The Tampa Bay Buccaneers assumed first place in the NFC South earlier today by soundly defeating the Carolina Panthers 27 to 3. Geno Hayes blocked a punt early in the first quarter and ran it back for a touchdown creating momentum that never wavered. The tenacious Bucs defense intercepted Jake Delhomme three times and prevented the Panther's offense from ever taking flight. Jeff Garcia performed flawlessly completing 15 of 20 passes for 173 yards and one touchdown to Alex Smith, and allowed no turnovers. Warrick Dunn rushed for 115 yards leaving only 11 for Earnest Graham, one of which scored six points. Matt Bryant added two field goals and three extra points but missed a 51 yarder ending his perfect season. Today marked the first time the Buccaneers have defeated the Panthers at home in Raymond James Stadium since the NFC South was created during the NFL's 2002 re-alignment.Next week the Seahawks fly cross country to visit the 4-2 Bucs for John Madden's Sunday night game.
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