TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Despite the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ struggles this season, a win over the Carolina Panthers will allow the Bucs to repeat as NFC South champions and guarantee themselves a home playoff game.
The last time the Bucs (7-8) and Panthers (6-9) went head-to-head, Carolinas’ star running back Christian McCaffrey had just been traded to the 49ers and QB Baker Mayfield sat out with an injury. In the end, the Bucs shockingly fell to the Panthers 21-3.
“We know the importance of the game,” Bucs’ head coach Todd Bowles said. “That doesn’t have to be harped on.”
1st Quarter
11:39: Holding called on Panthers to help the Bucs a little after the pass from Brady is incomplete – first down.
11:44: Darnold goes deep right to Tommy Tremble for a 17-yard touchdown. Panthers 7, Bucs 0.
11:48: Pass Interference called on Bucs’ Antoine Winfield Jr. – 6 yards- enforced at TB23.
14:35: Darnold goes to Shi Smith for 11 yards at TB38.
15:00: Panthers’ Sam Darnold passes deep right to DJ Moore to pick up 26 yards.
