Evans scores on 75-yard TD, tops 1,000 yards for 10th straight year; Bucs beat Panthers 21-18
— Mike Evans sprinted between two defenders into the open, snagged a pass approaching midfield, and took off for the end zone.
National Football League
FINAL
Carolina Panthers
18
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 18 |
| TB | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Raymond James Stadium · 62,432 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/27/26 | @ Cleveland Browns | L 18-21 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:02 18-21
Chuba Hubbard 1 Yd Run (Bryce Young Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 11:36 10-21
Chris Godwin 19 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 4:54 10-14
Mike Evans 75 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 5:04 10-7
Chuba Hubbard 1 Yd Run (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Field Goal 13:30 3-7
Eddy Pineiro 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:08 0-7
Rachaad White 1 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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TB
5 plays, 37 yards, 2:14 · End of Game
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CAR 2:14
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:17 · Interception
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TB 3:31
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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CAR 5:02
11 plays, 75 yards, 6:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:02 18-21
Chuba Hubbard 1 Yd Run (Bryce Young Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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TB 11:36
7 plays, 67 yards, 4:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:36 10-21
Chris Godwin 19 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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CAR 0:41
5 plays, 3 yards, 2:38 · Punt
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TB 3:19
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:17 · Punt
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CAR 4:36
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:18 · Punt
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TB 4:54
1 play, 75 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:54 10-14
Mike Evans 75 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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CAR 5:04
7 plays, 65 yards, 3:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:04 10-7
Chuba Hubbard 1 Yd Run (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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TB 8:40
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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CAR 10:10
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:20 · Punt
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TB 12:30
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:57 · Punt
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CAR 13:27
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:33 · Punt
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CAR
6 plays, 23 yards, 0:53 · Downs
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TB 0:53
4 plays, 8 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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CAR 1:41
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:41 · Punt
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TB 2:22
6 plays, 22 yards, 3:28 · Interception
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CAR 5:50
5 plays, 11 yards, 3:17 · Punt
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TB 9:07
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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CAR 10:09
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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TB 12:09
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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CAR 13:30
14 plays, 70 yards, 7:38 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:30 3-7
Eddy Pineiro 23 Yd Field Goal
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TB 6:08
8 plays, 57 yards, 3:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:08 0-7
Rachaad White 1 Yd Run (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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CAR 9:34
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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TB 10:31
8 plays, 24 yards, 4:29 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
CAR
TB
15
1st Downs
15
7
Passing 1st downs
7
7
Rushing 1st downs
6
1
1st downs from penalties
2
3-15
3rd down efficiency
6-15
1-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
69
Total Plays
58
282
Total Yards
322
4.1
Yards per Play
5.6
13
Total Drives
13
149
Passing
194
15/31
Comp/Att
14/29
4.3
Yards per pass
6.5
1
Interceptions thrown
1
4-29
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-8
133
Rushing
128
34
Rushing Attempts
28
3.9
Yards per rush
4.6
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
7-62
Penalties
5-36
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
33:42
Possession
26:18
Injuries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Emeka Egbuka Questionable
- Jalen McMillan Injured Reserve
- Yaya Diaby Out
- Josh Hayes Injured Reserve
- Christian Rozeboom Injured Reserve
Carolina Panthers
- Brady Christensen Injured Reserve
- Damien Lewis Out
- Will Lee III Out
- Jaelan Phillips Out
- Bobby Okereke Out
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