Revis in a zone defense? A team that does that deserves to stink and the Bucs do. Ordinarily Revis would match up on Steve Smith, but this defensive nonsense may mean Smith finds room to operate - Carolina will hope so, because it's not the most thrilling offense in football. The Panthers are keeping Newton upright and he's making plays, but the visitors are limited on that side of the ball.
The tension on the home sideline and the tough injury situation make this look ominous for a winless Tampa Bay side. That's despite Mike Glennon showing some promise under centre and Vincent Jackson dominating downfield. The only worry is that Carolina can key on Jackson, confident in the fact that without a run game, the Bucs are one-dimensional; add in a poor offensive line, and they should struggle to move the ball. That said, in the TD markets, Vincent Jackson is just too good.
I'll give the points, but no more than 7.
Pick: Carolina Panthers -7 @ 2
Pick: 1st TD Brandon LaFell @ 15
Pick: Anytime TD Vincent Jackson @ 2.2; Steve Smith @ 2.5
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