Buccaneers vs Panthers Week 16 2025: Final Score 23

Final2025 Week 16

Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NCSun, Dec 21, 2025, 1:00 PM ET

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers, Week 16 2025

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Away

Carolina Panthers

HomeWon

Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Buccaneers	7	3	7	3	20
Panthers	3	10	7	3	23

TB 20CAR 23 Final

Passing leader
Bryce Young
CAR · QB
17.6PPR pts
21/32, 191 YDS, 2 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Tetairoa McMillan
CAR · WR
19.3PPR pts
6 REC, 73 YDS, 1 TD
Buccaneers leader
Mike Evans
TB · WR
14.1PPR pts
5 REC, 31 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Lathan Ransom
CAR
1 INT, 1 TKL

Panthers 23, Buccaneers 20: Carolina holds off Tampa Bay

Carolina led 13–10 at halftime to win 23–20. Tampa Bay outgained the Panthers 296–275, but the Panthers averaged 5.1 yards per play.

The Buccaneers went 8-for-14 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Panthers finished without a giveaway.

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Key advantages

+0.2 yards/play CAR 5.1 · TB 4.9
+1 turnover margin CAR 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

Watch on YouTube: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers Game Highlights | 2025 NFL Season Week 16

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Why the Panthers Won

Carolina won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Buccaneers vs Panthers
Buccaneers	Stat	Panthers
4.9	Yards per play	5.1

1	Turnovers	0

Other team stats
296	Total yards	275

61	Plays	54

57%	Third-down conversion	50%

34:36	Time of possession	25:24

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Buccaneers vs Panthers
Time	Team	Play	TB	CAR
1st quarter
10:30	CAR	Ryan Fitzgerald 27-yard FG Takes lead	0	3
4:01	TB	Baker Mayfield → Mike Evans, 1-yard TD Takes leadChase McLaughlin XP	7	3
2nd quarter
8:09	TB	Chase McLaughlin 23-yard FG Extends lead	10	3
2:06	CAR	Ryan Fitzgerald 41-yard FG	10	6
0:07	CAR	Bryce Young → Tetairoa McMillan, 22-yard TD Takes leadRyan Fitzgerald XP	10	13
3rd quarter
6:41	TB	Sean Tucker 1-yard TD run Takes leadChase McLaughlin XP	17	13
0:08	CAR	Bryce Young → Ja'Tavion Sanders, 6-yard TD Takes leadRyan Fitzgerald XP	17	20
4th quarter
11:24	TB	Chase McLaughlin 50-yard FG Ties game	20	20
2:20	CAR	Ryan Fitzgerald 48-yard FG Game winner	20	23

Fantasy Points: Buccaneers vs Panthers, Week 16 2025

Fantasy leaders

Tetairoa McMillanCARWR19.3 PTSWR14
Bryce YoungCARQB17.6 PTSQB15
Mike EvansTBWR14.1 PTSWR23
Baker MayfieldTBQB13.7 PTSQB20

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Bryce YoungCARQB	17.6	QB15	21/32	191	2	0	4	20	0	102.5	Start/Sit →
Baker MayfieldTBQB	13.7	QB20	18/26	145	1	1	4	49	0	79.8	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Tetairoa McMillanCARWR	19.3	WR14	WR	—	—	—	10	6	73	1	Start/Sit →
Mike EvansTBWR	14.1	WR23	WR	—	—	—	9	5	31	1	Start/Sit →
Ja'Tavion SandersCARTE	8.9	TE16	TE	—	—	—	2	2	9	1	Start/Sit →
Rico DowdleCARRB	8.3	RB37	RB	9	29	0	6	4	14	0	Start/Sit →
Rachaad WhiteTBRB	8.0	RB41	RB	5	45	0	2	2	15	0	Start/Sit →
Chris GodwinTBWR	8.0	WR51	WR	—	—	—	6	5	30	0
Jalen CokerCARWR	7.7	WR53	WR	—	—	—	5	3	47	0	Start/Sit →
Bucky IrvingTBRB	7.1	RB43	RB	19	71	0	—	—	—	—	Start/Sit →
Sean TuckerTBRB	6.3	RB47	RB	4	3	1	—	—	—	—	Start/Sit →
Mitchell EvansCARTE	5.3	TE30	TE	—	—	—	3	3	23	0	Start/Sit →
Emeka EgbukaTBWR	5.0	WR74	WR	—	—	—	2	1	40	0	Start/Sit →
Chuba HubbardCARRB	4.4	RB54	RB	6	27	0	1	1	7	0	Start/Sit →
Jalen McMillanTBWR	3.6	WR86	WR	1	1	0	3	2	15	0	Start/Sit →
Cade OttonTBTE	3.5	TE40	TE	—	—	—	2	2	15	0	Start/Sit →
Jimmy HornCARWR	2.5	WR94	WR	1	25	0	—	—	—	—
Xavier LegetteCARWR	2.2	WR97	WR	—	—	—	3	1	12	0	Start/Sit →
Tommy TrembleCARTE	1.6	TE55	TE	—	—	—	1	1	6	0	Start/Sit →
Tez JohnsonTBWR	0.9	WR116	WR	—	—	—	1	1	-1	0	Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Snap Share

Cade OttonTE60 snaps94%
Mike EvansWR42 snaps66%
Chris GodwinWR41 snaps64%
Bucky IrvingRB40 snaps63%
Emeka EgbukaWR36 snaps56%

Target Share25 targets

Mike Evans36%, 9 targets
Chris Godwin24%, 6 targets
Jalen McMillan12%, 3 targets
Cade Otton8%, 2 targets
Rachaad White8%, 2 targets
Other12%, 3 targets

Carry Share33 carries

Bucky Irving58%, 19 carries
Rachaad White15%, 5 carries
Baker Mayfield12%, 4 carries
Sean Tucker12%, 4 carries
Jalen McMillan3%, 1 carries

Carolina Panthers

Snap Share

Tetairoa McMillanWR47 snaps87%
Jalen CokerWR44 snaps81%
Xavier LegetteWR35 snaps65%
Rico DowdleRB31 snaps57%
Ja'Tavion SandersTE31 snaps57%

Target Share31 targets

Tetairoa McMillan32%, 10 targets
Rico Dowdle19%, 6 targets
Jalen Coker16%, 5 targets
Xavier Legette10%, 3 targets
Mitchell Evans10%, 3 targets
Other13%, 4 targets

Carry Share20 carries

Rico Dowdle45%, 9 carries
Chuba Hubbard30%, 6 carries
Bryce Young20%, 4 carries
Jimmy Horn5%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Cade OttonTBTE	60	94%	2	8%	0
Tetairoa McMillanCARWR	47	87%	10	32%	0
Jalen CokerCARWR	44	81%	5	16%	0
Mike EvansTBWR	42	66%	9	36%	0
Xavier LegetteCARWR	35	65%	3	10%	0
Chris GodwinTBWR	41	64%	6	24%	0
Bucky IrvingTBRB	40	63%	0	0%	19
Rico DowdleCARRB	31	57%	6	19%	9
Ja'Tavion SandersCARTE	31	57%	2	6%	0
Emeka EgbukaTBWR	36	56%	2	8%	0
Jalen McMillanTBWR	34	53%	3	12%	1
Tommy TrembleCARTE	23	43%	1	3%	0
Chuba HubbardCARRB	22	41%	1	3%	6
Rachaad WhiteTBRB	25	39%	2	8%	5
Mitchell EvansCARTE	16	30%	3	10%	0
Tez JohnsonTBWR	16	25%	1	4%	0
Jimmy HornCARWR	12	22%	0	0%	1
Payne DurhamTBTE	14	22%	0	0%	0
Brycen TremayneCARWR	8	15%	0	0%	0
Sean TuckerTBRB	5	8%	0	0%	4
Trevor EtienneCARRB	1	2%	0	0%	0
Kameron JohnsonTBWR	1	2%	0	0%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

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+5.5Ja'Tavion Sanders8.9 PTS vs 3.4 xFP
Biggest underperformer−7.7Rico Dowdle8.3 PTS vs 16.0 xFP
Highest expected volume17.0 xFPTetairoa McMillan19.3 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Tetairoa McMillanCAR · WR	19.3	17.0	+2.3	87%	32% tgt	—	0	0	0%	10	32%
Bryce YoungCAR · QB	17.6	16.8	+0.8	100%	32 att	—	32	4	20%	0	0%
Rico DowdleCAR · RB	8.3	16.0	−7.7	57%	45% car	—	0	9	45%	6	19%
Mike EvansTB · WR	14.1	15.3	−1.2	66%	36% tgt	—	0	0	0%	9	36%
Baker MayfieldTB · QB	13.7	14.1	−0.4	100%	26 att	—	26	4	12%	0	0%
Bucky IrvingTB · RB	7.1	12.3	−5.2	63%	58% car	—	0	19	58%	0	0%
Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR	8.0	10.2	−2.2	64%	24% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	24%
Jalen CokerCAR · WR	7.7	8.5	−0.8	81%	16% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	16%
Rachaad WhiteTB · RB	8.0	6.6	+1.4	39%	15% car	—	0	5	15%	2	8%
Jalen McMillanTB · WR	3.6	5.8	−2.2	53%	12% tgt	—	0	1	3%	3	12%
Chuba HubbardCAR · RB	4.4	5.6	−1.2	41%	30% car	—	0	6	30%	1	3%
Mitchell EvansCAR · TE	5.3	5.1	+0.2	30%	10% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	10%
Xavier LegetteCAR · WR	2.2	5.1	−2.9	65%	10% tgt	—	0	0	0%	3	10%
Cade OttonTB · TE	3.5	3.4	+0.1	94%	8% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	8%
Emeka EgbukaTB · WR	5.0	3.4	+1.6	56%	8% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	8%
Ja'Tavion SandersCAR · TE	8.9	3.4	+5.5	57%	6% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	6%
Sean TuckerTB · RB	6.3	2.6	+3.7	8%	12% car	—	0	4	12%	0	0%
Tez JohnsonTB · WR	0.9	1.7	−0.8	25%	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	4%
Tommy TrembleCAR · TE	1.6	1.7	−0.1	43%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Jimmy Horn Jr.CAR · WR	2.5	0.6	+1.9	22%	5% car	—	0	1	5%	0	0%

Team totals: Buccaneers 25 targets and 33 carries; Panthers 31 targets and 20 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 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% 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 · 13.7 pts on 14.1 expected

18 of 26 passing for 145 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 4 carries for 49 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.1 expected.

Start/Sit: Baker Mayfield →

Bryce Young

CAR · QB · 17.6 pts on 16.8 expected

21 of 32 passing for 191 yards, 2 touchdowns; 4 carries for 20 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Bryce Young →

Mike Evans Volume, no payoff

TB · WR · 14.1 pts on 15.3 expected

9 targets (36% of the team's), 5 catches for 31 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Mike Evans →

Bucky Irving Unlucky

TB · RB · 7.1 pts on 12.3 expected

19 carries (58% of the team's) for 71 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Lowest-scoring game of the season.

Start/Sit: Bucky Irving →

Tetairoa McMillan Strong role

CAR · WR · 19.3 pts on 17.0 expected

10 targets (32% of the team's), 6 catches for 73 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.0 expected.

Best score since Week 11.

Start/Sit: Tetairoa McMillan →

Rico Dowdle Unlucky

CAR · RB · 8.3 pts on 16.0 expected

6 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 14 yards; 9 carries (45% of the team's) for 29 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Fewest points since Week 8.

Start/Sit: Rico Dowdle →

Ja'Tavion Sanders Ran hot

CAR · TE · 8.9 pts on 3.4 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 9 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Best score since Week 2.

Start/Sit: Ja'Tavion Sanders →

Emeka Egbuka

TB · WR · 5.0 pts on 3.4 expected

2 targets (8% of the team's), 1 catch for 40 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 3.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Emeka Egbuka →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Stock down: Emeka Egbuka played 56% of the snaps, down from a 82% season average.
Stock down: Tez Johnson played 25% of the snaps, down from a 54% season average.

Carolina Panthers

Stock up: Jalen Coker played 81% of the snaps, up from a 65% season average.
Stock down: Tommy Tremble played 43% of the snaps, down from a 58% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Buccaneers defense and Panthers defense
Points allowed to	Buccaneers D	Panthers D
QBs	20.2	14.7
RBs	20.6	23.5
WRs	30.4	27.1
TEs	15.8	13.7

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

How the Game Swung

Carolina opened at 41% win probability, fell as low as 19%, then rallied to win.

Panthers win probability

Key Swings

−22Mayfield → Evans, 1-yd TD52% → 30%Q1 4:01
+28Young → McMillan, 22-yd TD28% → 56%Q2 0:07
−33Tucker 1-yd TD run59% → 27%Q3 6:41
+39Young → Sanders, 6-yd TD24% → 63%Q3 0:08
+38Fitzgerald 48-yd FG48% → 86%Q4 2:20

Swing in Panthers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Buccaneers vs Panthers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Measure	Carolina Panthers
61	Plays	54
46%	Pass rate	63%
4.5	Yds / dropback	5.1
5.1	Yds / carry	5.0
8/14	Third downs	6/12

Efficiency edge Carolina ran 7 fewer plays but gained 0.6 more yards per dropback.

Top targets
TB Evans 36% · Godwin 24% · McMillan 12%
CAR McMillan 32% · Dowdle 19% · Coker 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Buccaneers vs Panthers
Result	TB	CAR
Touchdowns	2	2
Field goals	2	3
Punts	3	3
Turnovers	1	0

CAR turnover edge: +1

The Panthers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 56-yard drive that ended in a field goal.

All 18 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
CAR	Q1 15:00	9	56	4:30	Field goal
TB	Q1 10:30	10	53	6:29	Touchdown
CAR	Q1 4:01	6	6	3:40	Punt
TB	Q1 0:21	14	85	7:12	Field goal
CAR	Q2 8:09	3	8	0:46	Punt
TB	Q2 7:23	3	-12	2:58	Punt
CAR	Q2 4:25	6	16	2:19	Field goal
TB	Q2 2:06	3	-2	1:00	Punt
CAR	Q2 1:06	8	63	0:59	Touchdown
TB	Q2 0:07	1	-1	0:07	End of half
TB	Q3 15:00	14	66	8:19	Touchdown
CAR	Q3 6:41	11	65	6:33	Touchdown
TB	Q3 0:08	6	11	3:44	Field goal
CAR	Q4 11:24	6	9	3:29	Punt
TB	Q4 7:55	5	32	3:09	Punt
CAR	Q4 4:46	7	43	2:26	Field goal
TB	Q4 2:20	7	48	1:38	Interception
CAR	Q4 0:42	1	-1	0:42	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.

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 Sun, Oct 25, 2026 Upcoming
Week 12 Panthers at Buccaneers Mon, Nov 30, 2026 Upcoming

Recent Meetings

2025 Wk 18 Panthers at Buccaneers, 2025 Wk 18 recap Sat, Jan 3, 2026 TB 16 CAR 14 TB W
2025 Wk 16 Buccaneers at Panthers Sun, Dec 21, 2025 CAR 23 TB 20 CAR W
2024 Wk 17 Panthers at Buccaneers, 2024 Wk 17 recap Sun, Dec 29, 2024 TB 48 CAR 14 TB W
2024 Wk 13 Buccaneers at Panthers, 2024 Wk 13 recap Sun, Dec 1, 2024 TB 26 CAR 23 TB W
2023 Wk 18 Buccaneers at Panthers, 2023 Wk 18 recap Sun, Jan 7, 2024 TB 9 CAR 0 TB W
2023 Wk 13 Panthers at Buccaneers, 2023 Wk 13 recap Sun, Dec 3, 2023 TB 21 CAR 18 TB W
2022 Wk 17 Panthers at Buccaneers, 2022 Wk 17 recap Sun, Jan 1, 2023 TB 30 CAR 24 TB W
2022 Wk 7 Buccaneers at Panthers, 2022 Wk 7 recap Sun, Oct 23, 2022 CAR 21 TB 3 CAR W
2021 Wk 18 Panthers at Buccaneers, 2021 Wk 18 recap Sun, Jan 9, 2022 TB 41 CAR 17 TB W
2021 Wk 16 Buccaneers at Panthers, 2021 Wk 16 recap Sun, Dec 26, 2021 TB 32 CAR 6 TB W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Buccaneers vs Panthers
Buccaneers	Stat	Panthers
8-9	Record	8-9

22.4	Points per game	18.3

320.4	Yards per game	295.6

5.1	Yards per play	5.0

24.2	Points allowed per game	22.4

337.2	Yards allowed per game	327.2

Buccaneers vs Panthers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: TB −3Buccaneers failed to cover by 6
Total: 44.5Under: 43 points scored (by 1.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
Buccaneers	23.8	20	−3.8
Panthers	20.8	23	+2.3

The Panthers beat their implied total and the Buccaneers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 5 meetings: Buccaneers 3–2 ATS, unders 3–2.

Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Against the spread: 0–4
Over/under: 2–2
ATS as favorite: 0–4
ATS on the road: 0–1

Carolina Panthers

Against the spread: 2–2
Over/under: 1–3
ATS as favorite: 0–1
ATS as underdog: 2–1
ATS at home: 2–0

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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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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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Buccaneers vs Panthers Game FAQ

Who won the 2025 Buccaneers vs Panthers Week 16 game?

The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23–20 in Week 16 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC, on December 21, 2025. See the Panthers' 2025 schedule.

What was the final score of Buccaneers vs Panthers?

The final score was Panthers 23, Buccaneers 20. The Panthers led 13–10 at halftime, and the second half went Buccaneers 10, Panthers 10.

What happened in the Buccaneers vs Panthers game?

Carolina led 13–10 at halftime to win 23–20. Tampa Bay outgained the Panthers 296–275, but the Panthers averaged 5.1 yards per play. Tetairoa McMillan led all players with 6 catches for 73 yards and a touchdown. The Buccaneers committed 1 turnover, the Panthers none.

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

Ryan Fitzgerald's 48-yard field goal with 2:20 left in the fourth quarter gave the Panthers a 23–20 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Buccaneers vs Panthers?

Tetairoa McMillan led the game with 19.3 PPR fantasy points, the WR14 of Week 16, on 6 catches for 73 yards and a touchdown. Bryce Young was next with 17.6 (QB15). See Tetairoa McMillan's 2025 game log.

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

Bryce Young (CAR) led all passers with 21 of 32 for 191 yards and 2 touchdowns. Bucky Irving (TB) led in rushing with 19 carries for 71 yards. Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) led in receiving with 6 catches for 73 yards and a touchdown.

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

Ja'Tavion Sanders outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 8.9 PPR points on 3.4 xFP (+5.5). Rico Dowdle fell furthest short, with 8.3 points on 16.0 xFP (−7.7). 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?

Tetairoa McMillan had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 17.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 19.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Panthers come back to beat the Buccaneers?

The Panthers' chances of winning fell as low as 19% in the first half. Bryce Young's 6-yard touchdown pass to Ja'Tavion Sanders in the third quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Ryan Fitzgerald's 48-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 1–0: the Buccaneers gave the ball away 1 time and the Panthers not at all. The Panthers won the game.

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 16 of 2025, they last met in the 2024 season on December 29, 2024, when the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 48–14.

What was the closing spread for Buccaneers vs Panthers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Buccaneers −3, making the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 44.5. That implied about 23.8 points for the Buccaneers and 20.8 for the Panthers.

Did Buccaneers vs Panthers go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 44.5, and the teams combined for 43 points, 1.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Buccaneers vs Panthers?

The Panthers covered as 3-point underdogs against the closing line of Buccaneers −3. The final margin was 3 points.