National Football League

FINAL
Carolina Panthers 14
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16
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Raymond James Stadium · 65,082 att.

Match Report

Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers beat the Panthers 16-14, stay alive in chase for NFC South title

— Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers find themselves in the uncomfortable position of rooting for the New Orleans Saints. The Carolina Panthers are pulling for the Atlanta Falcons.

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Team Stats

CAR TB
16
1st Downs
21
13
Passing 1st downs
12
1
Rushing 1st downs
7
2
1st downs from penalties
2
1-8
3rd down efficiency
8-15
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
49
Total Plays
66
285
Total Yards
338
5.8
Yards per Play
5.1
10
Total Drives
9
266
Passing
198
24/35
Comp/Att
16/22
7.6
Yards per pass
8.3
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-5
19
Rushing
140
14
Rushing Attempts
42
1.4
Yards per rush
3.3
2-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-3
5-46
Penalties
6-45
3
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
22:35
Possession
37:25

Top Performers

CAR

  • Bryce Young C/ATT 24/35 · YDS 266 · AVG 7.6
  • Sam Martin NO 3 · YDS 139 · AVG 46.3
  • Tetairoa McMillan REC 4 · YDS 85 · AVG 21.3
  • Jalen Coker REC 6 · YDS 47 · AVG 7.8

TB

  • Baker Mayfield C/ATT 16/22 · YDS 203 · AVG 9.2
  • Riley Dixon NO 3 · YDS 130 · AVG 43.3
  • Cade Otton REC 7 · YDS 94 · AVG 13.4
  • Chase McLaughlin FG 3/4 · PCT 75.0 · LONG 48

Injuries

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Emeka Egbuka Out
  • Luke Goedeke Questionable
  • Kenny Gainwell Questionable
  • Josh Hayes Injured Reserve
  • Christian Rozeboom Injured Reserve

Carolina Panthers

  • Corey Bullock Questionable
  • Will Lee III Questionable
  • Akayleb Evans Injured Reserve
  • Bobby Brown III Out
  • Haynes King Out

Play by Play

  1. Touchdown 2:27 14-16

    Jalen Coker 8 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q4
  2. Field Goal 14:12 7-16

    Chase McLaughlin 48 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  3. Field Goal 0:02 7-13

    Chase McLaughlin 36 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  4. Touchdown 10:50 7-10

    Tommy Tremble 8 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q2
  5. Field Goal 1:57 0-10

    Chase McLaughlin 29 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  6. Touchdown 9:31 0-7

    Cade Otton 18 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)

    Q1
  1. CAR

    3 plays, 32 yards, 0:18 · Fumble

    Q4
  2. TB 0:18

    6 plays, 27 yards, 2:09 · Punt

    Q4
  3. CAR 2:27

    8 plays, 72 yards, 2:45 · Touchdown

    Q4
  4. Touchdown 2:27 14-16

    Jalen Coker 8 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q4
  5. TB 5:12

    10 plays, 51 yards, 5:55 · Missed FG

    Q4
  6. CAR 11:07

    6 plays, 36 yards, 3:05 · Fumble

    Q4
  7. TB 14:12

    9 plays, 39 yards, 5:18 · Field Goal

    Q4
  8. Field Goal 14:12 7-16

    Chase McLaughlin 48 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  9. CAR 4:30

    5 plays, 15 yards, 3:38 · Punt

    Q3
  10. TB 8:08

    3 plays, 3 yards, 2:19 · Punt

    Q3
  11. CAR 10:27

    10 plays, 29 yards, 4:33 · Missed FG

    Q3
  12. CAR

    1 play, -1 yard, 0:02 · End of Half

    Q2
  13. TB 0:02

    7 plays, 40 yards, 1:49 · Field Goal

    Q2
  14. Field Goal 0:02 7-13

    Chase McLaughlin 36 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  15. CAR 1:51

    6 plays, 35 yards, 2:30 · Interception

    Q2
  16. TB 4:21

    9 plays, 29 yards, 6:29 · Punt

    Q2
  17. CAR 10:50

    3 plays, 19 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown

    Q2
  18. Touchdown 10:50 7-10

    Tommy Tremble 8 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)

    Q2
  19. TB 12:18

    6 plays, 17 yards, 2:30 · Interception

    Q2
  20. CAR 14:48

    4 plays, 17 yards, 2:09 · Punt

    Q2
  21. TB 1:57

    11 plays, 69 yards, 5:27 · Field Goal

    Q1
  22. Field Goal 1:57 0-10

    Chase McLaughlin 29 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  23. CAR 7:24

    4 plays, 15 yards, 2:07 · Punt

    Q1
  24. TB 9:31

    9 plays, 74 yards, 5:29 · Touchdown

    Q1
  25. Touchdown 9:31 0-7

    Cade Otton 18 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)

    Q1

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