//Third quarter, third downs again doom Panthers 

Third quarter, third downs again doom Panthers 

The Bucs outscored the Panthers, 29-6, in the second half and dominated total yardage to the tune of 322-35. Those 35 yards tied for the second-fewest in the second half in franchise history behind a 15-yard performance against the Bills on Sept. 10, 1995, in Carolina’s second-ever game.

While, statistically, the fourth quarter was even worse than the third, it was the third that set the tone yet again. And it was quite the departure from what was yet another efficient and productive first half.

Through 10 games, the Panthers are stuck on 24 points scored and are averaging just 47.4 yards in the third quarter. Of their 20 third-quarter drives, they’ve now had nine punts, three touchdowns, two fumbles, two missed field goals, two turnovers on downs, a made field goal and an interception.

“We better find a way to do something