Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Digest more
The Panthers could not get going on the ground, rushing for just 19 yards on 14 carries. Conversely, the Bucs lived off the run, amassing 138 rushing yards on 41 totes and helping them dominate the time-of-possession battle at 37:25 to 22:35.
A position-by-position breakdown of the Buccaneers’ defense, examining consistency, execution, and overall performance in 2025.
It all comes down to this. Due to their own self inflicted circumstances, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face a must-win scenario in the final game of the 2025 regul
2don MSN
NFC South will be determined by Saints-Falcons game after Buccaneers keep season alive vs Panthers
The Carolina Panthers lost 16-14 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, missing a chance to clinch the NFC South. The Panthers need the Atlanta Falcons to beat the New Orleans Saints.
Tampa Bay began Saturday’s must-win contest with the ball and their offense put their best foot forward. Baker Mayfield stormed down Raymond James Stadium’s rainy field. A drive that began as most 2025 Buccaneer drives do, with a Bucky Irving run up the middle, ended in the end zone with a Cade Otton touchdown reception. 7-0, Bucs.
DraftKings offers new users $200 in bonus bets for Carolina vs. Tampa Bay and San Francisco vs. Seattle on Saturday of NFL Week 18