Buccaneers clinch NFC South title with 9-0 win over Panthers
— The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed to the playoffs for the fourth straight season — and they have their defense to thank.
National Football League
FINAL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
9
Carolina Panthers
0
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| CAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bank of America Stadium · 69,010 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Atlanta Falcons | W 16-0 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Carolina Panthers | W 43-13 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 19-26 | NFL |
| 10/8/26 | @ Dallas Cowboys | W 24-16 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Green Bay Packers | L 14-17 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 10:18 9-0
Chase McLaughlin 39 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 6-0
Chase McLaughlin 57 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:13 3-0
Chase McLaughlin 36 Yd Field Goal
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TB
12 plays, 44 yards, 6:19 · End of Game
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CAR 6:19
8 plays, 33 yards, 3:59 · Fumble
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TB 10:18
9 plays, 37 yards, 4:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:18 9-0
Chase McLaughlin 39 Yd Field Goal
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CAR
11 plays, 20 yards, 5:55 · Missed FG
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TB 5:55
5 plays, 16 yards, 3:25 · Punt
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CAR 9:20
8 plays, 34 yards, 5:40 · Punt
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TB
9 plays, 17 yards, 1:11 · Field Goal
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CAR 1:11
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:41 · Punt
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TB 1:52
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:21 · Punt
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CAR 2:13
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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TB 4:13
8 plays, 53 yards, 5:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 6-0
Chase McLaughlin 57 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:13 3-0
Chase McLaughlin 36 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 9:13
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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TB 10:48
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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CAR 12:18
5 plays, 69 yards, 2:49 · Fumble
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TB 0:07
5 plays, 6 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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CAR 2:34
5 plays, 17 yards, 3:07 · Punt
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TB 5:41
5 plays, 17 yards, 3:09 · Punt
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CAR 8:50
5 plays, 10 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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TB 11:40
8 plays, 28 yards, 3:20 · Punt
Showing the last 22 of 22 events.
Team Stats
TB
CAR
14
1st Downs
11
6
Passing 1st downs
2
8
Rushing 1st downs
8
0
1st downs from penalties
1
6-16
3rd down efficiency
2-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-2
64
Total Plays
50
228
Total Yards
199
3.6
Yards per Play
4.0
10
Total Drives
9
115
Passing
68
20/32
Comp/Att
11/18
3.3
Yards per pass
3.2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
3-22
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-26
113
Rushing
131
29
Rushing Attempts
29
3.9
Yards per rush
4.5
0-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-0
3-15
Penalties
3-20
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
31:24
Possession
28:36
Injuries
Carolina Panthers
- Brady Christensen Injured Reserve
- Damien Lewis Out
- Will Lee III Out
- Jaelan Phillips Out
- Bobby Okereke Out
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Emeka Egbuka Questionable
- Jalen McMillan Injured Reserve
- Yaya Diaby Out
- Josh Hayes Injured Reserve
- Christian Rozeboom Injured Reserve
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