Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers
7-8, 4-4 Away
20
7-8, 4-4 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 20 | |
CAR | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
8-7, 5-2 Home
23
8-7, 5-2 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
296
Total Yards
275
1
Turnovers
0
20
1st Downs
16
8-56
Penalties
5-30
8/14
3rd Down
6/12
0/0
4th Down
0/0
2/3
Red Zone
1/2
34:36
Possession
25:24
Game Information
Charlotte, NC
FOX
Back Judge:Dino Paganelli
Field Judge:Dyrol Prioleau
Line Judge:Jeff Seeman
Side Judge:Boris Cheek
Referee:Shawn Smith
Umpire:Tra Blake
Down Judge:Jay Bilbo
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 16 |
| Passing 1st downs | 9 | 9 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 8 | 7 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 3 | 0 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-14 | 6-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 61 | 54 |
| Total Yards | 296 | 275 |
| Total Drives | 9 | 9 |
| Yards per Play | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Passing | 127 | 174 |
| Comp/Att | 18/26 | 21/32 |
| Yards per pass | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 2-18 | 2-17 |
| Rushing | 169 | 101 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 20 |
| Yards per rush | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Penalties | 8-56 | 5-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 34:36 | 25:24 |
TB @ CAR Videos
Panthers atop NFC South after game-sealing INT of Mayfield
Bryce Young scrambles, throws TD pass to Ja'Tavion Sanders
Sean Tucker goes in untouched to put Bucs up
2025 Standings
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 7 | 0 | .533 | 287 | 337 |
| Tampa Bay | 7 | 8 | 0 | .467 | 347 | 377 |
| Atlanta | 6 | 9 | 0 | .400 | 307 | 360 |
| New Orleans | 5 | 10 | 0 | .333 | 255 | 338 |
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