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NFL Weekend Picks: Panthers can't blow this one
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Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) tries to fire up the crowd in the second half against the St. Louis Rams in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday. - photo by Associated Press
With a two-game winning streak and suddenly effective units on both sides of the ball, the Carolina Panthers are oozing confidence. Facing winless Tampa Bay tonight should do nothing to erase that self-assurance. While the Panthers (3-3) are getting solid performances from quarterback Cam Newton and receiver Steve Smith on offense, tackling machine Luke Kuechly at linebacker, and safety Mike Mitchell, they're also plus-5 in turnover margin.