Bryce Young throws 2 TDs, Panthers finally beat Bucs 23-20 to take over first place in NFC South

The playoff-starved Carolina Panthers left the locker room Sunday happy, but not yet satisfied. The Panthers finally figured out a way to beat Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a 23-20 victory that gave them sole possession of first place in the NFC South with two games remaining.

Images from Bucs’ costly NFC South loss to the Panthers in Charlotte

The Bucs quarterback is 4-0 against the Panthers since leaving Carolina and has led Tampa Bay to back-to-back division titles in 2023 and ’24. Mayfield will look to continue that success today when the Bucs travel to Charlotte, North Carolina, with first place in the NFC South on the line.

Panthers win over Bucs, putting them atop the NFC South

Baker Mayfield's interception allows Bryce Young to kneel it out. #Panthers win 23-20 over the #Bucs. Carolina is now atop the NFC South at 8-7, while Tampa Bay falls to 7-8. No idea what Baker saw but he’s picked off and that’s gonna do it. Bucs have lost 6 of their last 7. SOS.

5 takeaways from Carolina Panthers’ win over Tampa Bay Bucs: Playoff hopes still alive

The Carolina Panthers are embracing the chaos. Here are five takeaways from Sunday’s massive win over the Tampa Bay Bucs.
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Bucs Week 16 game recap: Panthers take control of the NFC South

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost a third straight division game on Sunday when they went to Carolina and lost to the Panthers late in the fourth quarter. After starting the year 5-1, the Bucs now find themselves with a record of 7-8 and are left picking up the pieces to their season once again.

Panthers take enormous step toward ending playoff drought with thrilling win over Bucs

The Carolina Panthers took one giant step toward winning the NFC South division with a huge victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

Bryce Young, Panthers Excite Fans as Win vs. Bucs Helps NFL Playoff Bracket Outlook

Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers defeated Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23–20 at home on Sunday to take over first place in the NFC South.

NFL playoff picture: What does Bucs-Panthers mean for NFC South standings in Week 16

The Buccaneers face the Panthers in Charlotte on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture in Week 16.

Bucs’ Mike Evans accepts his 1,000-yard streak is over but has one main focus left

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' season hasn't gone according to plan, but they still have a shot at making the playoffs. One of the main storylines for the Bucs enter

Bucs up 7-3 after Mike Evans TD catch

The Panthers opened Sunday's home game against the Buccaneers with a field goal, but they're down 7-3 before the end of the first quarter.

Another Bucs game, another Bucs collapse. Where’s the killer instinct?

In a span of 36 days, the Bucs have blown second-half leads in four different games, including Sunday’s 23-20 loss to the Panthers. By itself, that’s brutal. Unfortunately, it’s the details that make it seem even more crushing.
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