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TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS ADVENTHEALTH TRAINING CENTER, TAMPA FLORIDA TEL (813) 554-1311 2018 WEEKLY PRESS RELEASE FAX (813) 387-6317 COMMUNICATIONS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (4-7) VS. CAROLINA PANTHERS (6-5) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1:00 P.M. ET RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM (65,618) NETWORK TELEVISION: FOX PLAY-BY-PLAY: KENNY ALBERT ANALYST: RONDE BARBER SIDELINE: SARA WALSH BUCS RADIO: 98ROCK, FLAGSHIP STATION (WXTB-97.9 FM) PLAY-BY-PLAY: GENE DECKERHOFF ANALYST: DAVE MOORE SIDELINE: T.J. RIVES LAST GAME: TAMPA BAY WON VS. SAN FRANCISCO, 27-9; CAROLINA LOST VS. SEATTLE, 30-27 ALL-TIME SERIES 2018 Schedule and Results (4-7) DATE OPPONENT (TV) TIME/RESULT 9/9 at New Orleans (FOX) W, 48-40 The Panthers lead the all-time series 23-13, including a victory in the teams' first matchup earlier this season, 9/16 PHILADELPHIA (FOX) W, 27-21 42-28. One of the two teams has swept the season series every year dating back to 2008, with Carolina winning 9/24 PITTSBURGH (ESPN) L, 30-27 six (2009, 2011, 2013-15, 2017) and Tampa Bay winning three (2010, 2012, 2016). The teams split the series 9/30 at Chicago (FOX) L, 48-10 in both 2007-08. After the Buccaneers won both matchup in 2002 – the first year the teams became division Bye Week rivals in the newly formed NFC South – the Panthers went on to win seven of the next eight, from 2003-2006. 10/14 at Atlanta (FOX) L, 34-29 Prior to their time as NFC South foes, the two franchises faced off three times. The Buccaneers were Carolina’s 10/21 CLEVELAND (FOX) W, 26-23 (OT) fourth opponent in the Panthers’ inaugural season in 1995, and Tampa Bay earned a 20-13 victory at Clemson 10/28 at Cincinnati (FOX) L, 37-34 Memorial Stadium (10/1/95). The following year, Carolina downed Tampa Bay 24-0 (12/1/96) on its way to the 11/4 at Carolina (FOX) L, 42-28 NFC Championship Game in just its second year of existence. The Buccaneers captured the last meeting prior to 11/11 WASHINGTON (FOX) L, 16-3 the 2002 season, 16-13, in 1998 at home. 11/18 at N.Y. Giants (FOX) L, 38-35 11/25 SAN FRANCISCO W, 27-9 12/2 CAROLINA (FOX) 1:00 p.m. 12/9 NEW ORLEANS (FOX) 1:00 p.m. 12/16 at Baltimore (FOX) 1:00 p.m. 12/23 at Dallas (FOX) 1:00 p.m. REGULAR SEASON SERIES BY THE NUMBERS 12/30 ATLANTA (ESPN) 1:00 p.m. HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS - All Times Eastern Overall Regular Season Series ..................................................................................Carolina leads series, 23-13 ^ Subject to Flexible Scheduling Home Record vs. Carolina Panthers..............................................................................................................6-11 Road Record vs. Carolina Panthers...............................................................................................................7-12 BUCCANEERS PR TWITTER AND MEDIA SITE Current Streak ...................................................................................Panthers, three games (10/29/17-11/4/18) Buccaneers Longest Streak......................................................................................... Three games (1998-2002) Panthers Longest Streak ..................................................................................................... Six games (2013-16) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Communications staff is on Twitter: Regular Season Point Total .................................................................................Buccaneers 622 – Panthers 806 @BuccaneersComms, the department’s official Twitter account, Most Points, Buccaneers ........................................................................................31, Buccaneers 31-16 (2010) which provides media members with the latest updates on Most Points, Panthers ................................................................................................. 48, Panthers 48-16 (2011) schedules and transactions, as well as notes and facts about the Most Points, both teams .........................................................................................70, Panthers 42-28 (11/4/18) team and its activities. Fewest Points, Buccaneers ............................................................................................ 0, Panthers 24-0 (1996) Fewest Points, Panthers .............................................................................................3, Buccaneers 27-3 (2008) For all of the team’s publicity material, visit buccaneers.com/ Fewest Points, both teams......................................................................................20, Panthers 17-3 (10/29/17) media. There, users will find updated statistics, game notes, bios, Largest Win, Buccaneers ............................................................................... 24 points, Buccaneers 27-3 (2008) rosters, the 2018 Buccaneers Media Guide and more, plus the latest Largest Win, Panthers...................................................................................... 32 points, Panthers 48-16 (2011) releases from the team. Nelson Luis Michael Pehanich Allen Barrett Chris King Brooke Skelley Vice President of Communications Director of Communications Senior Communications Manager Senior Communications Coordinator Communications Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] STATISTICAL COMPARISON A look at how the teams match up in the 2018 season rankings: Category Tampa Bay Carolina Total Offense 1st (454.3 ypg) 13th (370.7 ypg) Rushing Offense 26th (98.5 ypg) 3rd (138.4 ypg) Passing Offense 1st (368.9 ypg) 22nd (246.5 ypg) Total Defense 27th (391.0 ypg) 14th (356.5 ypg) Rushing Defense 18th (116.7 ypg) 6th (96.4 ypg) Passing Defense 27th (274.3 ypg) 22nd (260.1 ypg) Points Scored 9th (26.7 ppg) 10th (26.1 ppg) Points Allowed 31st (30.7 ppg) t20th (25.6 ppg) Sacks t14th (29.0) t23rd (25.0) Sacks Allowed t15th (28.0) t5th (20.0) Turnover Margin 32nd (-21) t10th (+4) Team Leaders Tampa Bay Carolina Rushing Yards Peyton Barber (590) Christian McCaffrey (757 - 10th, NFL) Rushing Touchdowns Peyton Barber (3) Christian McCaffrey (5) Passer Rating Ryan Fitzpatrick (100.4) Cam Newton (103.7 - 7th, NFL) Passing Yards Ryan Fitzpatrick (2,366) Cam Newton (2,699) Passing Touchdowns Ryan Fitzpatrick (17) Cam Newton (22 - t9th, NFL) Receptions Mike Evans (62) Christian McCaffrey (71 - t9th, NFL) Receiving Yards Mike Evans (1,073 - 5th, NFL) Christian McCaffrey (608) Receiving Touchdowns M. Evans, O. Howard (5) Christian McCaffrey (5) Tackles Lavonte David (71) Luke Kuechly (95 - t4th, NFL) Sacks Jason Pierre-Paul (10.5 - t5th, NFL) Mario Addison (7.5) Interceptions Three tied (1) Donte Jackson (4 - t4th, NFL) PLANNED WEEKLY MEDIA SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 11:45 a.m. - DC Mark Duffner Media Availability 11:25 a.m. - OC Todd Monken Media Availability No Media Availability 11:55 a.m. - Open Locker Room 11:35 a.m. - QB Jameis Winston Media Availability/ 1:10 p.m. - Practice (Open first 30 minutes) Open Locker Room (45 minutes) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 1:40 p.m. - Carolina HC Ron Rivera Conference 12:50 p.m. - Practice (Open first 30 minutes) 1:00 p.m. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Call with Tampa Bay media. 2:50 p.m. - HC Dirk Koetter Media Availability Panthers at Raymond James Stadium 3:15 p.m. - HC Dirk Koetter Media Availability FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - ALL TIMES EASTERN - 10:50 a.m. - Practice (Open first 30 minutes) 12:00 p.m. - HC Dirk Koetter & Player Media Availability (On-field) 2 TAMPA BAY VS. CAROLINA NEW & NOTABLE OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION Tampa Bay’s offense has been on a historic pace through the first 11 The Buccaneers offense has been one of the best in the NFL under Dirk games of the season. The team's 3,914 passing yards are the second- Koetter, ranking in the top 10 in both total yards and passing yards since most through the first 11 games in NFL history, while the team's 4,997 he joined the team in 2015. total yards are the third-most through the first 11 games in NFL history. This season has seen the Buccaneers offense reach new heights. Through MOST PASSING YARDS THROUGH FIRST 11 GAMES 11 games, Tampa Bay leads the league in total yards per game and (NFL History) passing yards per game, while ranking fourth in yards per play. Team Year Yards 2018 NFL MOST NET YARDS PER GAME 1. St. Louis Rams 2000 3,930 2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2018 3,914 Rank Team Yds./Gm. 3. Denver Broncos 2013 3,636 1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 454.3 4. New Orleans Saints 2011 3,566 2. Los Angeles Rams 448.6 5. Indianapolis Colts 2014 3,554 3. Kansas City Chiefs 434.3 4. Pittsburgh Steelers 420.8 MOST TOTAL YARDS THROUGH FIRST 11 GAMES 5. New Orleans Saints 416.6 (NFL History) 2018 NFL MOST PASSING YARDS PER GAME Team Year Yards Rank Team Yds./Gm. 1. St. Louis Rams 2000 5,148 1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 368.9 2. Los Angeles Rams 1951 5,047 2. Atlanta Falcons 336.6 3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2018 4,997 3. Pittsburgh Steelers 335.0 4. Denver Broncos 2013 4,967 4. Kansas City Chiefs 329.8 5. New Orleans Saints 2011 4,946 5. Los Angeles Rams 323.5 Since Dirk Koetter joined the Buccaneers in 2015, the team has posted 2018 NFL HIGHEST YARDS PER PLAY some of the top-ranked passing seasons in franchise history. This season is on pace to be the best yet, establishing new records for passing yards Rank Team Yds./Play and passing touchdowns in a season. 1. Kansas City Chiefs 7.05 2. Los Angeles Rams 6.83 Despite having played only 11 games, the team already ranks in the 3. Los Angeles Chargers 6.80 franchise's top five in single-season passing yards and passing touchdowns. 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6.64 5. New Orleans Saints 6.38 MOST NET PASSING YARDS - SINGLE SEASON (Team History) The Buccaneers also rank ninth in points per game this season, averaging Rank Season Yards 26.7 points per contest. 1. 2017* 4,366 2. 2012 3,983 2018 NFL MOST POINTS PER GAME 3. 2016* 3,926 4. 2018* 3,610 Rank Team Pts./Gm. 5. 2015* 3,852 1. New Orleans Saints 37.2 2. Kansas City Chiefs 36.7 MOST PASSING TOUCHDOWNS - SINGLE SEASON (TEAM HISTORY) 3. Los Angeles Rams 35.4 4. Indianapolis Colts 29.5 Rank Season TD 5. Chicago Bears 28.8 1. 2016* 29 6.