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Canales' "aggressive" attempt came when the Panthers, down 16-7 in the fourth quarter, needed a score. Instead, it resulted in a fumble and probably erased at least three points in what was ultimately a two-point win for the Bucs.

The Buccaneers did enough to win on the scoreboard, but the film still screams “unfinished product.” Tampa Bay led 13-7 at halftime and stretched it to 16-7 early in the fourth quarter, yet allowed Carolina back into it with a late touchdown drive before sealing the game with a last-play fumble recovery.

Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers picks, predictions, odds, win probabilities for NFL Week 18 Saturday game on Jan. 3. Who will win today?

Tampa Bay allowed the Panthers to gain just one rushing first down on the day, its fewest allowed in a game this season and fewest since Week 15 of the 2024 season against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Tampa Bay stayed alive in the playoff race with a 16-14 Week 18 home win over the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. Carolina just needed to win to get in as the No. 4 seed, but fell to 8-9, the same record as Tampa Bay.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to end their four-game skid and win the NFC South crown with an 8-9 record. They’ve lost seven of their last eight games to

Buccaneers remove quarterback Baker Mayfield from their Week 18 injury report on Thursday ahead of Panthers matchup