e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3032x2041+96+266/resize/1200x808!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0a%2F7e%2F0ccdf888490cbe06342c90709bdb%2Frams-panthers-football-78907.jpg)
The Rams had trouble containing Carolina’s Christian McCaffrey (22) in Week 1, and Tampa Bay should have a difficult time Thursday.
(Mike McCarn / Associated Press)
NFL on Thursday.
TAMPA BAY (0-1)
AT CAROLINA (0-1)
TV: 5:15 p.m. PDT, NFL Network.
Line: Panthers by 7.
Over/under: 49.
Sam Farmer’s pick: To go on the road on a short week in a tough division is a challenge, even if it’s a short trip. Christian McCaffrey is going to run on the Buccaneers, who made a ton of mistakes and defeated themselves in Week 1. Panthers 31, Buccaneers 23
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