Mayfield throws 5 TD passes and Bucs keep playoff, NFC South hopes alive with 48-14 rout of Panthers
— The Tampa Bay Buccaneers played like a team determined to do whatever's necessary to make the playoffs.
National Football League
FINAL
Carolina Panthers
14
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
48
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| TB | 10 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 48 |
Raymond James Stadium · 64,434 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 13:30 14-48
Jalen McMillan 16 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 5:23 14-41
J.J. Russell 23 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 5:48 14-34
Payne Durham 5 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 0:50 14-27
Adam Thielen 40 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Touchdown 1:11 7-27
Jalen McMillan 10 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Touchdown 8:19 7-20
Mike Evans 1 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Field Goal 10:31 7-13
Chase McLaughlin 34 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:13 7-10
Chase McLaughlin 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:15 7-7
Adam Thielen 17 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Touchdown 11:35 0-7
Mike Evans 2 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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TB
11 plays, 35 yards, 7:33 · End of Game
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CAR 7:33
11 plays, 22 yards, 5:57 · Downs
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TB 13:30
9 plays, 85 yards, 5:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:30 14-48
Jalen McMillan 16 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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CAR 3:33
5 plays, 9 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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CAR 5:23
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:25 · Blocked Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:23 14-41
J.J. Russell 23 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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TB 5:48
10 plays, 94 yards, 5:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:48 14-34
Payne Durham 5 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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CAR 11:38
5 plays, 12 yards, 3:22 · Punt
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CAR
4 plays, 41 yards, 0:20 · Missed FG
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TB 0:20
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:30 · Punt
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CAR 0:50
4 plays, 70 yards, 0:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:50 14-27
Adam Thielen 40 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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TB 1:11
11 plays, 64 yards, 5:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:11 7-27
Jalen McMillan 10 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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CAR 6:49
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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TB 8:19
4 plays, 81 yards, 1:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:19 7-20
Mike Evans 1 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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CAR 10:09
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:22 · Punt
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TB 10:31
10 plays, 45 yards, 4:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:31 7-13
Chase McLaughlin 34 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 14:51
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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TB 1:13
12 plays, 75 yards, 7:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:13 7-10
Chase McLaughlin 23 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 8:15
6 plays, 70 yards, 3:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:15 7-7
Adam Thielen 17 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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TB 11:35
6 plays, 70 yards, 3:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:35 0-7
Mike Evans 2 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
CAR
TB
13
1st Downs
33
10
Passing 1st downs
17
2
Rushing 1st downs
14
1
1st downs from penalties
2
2-9
3rd down efficiency
10-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
46
Total Plays
74
204
Total Yards
551
4.4
Yards per Play
7.4
10
Total Drives
9
165
Passing
349
15/28
Comp/Att
27/32
5.0
Yards per pass
10.3
0
Interceptions thrown
0
5-38
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-10
39
Rushing
202
13
Rushing Attempts
40
3.0
Yards per rush
5.1
1-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
5-8
4-30
Penalties
5-40
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
18:49
Possession
41:11
Injuries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Emeka Egbuka Questionable
- Yaya Diaby Out
- Josh Hayes Injured Reserve
- Christian Rozeboom Injured Reserve
- Jalen McMillan Injured Reserve
Carolina Panthers
- Jonathon Brooks Injured Reserve
- Torricelli Simpkins III Questionable
- Damien Lewis Questionable
- Bobby Brown III Questionable
- Will Lee III Questionable
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