Plays to Love, Plays to Hate highlights the plays that have a significant impact in swinging momentum and impacting the eventual outcome of the game. There’s always plenty to hate about NFL officiating, so we will only focus on the plays on the field, not the refs. Let’s review the momentum-shifting that led to a second half implosion against a division rival.
Three plays to love
Shaq’s first quarter strip: Carolina’s offense went three-and-out to start the game (insert sad trombone sound). Following the punt, the Buccaneers took possession on their own 25 yard line and gained one yard on their first play from scrimmage.