The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the first game of the Greg Schiano era, defeating the Carolina Panthers by a final score of 16-10.

The Buccaneers had a +7.6 advantage in the Trench Counter, winning the turnover and penalty battles despite having a -1.9 differential in yards per play.

Josh Freeman went 16-for-24 for 138 yards and a touchdown pass to Mike Williams.

Doug Martin had 24 carries for 95 yards, along with four catches for an additional 23.

Cam Newton threw for 303 yards, but the Panthers only had 10 total yards rushing.