Who benefits more?

[Hammerin'Cameron34]

Lets hope the Bucs lay down 2011 esque

[CRA]

Favors Bucs.

Our offense just downgraded prertty signicantly. Also puts more emphasis on Shula's master plans working bc DA can't bail them out

[KendrickPanther]

The Bucs offense is looking better I think. That is the key to me. Can we win with 17 points again?

[PantherFanOne]

Bucs, esp since they've essentially known since yesterday that he would play.

 

If we get the running game going, it's irrelevant.

 

If RR starts DWill to run up to the line and fall down, it could be a long game.

 

If Rivera/Shula decide to start DWill  instead of Stewart,I am going to be one ill Panthers fan.

[DaveThePanther2008]

The Bucs have the game film from Game one and that will help them but remember this was a new Head Coach so we had less of an idea of what to expect. We now have nearly a full season of Bucs films so IMO the Panthers have the upper hand.

[MCC]

KB is going to have a big game, me thinks. 

[Chaos]

DA will be more than serviceable. TD will lead us to victory

[nosuchthingasapanther]

the bucs have the 30th ranked overall defense that's ranked dead last against the run.

advantage - panthers

[L-TownCat]

Bucs, esp since they've essentially known since yesterday that he would play.

If we get the running game going, it's irrelevant.

If RR starts DWill to run up to the line and fall down, it could be a long game.

This to the moon and back.

[jayflip]

the bucs have the 30th ranked overall defense that's ranked dead last against the run.

advantage - panthers

We have Shula.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

the bucs have the 30th ranked overall defense that's ranked dead last against the run.

advantage - panthers

They will be looking for the run. We need to come out throwing some to setup the run. Healthy dose of Olsen. And stew out of the backfield.

[Jon Snow]

Depends on which Panthers team shows up, Jekyll or Hyde.

[panthers55]

I don't know the Bucs gain much by knowing DA is starting. Other than their last game against DA, how much tape is out there about DA to gameplan with in this offense. I would think DA benefits more from playing them already plus many of his receivers had little or no experience with the Panthers the first time. I think the O line will be better as well. Expect DA to run the whole playbook with the possible exception of the quarterback sneak and the read option to avoid possible injury since we only have 2 quarterback who can play.

[panthers55]

the bucs have the 30th ranked overall defense that's ranked dead last against the run.

advantage - panthers

They are 20th against the run while we are 19th which is a push. They are 31st in rushing the ball on offense while we are 11th running the ball. It would seem an advantage for us but you have to subtract Cam's yards which still makes it a push unless Stewart has another big day. Overall their defense is ranked 21st while ours is 19th which again as you guessed is a push.