Buccaneers Walk Plank vs. Panthers

Quarterback Josh Johnson made a spot start in place of the injured Josh Freeman (shoulder), and failed to impress, as he completed 16 of 27 passes for 229 yards, with one touchdown against one interception. Johnson fared better on the ground as he led the team with 45 yards on five carries - while LeGarrette Blount was a grave disappointment against an unstable defense, as he was held to 19 yards on 11 totes. Mike Williams managed to have a solid game without Freeman, as the second-year wideout reeled in five catches for a game-high 93 yards. Tight end Kellen Winslow chipped in four catches for 41 yards.