Final/OT2024 Week 13

Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers, Week 13 2024

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Carolina Panthers

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Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Buccaneers73013326
Panthers31037023

TB 26CAR 23 Final/OT

  • Passing leader

    Bryce Young

    CAR · QB

    23.6PPR pts

    26/46, 298 YDS, 1 TD, 1 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Bucky Irving

    TB · RB

    27.5PPR pts

    25 ATT, 152 YDS, 1 TD, 3 REC, 33 REC YDS

  • Panthers leader

    Adam Thielen

    CAR · WR

    23.9PPR pts

    8 REC, 99 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Chau Smith-Wade

    CAR

    1 INT, 8 TKL

Buccaneers 26, Panthers 23: Tampa Bay wins it in overtime

Tampa Bay trailed 13–10 at halftime, regulation ended 23–23, and the Buccaneers won it 26–23 in overtime. The Buccaneers finished with a 445–367 edge in total offense and averaged 5.8 yards per play.

The Panthers went 6-for-16 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Buccaneers kept the ball for 39:31.

The two teams meet again in Week 7 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +0.4 yards/play TB 5.8 · CAR 5.4
  • +78 total yards TB 445 · CAR 367
  • +11:52 time of possession TB 39:31 · CAR 27:39

Game Highlights

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Why the Buccaneers Won

Tampa Bay won the efficiency and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Buccaneers vs Panthers
BuccaneersStatPanthers
5.8Yards per play5.4
445Total yards367
39:31Time of possession27:39
Other team stats
77Plays68
2Turnovers1
17%Third-down conversion38%

Scoring Summary

The Buccaneers scored two touchdowns and four field goals; the Panthers scored two touchdowns and three field goals.

Scoring plays, Buccaneers vs Panthers
TimeTeamPlayTBCAR
1st quarter
4:29TBBaker Mayfield → Mike Evans, 2-yard TD Takes leadChase McLaughlin XP70
0:48CAREddy Pineiro 47-yard FG73
2nd quarter
7:45CARBryce Young 10-yard TD run Takes leadEddy Pineiro XP710
3:39TBChase McLaughlin 27-yard FG Ties game1010
0:05CAREddy Pineiro 27-yard FG Takes lead1013
3rd quarter
0:19CAREddy Pineiro 22-yard FG Extends lead1016
4th quarter
8:53TBBucky Irving 6-yard TD run Takes leadChase McLaughlin XP1716
3:05TBChase McLaughlin 26-yard FG Extends lead2016
0:30CARBryce Young → Adam Thielen, 25-yard TD Takes leadEddy Pineiro XP2023
0:00TBChase McLaughlin 51-yard FG Ties game2323
Overtime
2:50TBChase McLaughlin 30-yard FG Game winner2623

Fantasy Points: Buccaneers vs Panthers, Week 13 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. Bucky IrvingTBRB27.5 PTSRB1
  2. Mike EvansTBWR25.8 PTSWR3
  3. Adam ThielenCARWR23.9 PTSWR6
  4. Bryce YoungCARQB23.6 PTSQB8

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Bryce YoungCARQB23.6QB826/4629810317183.4Start/Sit →
Baker MayfieldTBQB12.2QB2821/332351238069.6Start/Sit →
Kyle TraskTBQB0.2QB351/1500———87.5

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Bucky IrvingTBRB27.5RB1RB25152133330Start/Sit →
Mike EvansTBWR25.8WR3WR———1281181Start/Sit →
Adam ThielenCARWR23.9WR6WR———108991
Tommy TrembleCARTE12.7TE14TE———85770Start/Sit →
Xavier LegetteCARWR9.3WR47WR———84530Start/Sit →
David MooreCARWR9.0WR51WR———95400Start/Sit →
Rachaad WhiteTBRB8.8RB33RB117601120Start/Sit →
Sterling ShepardTBWR8.2WR54WR———74420
Jonathon BrooksCARRB7.1RB42RB618033230
Cade OttonTBTE6.0TE29TE———74200Start/Sit →
Jalen McMillanTBWR4.5WR76WR———32250Start/Sit →
Chuba HubbardCARRB2.3RB61RB12430————Start/Sit →
Dan ChisenaCARWR1.6WR103WR———1160
Stephen SullivanCARTE0.0—TE———1000
Feleipe FranksCARTE0.0—TE———1000
Trey PalmerTBWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Snap Share

  1. Cade OttonTE75 snaps94%
  2. Mike EvansWR67 snaps84%
  3. Jalen McMillanWR61 snaps76%
  4. Bucky IrvingRB43 snaps54%
  5. Rachaad WhiteRB42 snaps53%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Mike Evans35%, 12 targets
  2. Sterling Shepard21%, 7 targets
  3. Cade Otton21%, 7 targets
  4. Bucky Irving9%, 3 targets
  5. Jalen McMillan9%, 3 targets
  6. Other6%, 2 targets

Carry Share39 carries

  1. Bucky Irving64%, 25 carries
  2. Rachaad White28%, 11 carries
  3. Baker Mayfield8%, 3 carries

Carolina Panthers

Snap Share

  1. Tommy TrembleTE70 snaps100%
  2. Xavier LegetteWR67 snaps96%
  3. David MooreWR63 snaps90%
  4. Chuba HubbardRB55 snaps79%
  5. Adam ThielenWR51 snaps73%

Target Share41 targets

  1. Adam Thielen24%, 10 targets
  2. David Moore22%, 9 targets
  3. Tommy Tremble20%, 8 targets
  4. Xavier Legette20%, 8 targets
  5. Jonathon Brooks7%, 3 targets
  6. Other7%, 3 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. Chuba Hubbard57%, 12 carries
  2. Jonathon Brooks29%, 6 carries
  3. Bryce Young14%, 3 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Tommy TrembleCARTE70100%820%0
Xavier LegetteCARWR6796%820%0
Cade OttonTBTE7594%721%0
David MooreCARWR6390%922%0
Mike EvansTBWR6784%1235%0
Chuba HubbardCARRB5579%00%12
Jalen McMillanTBWR6176%39%0
Adam ThielenCARWR5173%1024%0
Bucky IrvingTBRB4354%39%25
Rachaad WhiteTBRB4253%13%11
Sterling ShepardTBWR3544%721%0
Payne DurhamTBTE3139%00%0
Jonathon BrooksCARRB1521%37%6
Trey PalmerTBWR1519%13%0
Feleipe FranksCARTE1116%12%0
Rakim JarrettTBWR1114%00%0
Stephen SullivanCARTE811%12%0
Ko KieftTBTE911%00%0
Ryan MillerTBWR911%00%0
Deven ThompkinsCARWR69%00%0
Dan ChisenaCARWR23%12%0
Raheem BlackshearCARRB11%00%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+6.8Adam Thielen23.9 PTS vs 17.1 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.4David Moore9.0 PTS vs 15.4 xFP
  • Highest expected volume22.4 xFPBryce Young23.6 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Bryce YoungCAR · QB23.622.4+1.2100%46 att—46314%00%
Bucky IrvingTB · RB27.521.4+6.154%64% car—02564%39%
Mike EvansTB · WR25.820.6+5.284%35% tgt—000%1235%
Adam ThielenCAR · WR23.917.1+6.873%24% tgt—000%1024%
Baker MayfieldTB · QB12.216.6−4.498%33 att—3338%00%
David MooreCAR · WR9.015.4−6.490%22% tgt—000%922%
Tommy TrembleCAR · TE12.713.7−1.0100%20% tgt—000%820%
Xavier LegetteCAR · WR9.313.7−4.496%20% tgt—000%820%
Cade OttonTB · TE6.012.0−6.094%21% tgt—000%721%
Sterling ShepardTB · WR8.212.0−3.844%21% tgt—000%721%
Jonathon BrooksCAR · RB7.19.1−2.021%29% car—0629%37%
Rachaad WhiteTB · RB8.88.9−0.153%28% car—01128%13%
Chuba HubbardCAR · RB2.37.8−5.579%57% car—01257%00%
Jalen McMillanTB · WR4.55.1−0.676%9% tgt—000%39%
Dan ChisenaCAR · WR1.61.7−0.13%2% tgt—000%12%
Feleipe FranksCAR · TE0.01.7−1.716%2% tgt—000%12%
Stephen SullivanCAR · TE0.01.7−1.711%2% tgt—000%12%
Trey PalmerTB · WR0.01.7−1.719%3% tgt—000%13%
Kyle TraskTB · QB0.20.4−0.23%1 att—100%00%

Team totals: Buccaneers 34 targets and 39 carries; Panthers 41 targets and 21 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 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Baker Mayfield

TB · QB · 12.2 pts on 16.6 expected

21 of 33 passing for 235 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 3 carries for 8 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Baker Mayfield →

Bryce Young

CAR · QB · 23.6 pts on 22.4 expected

26 of 46 passing for 298 yards, 1 touchdown; 3 carries for 17 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Bryce Young →

Bucky Irving Ran hot

TB · RB · 27.5 pts on 21.4 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 3 catches for 33 yards; 25 carries (64% of the team's) for 152 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Bucky Irving →

Mike Evans Ran hot

TB · WR · 25.8 pts on 20.6 expected

12 targets (35% of the team's), 8 catches for 118 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Mike Evans →

Adam Thielen Ran hot

CAR · WR · 23.9 pts on 17.1 expected

10 targets (24% of the team's), 8 catches for 99 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

David Moore Unlucky

CAR · WR · 9.0 pts on 15.4 expected

9 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 40 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: David Moore →

Cade Otton Unlucky

TB · TE · 6.0 pts on 12.0 expected

7 targets (21% of the team's), 4 catches for 20 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Cade Otton →

Chuba Hubbard Unlucky

CAR · RB · 2.3 pts on 7.8 expected

12 carries (57% of the team's) for 43 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 7.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Chuba Hubbard →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Stock up: Bucky Irving led the backfield with 54% of the snaps after trailing Rachaad White before this game.
  • Stock up: Mike Evans played 84% of the snaps, up from a 68% season average.
  • Stock down: Rachaad White lost the backfield lead: 53% of the snaps to Bucky Irving's 54%.

Carolina Panthers

  • Stock up: David Moore played 90% of the snaps, up from a 46% season average.
  • Stock up: Tommy Tremble played 100% of the snaps, up from a 64% season average.
  • Stock up: Xavier Legette played 96% of the snaps, up from a 71% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Buccaneers defense and Panthers defense
Points allowed toBuccaneers DPanthers D
QBs20.220.9
RBs19.730.0
WRs35.734.2
TEs14.314.8

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Carolina opened at 50% win probability, climbed as high as 99%, then lost.

Panthers win probability

Panthers win probability by game minutePanthers started at 50%, stood at 62% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 11 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4OT100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +26Young 10-yd TD run35% → 61%Q2 7:45
  2. −45Irving 6-yd TD run88% → 42%Q4 8:53
  3. −28McLaughlin 26-yd FG37% → 10%Q4 3:05
  4. +99Young → Thielen, 25-yd TD<1% → 99%Q4 0:30
  5. −50McLaughlin 30-yd FG50% → <1%OT 2:50

Swing in Panthers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Buccaneers vs Panthers
Tampa Bay BuccaneersMeasureCarolina Panthers
77Plays68
49%Pass rate69%
5.5Yds / dropback6.1
6.1Yds / carry3.7
2/12Third downs6/16

Efficiency edge Tampa Bay ran 9 more plays and gained 2.4 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • TB Evans 35% · Otton 21% · Shepard 21%
  • CAR Thielen 24% · Moore 22% · Tremble 20%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Buccaneers vs Panthers
ResultTBCAR
Touchdowns22
Field goals43
Punts55
Turnovers21
Missed field goals12

CAR turnover edge: +1

  • The Buccaneers opened the scoring on their second possession, a 12-play, 63-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Buccaneers drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 28 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CARQ1 15:00350:54Punt
TBQ1 14:063-11:33Punt
CARQ1 12:33391:58Punt
TBQ1 10:3512636:06Touchdown
CARQ1 4:297413:41Field goal
TBQ1 0:48310:57Punt
CARQ2 14:519573:12Missed FG
TBQ2 11:393-141:57Punt
CARQ2 9:424361:57Touchdown
TBQ2 7:459614:06Field goal
CARQ2 3:396431:58Missed FG
TBQ2 1:413260:58Interception
CARQ2 0:439490:38Field goal
TBQ2 0:05000:05End of half
TBQ3 15:004112:30Punt
CARQ3 12:306342:59Punt
TBQ3 9:315143:04Punt
CARQ3 6:27360:55Punt
TBQ3 5:32391:24Interception
CARQ3 4:087163:49Field goal
TBQ3 0:1911696:26Touchdown
CARQ4 8:53301:35Punt
TBQ4 7:189674:13Field goal
CARQ4 3:059602:35Touchdown
TBQ4 0:306360:30Field goal
TBOT 10:006293:29Missed FG
CAROT 6:314251:28Fumble
TBOT 5:035592:13Field goal
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.

Buccaneers vs Panthers Head-to-Head

The Buccaneers and Panthers 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 Buccaneers win
48–142024
Largest Panthers win
48–162011

Since 2021

8–2 Buccaneers lead

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

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

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Buccaneers vs Panthers
BuccaneersStatPanthers
10-7Record5-12
29.5Points per game20.1
399.6Yards per game298.0
6.2Yards per play5.1
22.6Points allowed per game31.4
341.8Yards allowed per game404.5

Buccaneers vs Panthers 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.

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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Buccaneers vs Panthers Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Buccaneers vs Panthers Week 13 game?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 26–23 in Week 13 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, on December 1, 2024. See the Buccaneers' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Buccaneers vs Panthers?

The final score was Buccaneers 26, Panthers 23 in overtime. The Panthers led 13–10 at halftime, and the second half went Buccaneers 13, Panthers 10 before overtime.

What happened in the Buccaneers vs Panthers game?

Tampa Bay trailed 13–10 at halftime, regulation ended 23–23, and the Buccaneers won it 26–23 in overtime. The Buccaneers finished with a 445–367 edge in total offense and averaged 5.8 yards per play. Bucky Irving led all players with 3 catches for 33 yards, plus 25 carries for 152 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Buccaneers committed 2 turnovers, the Panthers 1.

What was the game-winning score in Buccaneers vs Panthers?

Chase McLaughlin's 30-yard field goal with 2:50 left in the overtime gave the Buccaneers a 26–23 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Buccaneers vs Panthers?

Bucky Irving led the game with 27.5 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 13, on 3 catches for 33 yards, plus 25 carries for 152 rushing yards and a touchdown. Mike Evans was next with 25.8 (WR3). See Bucky Irving's 2024 game log.

Who led Buccaneers vs Panthers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Bryce Young (CAR) led all passers with 26 of 46 for 298 yards and a touchdown. Bucky Irving (TB) led in rushing with 25 carries for 152 yards and a touchdown. Mike Evans (TB) led in receiving with 8 catches for 118 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Bucky Irving score against the Panthers?

Bucky Irving scored 27.5 points in PPR leagues, 26.0 in half-PPR and 24.5 in standard scoring against the Panthers in Week 13 of the 2024 season, on 3 catches for 33 yards, plus 25 carries for 152 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 64% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Buccaneers vs Panthers?

Adam Thielen outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 23.9 PPR points on 17.1 xFP (+6.8). David Moore fell furthest short, with 9.0 points on 15.4 xFP (−6.4). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Buccaneers vs Panthers?

Bryce Young had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 22.4 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 23.6. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Buccaneers come back to beat the Panthers?

The Buccaneers' chances of winning fell as low as 1% in the fourth quarter. Chase McLaughlin's 30-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Buccaneers vs Panthers?

The Panthers won the turnover battle 2–1: the Buccaneers gave the ball away 2 times and the Panthers 1 time. The Buccaneers won the game anyway.

What was the turning point of Buccaneers vs Panthers?

Bryce Young's 25-yard touchdown pass to Adam Thielen with 0:30 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Panthers' win probability from <1% to 99%.

What is the all-time Buccaneers vs Panthers record?

The Panthers lead the all-time series 26–25 across 51 meetings since 1995.

When did the Buccaneers and Panthers last play before this game?

Before Week 13 of 2024, they last met in the 2023 season on January 7, 2024, when the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 9–0.

What is the Buccaneers vs Panthers record since 2021?

The Buccaneers lead 8–2 across 10 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.