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The Panthers have not fared well against the Buccaneers of late. Since 2020, Tampa Bay is 9-1 against Carolina, including wins in their last five. That said, Tampa Bay is just 1-5 in their last 6 games after starting the season 6-2. Since Week 10, the Bucs' defense ranks T-29th in pts/game allowed (29.3) and 30th in yds/game allowed (384.0).
The Panthers faced early adversity and were last in the Eastern Conference as recently as Dec. 3. But now they’re 6-1-1 in their past eight games and one point behind the New Jersey Devils, who hold the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the East.
The Carolina Panthers have three games left to make something of this season. Should they fail, it will be quite unfortunate. No one expected a playoff berth i
Panthers safety Lathan Ransom is called for an unnecessary roughness penalty on Shough with 12 second remaining. That set up a 47-yard field goal from Saints kicker Charlie Smyth to give New Orleans a 20-17 lead with two seconds remaining,
The Panthers (18-13-2) have six games before they host the New York Rangers in the Winter Classic at loanDepot park on Jan. 2 (8 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT, SNW, SNO, SNE, TVAS).
Dec 7, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
The NHL is bringing its Winter Classic to Miami on Jan. 2, 2026, when the Florida Panthers face the New York Rangers at loanDepot park.
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Mayfield looks to remain perfect vs. former team as Bucs visit Panthers with first place on the line
Baker Mayfield has spent the past two seasons making the Carolina Panthers think twice about releasing him. The Tampa Bay quarterback is 4-0 against the Panthers since leaving Carolina and has led the Buccaneers to back-to-back division titles in 2023 and '24.
The Carolina Panthers are counting on second-year wideout Jalen Coker down the stretch. Panthers OC Brad Idzik said he’s improved a lot.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to Charlotte, NC to play the Carolina Panthers with an NFC South division title on the line. The Buccaneers seek their fifth consecutive title, whereas the Panthers will attempt to break a dry spell — it’s been since 2014.