Brady, Bucs rally to beat Panthers 30-24, clinch NFC South
— Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed back to the playoffs, confident they're still capable of making this a special season.
National Football League
FINAL
Carolina Panthers
24
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
30
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 24 |
| TB | 0 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 30 |
Raymond James Stadium · 69,298 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 21-26 | NFL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Green Bay Packers | L 19-27 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 13-43 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | W 25-14 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Detroit Lions | W 32-26 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:59 24-30
Eddy Pineiro 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:58 21-30
Tom Brady 1 Yd Run (Ryan Succop PAT failed)
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Touchdown 6:47 21-24
Mike Evans 30 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Tom Brady Pass to Chris Godwin for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 13:49 21-16
Mike Evans 57 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 14:50 21-10
Shi Smith 19 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Field Goal 1:09 14-10
Ryan Succop 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:10 14-7
Mike Evans 63 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick)
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Touchdown 7:51 14-0
DJ Moore 24 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Touchdown 11:39 7-0
Tommy Tremble 17 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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CAR
3 plays, 51 yards, 0:26 · End of Game
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TB 0:26
3 plays, -5 yards, 0:33 · Punt
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CAR 0:59
8 plays, 44 yards, 0:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:59 24-30
Eddy Pineiro 49 Yd Field Goal
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TB 1:58
2 plays, 6 yards, 0:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:58 21-30
Tom Brady 1 Yd Run (Ryan Succop PAT failed)
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CAR 2:24
1 play, -7 yards, 0:08 · Fumble
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TB 2:32
6 plays, 6 yards, 3:13 · Punt
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CAR 5:45
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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TB 6:47
8 plays, 92 yards, 3:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:47 21-24
Mike Evans 30 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Tom Brady Pass to Chris Godwin for Two-Point Conversion)
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CAR 9:53
6 plays, 12 yards, 3:56 · Punt
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TB 13:49
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:49 21-16
Mike Evans 57 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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CAR 14:50
7 plays, 91 yards, 3:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:50 21-10
Shi Smith 19 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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TB 3:37
15 plays, 90 yards, 7:12 · Blocked FG
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CAR 10:49
5 plays, 43 yards, 2:05 · Interception
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TB 12:54
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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CAR
4 plays, -8 yards, 1:09 · Downs
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TB 1:09
4 plays, 9 yards, 0:48 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:09 14-10
Ryan Succop 22 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 1:57
2 plays, -5 yards, 0:13 · Fumble
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TB 2:10
4 plays, 80 yards, 0:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:10 14-7
Mike Evans 63 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop Kick)
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CAR 3:02
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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TB 5:34
3 plays, -8 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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CAR 7:51
8 plays, 57 yards, 4:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:51 14-0
DJ Moore 24 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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TB 12:00
14 plays, 46 yards, 6:21 · Missed FG
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CAR 3:21
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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TB 4:23
4 plays, 18 yards, 2:42 · Punt
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CAR 7:05
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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TB 9:06
5 plays, 41 yards, 2:33 · Fumble
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CAR 11:39
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:39 7-0
Tommy Tremble 17 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Team Stats
CAR
TB
22
1st Downs
25
15
Passing 1st downs
17
4
Rushing 1st downs
6
3
1st downs from penalties
2
4-11
3rd down efficiency
4-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
2-2
61
Total Plays
73
400
Total Yards
478
6.6
Yards per Play
6.5
14
Total Drives
13
326
Passing
411
23/37
Comp/Att
34/45
8.4
Yards per pass
8.6
1
Interceptions thrown
0
2-15
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-21
74
Rushing
67
22
Rushing Attempts
25
3.4
Yards per rush
2.7
2-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-3
8-58
Penalties
8-51
3
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
26:50
Possession
33:10
Injuries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Antoine Winfield Jr. Questionable
- Billy Schrauth Out
- Ayden Garnes Out
- Trevor Keegan Out
- DeMonte Capehart Out
Carolina Panthers
- AJ Dillon Out
- Haynes King Out
- Bobby Okereke Out
- Jaelan Phillips Out
- Will Lee III Out
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