McLaughlin's field goal in OT helps Bucs beat Panthers 26-23, move into 1st-place tie in NFC South
— When Baker Mayfield felt Jadeveon Clowney step on the back of his right ankle in the third quarter, he feared he'd torn his Achilles tendon.
National Football League
FINAL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
26
Carolina Panthers
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 26 |
| CAR | 3 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
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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 2:50 26-23
Chase McLaughlin 30 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 23-23
Chase McLaughlin 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:30 20-23
Adam Thielen 25 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Field Goal 3:05 20-16
Chase McLaughlin 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:53 17-16
Bucky Irving 6 Yd Rush (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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Field Goal 0:19 10-16
Eddy Pineiro 22 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:05 10-13
Eddy Pineiro 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:39 10-10
Chase McLaughlin 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:45 7-10
Bryce Young 10 Yd Rush (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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Field Goal 0:48 7-3
Eddy Pineiro 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:29 7-0
Mike Evans 2 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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TB 2:50
5 plays, 59 yards, 2:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:50 26-23
Chase McLaughlin 30 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 5:03
4 plays, 25 yards, 1:28 · Fumble
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TB 6:31
6 plays, 29 yards, 3:29 · Missed FG
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TB
6 plays, 36 yards, 0:30 · Field Goal
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CAR 0:30
9 plays, 60 yards, 2:35 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 23-23
Chase McLaughlin 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:30 20-23
Adam Thielen 25 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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TB 3:05
9 plays, 67 yards, 4:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:05 20-16
Chase McLaughlin 26 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 7:18
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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TB 8:53
11 plays, 69 yards, 6:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:53 17-16
Bucky Irving 6 Yd Rush (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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CAR 0:19
7 plays, 16 yards, 3:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:19 10-16
Eddy Pineiro 22 Yd Field Goal
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TB 4:08
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:24 · Interception
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CAR 5:32
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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TB 6:27
5 plays, 14 yards, 3:04 · Punt
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CAR 9:31
6 plays, 34 yards, 2:59 · Punt
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TB 12:30
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:30 · Punt
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TB
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:05 · End of Half
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CAR 0:05
9 plays, 49 yards, 0:38 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:05 10-13
Eddy Pineiro 27 Yd Field Goal
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TB 0:43
3 plays, 26 yards, 0:58 · Interception
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CAR 1:41
6 plays, 43 yards, 1:58 · Missed FG
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TB 3:39
9 plays, 61 yards, 4:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:39 10-10
Chase McLaughlin 27 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 7:45
4 plays, 36 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:45 7-10
Bryce Young 10 Yd Rush (Eddy Pineiro Kick)
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TB 9:42
3 plays, -14 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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CAR 11:39
9 plays, 57 yards, 3:12 · Missed FG
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TB 14:51
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:57 · Punt
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CAR 0:48
7 plays, 41 yards, 3:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:48 7-3
Eddy Pineiro 47 Yd Field Goal
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TB 4:29
12 plays, 63 yards, 6:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:29 7-0
Mike Evans 2 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)
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CAR 10:35
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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TB 12:33
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:33 · Punt
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CAR 14:06
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:54 · Punt
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
TB
CAR
27
1st Downs
19
14
Passing 1st downs
14
11
Rushing 1st downs
3
2
1st downs from penalties
2
2-12
3rd down efficiency
6-16
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
77
Total Plays
68
445
Total Yards
367
5.8
Yards per Play
5.4
15
Total Drives
13
209
Passing
289
22/34
Comp/Att
26/46
5.5
Yards per pass
6.1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
4-31
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-9
236
Rushing
78
39
Rushing Attempts
21
6.1
Yards per rush
3.7
2-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-4
7-54
Penalties
7-62
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
39:31
Possession
27:39
Injuries
Carolina Panthers
- Brady Christensen Injured Reserve
- Jonathon Brooks Injured Reserve
- Torricelli Simpkins III Questionable
- Damien Lewis Questionable
- Bobby Brown III Questionable
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Emeka Egbuka Questionable
- Yaya Diaby Out
- Josh Hayes Injured Reserve
- Christian Rozeboom Injured Reserve
- Jalen McMillan Injured Reserve
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