Final2022 Week 17
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL|
Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Week 17 2022
Carolina Panthers
Away
24
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
HomeWon
30
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 24 |
| Buccaneers | 0 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 30 |
CAR 24 · TB 30 Final
Passing leader
Tom Brady
TB · QB
37.7PPR pts
34/45, 432 YDS, 3 TD, 1 RUSH TD
Top fantasy scorer
TB · WR
48.7PPR pts
10 REC, 207 YDS, 3 TD
Panthers leader
CAR · WR
23.7PPR pts
6 REC, 117 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Sean Murphy-Bunting
TB
1 INT, 3 TKL
Buccaneers 30, Panthers 24: Tampa Bay rallies from 4 down at halftime
Tampa Bay erased a 14–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Carolina 20–10 after the break to win 30–24. The Buccaneers finished with a 478–400 edge in total offense.
The Panthers went 4-for-11 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Buccaneers kept the ball for 33:10.
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Key advantages
- +2 turnover margin TB 1 · CAR 3 turnovers
- +78 total yards TB 478 · CAR 400
- +6:20 time of possession TB 33:10 · CAR 26:50
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Buccaneers Won
Tampa Bay won the turnover and time of possession battles.
| Panthers | Stat | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 400 | Total yards | 478 |
| 26:50 | Time of possession | 33:10 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 6.6 | Yards per play | 6.5 |
| 61 | Plays | 73 |
| 36% | Third-down conversion | 27% |
Scoring Summary
The Buccaneers scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the Panthers scored three touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | CAR | TB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 11:39 | CAR | Sam Darnold → Tommy Tremble, 17-yard TD Takes leadEddy Pineiro XP | 7 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 7:51 | CAR | Sam Darnold → DJ Moore, 24-yard TD Extends leadEddy Pineiro XP | 14 | 0 |
| 2:10 | TB | Tom Brady → Mike Evans, 63-yard TDRyan Succop XP | 14 | 7 |
| 1:09 | TB | Ryan Succop 22-yard FG | 14 | 10 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:50 | CAR | Sam Darnold → Shi Smith, 19-yard TD Extends leadEddy Pineiro XP | 21 | 10 |
| 13:49 | TB | Tom Brady → Mike Evans, 57-yard TD2-pt try failed | 21 | 16 |
| 6:47 | TB | Tom Brady → Mike Evans, 30-yard TD Game winnerTom Brady → Chris Godwin, 2-pt conversion | 21 | 24 |
| 1:58 | TB | Tom Brady 1-yard TD run Extends leadXP missed | 21 | 30 |
| 0:59 | CAR | Eddy Pineiro 49-yard FG | 24 | 30 |
Fantasy Points: Panthers vs Buccaneers, Week 17 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Mike EvansTB · WR48.7 PTSWR1
- Tom BradyTB · QB37.7 PTSQB1
- DJ MooreCAR · WR23.7 PTSWR5
- Sam DarnoldCAR · QB22.6 PTSQB6
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.7 | QB1 | 34/45 | 432 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 127.3 | ||
| 22.6 | QB6 | 23/37 | 341 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 108.1 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.7 | WR1 | WR | — | — | — | 12 | 10 | 207 | 3 | Start/Sit → | |
| 23.7 | WR5 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | 117 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 21.0 | WR6 | WR | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | 120 | 0 | ||
| 17.0 | WR13 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 70 | 1 | ||
| 12.3 | TE13 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 33 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 9.8 | RB25 | RB | 11 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 9.5 | RB27 | RB | 3 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 53 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 8.7 | RB30 | RB | 10 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 0 | ||
| 6.3 | WR48 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 33 | 0 | ||
| 4.0 | WR70 | WR | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 0 | ||
| 3.7 | TE40 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 3.5 | RB58 | RB | 13 | 35 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 3.5 | WR78 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 15 | 0 | ||
| 3.3 | WR81 | WR | 1 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 1.9 | TE49 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.9 | RB77 | RB | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | ||
| 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Carolina Panthers
Snap Share
DJ MooreWR65 snaps98%
Terrace MarshallWR58 snaps88%
Tommy TrembleTE38 snaps58%
Ian ThomasTE36 snaps55%
Chuba HubbardRB35 snaps53%
Target Share30 targets
- DJ Moore33%, 10 targets
- Shi Smith13%, 4 targets
- Laviska Shenault10%, 3 targets
- Terrace Marshall10%, 3 targets
- Chuba Hubbard10%, 3 targets
- Other23%, 7 targets
Carry Share22 carries
- D'Onta Foreman59%, 13 carries
- Sam Darnold23%, 5 carries
- Chuba Hubbard14%, 3 carries
- Laviska Shenault5%, 1 carries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Snap Share
Cade OttonTE68 snaps87%
Chris GodwinWR66 snaps85%
Mike EvansWR65 snaps83%
Russell GageWR42 snaps54%
Rachaad WhiteRB39 snaps50%
Target Share42 targets
- Mike Evans29%, 12 targets
- Chris Godwin21%, 9 targets
- Cade Otton14%, 6 targets
- Rachaad White12%, 5 targets
- Leonard Fournette10%, 4 targets
- Other14%, 6 targets
Carry Share25 carries
- Rachaad White44%, 11 carries
- Leonard Fournette40%, 10 carries
- Tom Brady12%, 3 carries
- Julio Jones4%, 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 98% | 10 | 33% | 0 | |
| 58 | 88% | 3 | 10% | 0 | |
| 68 | 87% | 6 | 14% | 0 | |
| 66 | 85% | 9 | 21% | 0 | |
| 65 | 83% | 12 | 29% | 0 | |
| 38 | 58% | 3 | 10% | 0 | |
| 36 | 55% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 42 | 54% | 3 | 7% | 0 | |
| 35 | 53% | 3 | 10% | 3 | |
| 39 | 50% | 5 | 12% | 11 | |
| 31 | 47% | 4 | 13% | 0 | |
| 36 | 46% | 4 | 10% | 10 | |
| 25 | 38% | 0 | 0% | 13 | |
| 23 | 29% | 1 | 2% | 0 | |
| 22 | 28% | 2 | 5% | 1 | |
| 18 | 27% | 3 | 10% | 1 | |
| 12 | 18% | 2 | 7% | 0 | |
| 11 | 14% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 9 | 12% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 3 | 5% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+28.7Mike Evans48.7 PTS vs 20.0 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−6.3Cade Otton3.7 PTS vs 10.0 xFP
- Highest expected volume21.0 xFPTom Brady37.7 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom BradyTB · QB | 37.7 | 21.0 | +16.7 | 100% | 45 att | — | 45 | 3 | 12% | 0 | 0% |
| Mike EvansTB · WR | 48.7 | 20.0 | +28.7 | 83% | 29% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 12 | 29% |
| Sam DarnoldCAR · QB | 22.6 | 18.9 | +3.7 | 100% | 37 att | — | 37 | 5 | 23% | 0 | 0% |
| DJ MooreCAR · WR | 23.7 | 16.7 | +7.0 | 98% | 32% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 32% |
| Rachaad WhiteTB · RB | 9.8 | 15.4 | −5.6 | 50% | 44% car | — | 0 | 11 | 44% | 5 | 12% |
| Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR | 21.0 | 15.0 | +6.0 | 85% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 21% |
| Leonard FournetteTB · RB | 8.7 | 13.1 | −4.4 | 46% | 40% car | — | 0 | 10 | 40% | 4 | 10% |
| Cade OttonTB · TE | 3.7 | 10.0 | −6.3 | 87% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 14% |
| D'Onta ForemanCAR · RB | 3.5 | 8.4 | −4.9 | 38% | 59% car | — | 0 | 13 | 59% | 0 | 0% |
| Chuba HubbardCAR · RB | 9.5 | 6.9 | +2.6 | 53% | 14% car | — | 0 | 3 | 14% | 3 | 10% |
| Shi SmithCAR · WR | 17.0 | 6.7 | +10.3 | 47% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Laviska Shenault Jr.CAR · WR | 4.0 | 5.6 | −1.6 | 27% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 5% | 3 | 10% |
| Russell Gage Jr.TB · WR | 6.3 | 5.0 | +1.3 | 54% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 7% |
| Terrace Marshall Jr.CAR · WR | 3.5 | 5.0 | −1.5 | 88% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Tommy TrembleCAR · TE | 12.3 | 5.0 | +7.3 | 58% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Julio JonesTB · WR | 3.3 | 4.0 | −0.7 | 28% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 2 | 5% |
| Stephen SullivanCAR · TE | 0.0 | 3.3 | −3.3 | 18% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Giovanni RicciCAR · TE | 4.2 | 1.7 | +2.5 | — | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Ian ThomasCAR · TE | 1.9 | 1.7 | +0.2 | 55% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Ko KieftTB · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 29% | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
| Raheem BlackshearCAR · RB | 0.9 | 1.7 | −0.8 | 5% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Panthers 31 targets and 22 carries; Buccaneers 42 targets and 25 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Sam Darnold
CAR · QB · 22.6 pts on 18.9 expected
23 of 37 passing for 341 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 5 carries for 20 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.9 expected.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 16.9, 11.8, 13.2, 21.9, 22.6
W12W14W15W16W17
Best fantasy game of the season.
Tom Brady Ran hot
TB · QB · 37.7 pts on 21.0 expected
34 of 45 passing for 432 yards, 3 touchdowns; 3 carries for 4 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 18.0, 18.1, 12.1, 18.6, 13.3, 37.7
W12W13W14W15W16W17
No interceptions after 7 in the previous four games. Best fantasy game of the season.
DJ Moore Ran hot
CAR · WR · 23.7 pts on 16.7 expected
10 targets (32% of the team's), 6 catches for 117 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 5.4, 20.3, 0.6, 18.3, 20.1, 23.7
W11W12W14W15W16W17
Best score since Week 8.
D'Onta Foreman
CAR · RB · 3.5 pts on 8.4 expected
13 carries (59% of the team's) for 35 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.4 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 2.4, 11.3, 8.5, 0.9, 22.5, 3.5
W11W12W14W15W16W17
Mike Evans Ran hot
TB · WR · 48.7 pts on 20.0 expected
12 targets (29% of the team's), 10 catches for 207 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 5.1, 9.9, 8.4, 13.3, 5.9, 48.7
W12W13W14W15W16W17
Best fantasy game of the season.
Rachaad White Unlucky
TB · RB · 9.8 pts on 15.4 expected
5 targets (12% of the team's), 5 catches for 26 yards; 11 carries (44% of the team's) for 22 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 19.9, 16.9, 10.7, 5.3, 15.3, 9.8
W12W13W14W15W16W17
Chris Godwin Jr. Ran hot
TB · WR · 21.0 pts on 15.0 expected
9 targets (21% of the team's), 9 catches for 120 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.0 points; efficiency supplied the rest.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 29.0, 14.3, 10.4, 22.3, 14.3, 21.0
W12W13W14W15W16W17
Cade Otton Unlucky
TB · TE · 3.7 pts on 10.0 expected
6 targets (14% of the team's), 2 catches for 17 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 0.0, 14.8, 6.8, 3.0, 3.2, 3.7
W12W13W14W15W16W17
Stock Up, Stock Down
Carolina Panthers
- ▲Stock up: Chuba Hubbard led the backfield with 53% of the snaps after trailing D'Onta Foreman before this game.
- ▼Stock down: D'Onta Foreman lost the backfield lead: 38% of the snaps to Chuba Hubbard's 53%.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- ▲Stock up: Rachaad White led the backfield with 50% of the snaps after trailing Leonard Fournette before this game.
- ▲Stock up: Cade Otton played 87% of the snaps, up from a 70% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Leonard Fournette lost the backfield lead: 46% of the snaps to Rachaad White's 50%.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Panthers D | Buccaneers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 17.9 | 15.5 |
| RBs | 21.2 | 18.7 |
| WRs | 36.3 | 34.2 |
| TEs | 10.3 | 13.0 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Tampa Bay opened at 60% win probability, fell as low as 6%, then rallied to win.
Buccaneers win probability
Key Swings
- −21Darnold → Tremble, 17-yd TD60% → 39%Q1 11:39
- −19Darnold → Moore, 24-yd TD33% → 14%Q2 7:51
- −25Darnold → Smith, 19-yd TD32% → 7%Q4 14:50
- +20Brady → Evans, 57-yd TD6% → 26%Q4 13:49
- +62Brady → Evans, 30-yd TD16% → 77%Q4 6:47
Swing in Buccaneers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Carolina Panthers | Measure | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Plays | 73 |
| 64% | Pass rate | 66% |
| 8.4 | Yds / dropback | 8.6 |
| 3.4 | Yds / carry | 2.7 |
| 4/11 | Third downs | 4/15 |
Efficiency edge Tampa Bay ran 12 more plays than Carolina.
- Top targets
- CAR Moore 32% · Smith 13% · Hubbard 10%
- TB Evans 29% · Godwin 21% · Otton 14%
Possession Results
| Result | CAR | TB |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 4 |
| Field goals | 1 | 1 |
| Punts | 5 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 0 |
| Missed field goals | 0 | 2 |
TB turnover edge: +2
- The Panthers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 6-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 27 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | Q1 15:00 | 6 | 75 | 3:21 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q1 11:39 | 5 | 41 | 2:33 | Fumble |
| CAR | Q1 9:06 | 3 | 9 | 2:01 | Punt |
| TB | Q1 7:05 | 4 | 18 | 2:42 | Punt |
| CAR | Q1 4:23 | 3 | 0 | 1:02 | Punt |
| TB | Q1 3:21 | 14 | 46 | 6:21 | Missed FG |
| CAR | Q2 12:00 | 8 | 57 | 4:09 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q2 7:51 | 3 | -8 | 2:17 | Punt |
| CAR | Q2 5:34 | 3 | 9 | 2:32 | Punt |
| TB | Q2 3:02 | 4 | 80 | 0:52 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q2 2:10 | 2 | -5 | 0:13 | Fumble |
| TB | Q2 1:57 | 4 | 9 | 0:48 | Field goal |
| CAR | Q2 1:09 | 4 | -8 | 1:09 | Downs |
| TB | Q3 15:00 | 5 | 12 | 2:06 | Punt |
| CAR | Q3 12:54 | 5 | 43 | 2:05 | Interception |
| TB | Q3 10:49 | 15 | 90 | 7:12 | Missed FG |
| CAR | Q3 3:37 | 7 | 91 | 3:47 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q4 14:50 | 3 | 75 | 1:01 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q4 13:49 | 6 | 12 | 3:56 | Punt |
| TB | Q4 9:53 | 8 | 92 | 3:06 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q4 6:47 | 3 | 6 | 1:02 | Punt |
| TB | Q4 5:45 | 6 | 6 | 3:13 | Punt |
| CAR | Q4 2:32 | 1 | -7 | 0:08 | Fumble |
| TB | Q4 2:24 | 2 | 6 | 0:26 | Touchdown |
| CAR | Q4 1:58 | 8 | 44 | 0:59 | Field goal |
| TB | Q4 0:59 | 3 | -5 | 0:33 | Punt |
| CAR | Q4 0:26 | 3 | 51 | 0:26 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Panthers vs Buccaneers Head-to-Head
The Panthers and Buccaneers first met in 1995 and have played 51 times since. They have been NFC South rivals since 2002.
- All-time series
- 26–25Panthers lead, 51 meetings since 1995
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Panthers win
- 48–162011
- Largest Buccaneers win
- 48–142024
Since 2021
8–2 Buccaneers lead
10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
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Oldest to newest. B = Buccaneers win, P = Panthers win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 7 Buccaneers at Panthers Upcoming
- Week 12 Panthers at Buccaneers Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 18 Panthers at Buccaneers, 2025 Wk 18 recap TB 16 CAR 14 TB W
- 2025 Wk 16 Buccaneers at Panthers, 2025 Wk 16 recap CAR 23 TB 20 CAR W
- 2024 Wk 17 Panthers at Buccaneers, 2024 Wk 17 recap TB 48 CAR 14 TB W
- 2024 Wk 13 Buccaneers at Panthers, 2024 Wk 13 recap TB 26 CAR 23 TB W
- 2023 Wk 18 Buccaneers at Panthers, 2023 Wk 18 recap TB 9 CAR 0 TB W
- 2023 Wk 13 Panthers at Buccaneers, 2023 Wk 13 recap TB 21 CAR 18 TB W
- 2022 Wk 17 Panthers at Buccaneers TB 30 CAR 24 TB W
- 2022 Wk 7 Buccaneers at Panthers, 2022 Wk 7 recap CAR 21 TB 3 CAR W
- 2021 Wk 18 Panthers at Buccaneers, 2021 Wk 18 recap TB 41 CAR 17 TB W
- 2021 Wk 16 Buccaneers at Panthers, 2021 Wk 16 recap TB 32 CAR 6 TB W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Panthers | Stat | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| 7-10 | Record | 8-9 |
| 20.4 | Points per game | 18.4 |
| 306.2 | Yards per game | 346.7 |
| 5.3 | Yards per play | 5.1 |
| 22.0 | Points allowed per game | 21.1 |
| 350.2 | Yards allowed per game | 324.3 |
Panthers vs Buccaneers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- TB −3.5Buccaneers covered by 2.5
- Total
- 40.5Over: 54 points scored (by 13.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 22.0 | 30 | +8.0 |
| Panthers | 18.5 | 24 | +5.5 |
Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.
Betting Trends
Last 4 meetings: Buccaneers 3–1 ATS, overs and unders 2–2.
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Carolina Panthers
- Against the spread
- 8–8
- Over/under
- 8–8
- ATS as favorite
- 0–4
- ATS as underdog
- 8–4
- ATS on the road
- 3–4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Against the spread
- 4–11–1
- Over/under
- 5–11
- ATS as favorite
- 4–9–1
- ATS as underdog
- 0–2
- ATS at home
- 2–6–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Panthers vs Buccaneers Fantasy Outlook for 2026
Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 7 in Carolina and Week 12 in Tampa Bay. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Panthers or Buccaneers player start in Week 7? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Panthers and Buccaneers defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere these two matchups fall in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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Panthers vs Buccaneers Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Panthers vs Buccaneers Week 17 game?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 30–24 in Week 17 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on January 1, 2023. See the Buccaneers' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Panthers vs Buccaneers?
The final score was Buccaneers 30, Panthers 24. The Panthers led 14–10 at halftime, and the second half went Panthers 10, Buccaneers 20.
What happened in the Panthers vs Buccaneers game?
Tampa Bay erased a 14–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Carolina 20–10 after the break to win 30–24. The Buccaneers finished with a 478–400 edge in total offense. Mike Evans led all players with 10 catches for 207 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Panthers committed 3 turnovers, the Buccaneers 1.
What was the game-winning score in Panthers vs Buccaneers?
Tom Brady's 30-yard touchdown pass to Mike Evans with 6:47 left in the fourth quarter gave the Buccaneers a 24–21 lead they never gave up.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Panthers vs Buccaneers?
Mike Evans led the game with 48.7 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 17, on 10 catches for 207 yards and 3 touchdowns. Tom Brady was next with 37.7 (QB1). See Mike Evans's 2022 game log.
Who led Panthers vs Buccaneers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Tom Brady (TB) led all passers with 34 of 45 for 432 yards and 3 touchdowns. D'Onta Foreman (CAR) led in rushing with 13 carries for 35 yards. Mike Evans (TB) led in receiving with 10 catches for 207 yards and 3 touchdowns.
How many fantasy points did Mike Evans score against the Panthers?
Mike Evans scored 48.7 points in PPR leagues, 43.7 in half-PPR and 38.7 in standard scoring against the Panthers in Week 17 of the 2022 season, on 10 catches for 207 yards and 3 touchdowns. He drew 29% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Panthers vs Buccaneers?
Mike Evans outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 48.7 PPR points on 20.0 xFP (+28.7). Cade Otton fell furthest short, with 3.7 points on 10.0 xFP (−6.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Buccaneers come back to beat the Panthers?
The Buccaneers' chances of winning fell as low as 6% in the fourth quarter. Tom Brady's 30-yard touchdown pass to Mike Evans in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Tom Brady's 30-yard touchdown pass to Mike Evans then put them ahead for good.
Which team won the turnover battle in Panthers vs Buccaneers?
The Buccaneers won the turnover battle 3–1: the Panthers gave the ball away 3 times and the Buccaneers 1 time. The Buccaneers won the game.
What is the all-time Panthers vs Buccaneers record?
The Panthers lead the all-time series 26–25 across 51 meetings since 1995.
When did the Panthers and Buccaneers last play before this game?
Before Week 17 of 2022, they last met in the 2022 season on October 23, 2022, when the Panthers beat the Buccaneers 21–3.
What was the closing spread for Panthers vs Buccaneers?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Buccaneers −3.5, making the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 40.5. That implied about 22.0 points for the Buccaneers and 18.5 for the Panthers.
Did Panthers vs Buccaneers go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 40.5, and the teams combined for 54 points, 13.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Panthers vs Buccaneers?
The Buccaneers covered by 2.5 against the closing line of Buccaneers −3.5. The final margin was 6 points.
