The more things change for the Panthers, the more they stay the same.
A week after getting rid of special teams coach Brian Murphy, a costly special teams error cost them an early lead.
The Buccaneers took advantage of a fumbled punt return by Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn, and the short field made it easy to take a 7-0 lead.
Bucs quarterback Josh Freeman stood in against a rush and delived to tight end Nate Byham for a quick score, and the Panthers just drew another flag on the ensuing kickoff.