Carolina 16 Tampa Bay 10

Mark Carrier

Carolina jumped out to a 13-0 halftime lead, then withstood a 2nd half rally to edge the Bucs, 16-10 in a good defensive contest. Mark Carrier scored the only touchdown for the Panthers on a 25yd catch & run.  Lawrence Dawsey scored Tampa's touchdown on a 9yd reception.  Next week, Tampa Bay returns home to host Cincinnati. Carolina travels to Chicago to face the Bears.