Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2-0, 1-0 Away
12
2-0, 1-0 Away
Final/OT
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CAR | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
1-1, 0-1 Home
9
1-1, 0-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
258
Total Yards
397
2
Turnovers
1
14
1st Downs
25
16-120
Penalties
17-168
4/17
3rd Down
8/18
0/0
4th Down
0/0
0/4
Red Zone
0/4
35:01
Possession
36:31
Game Information
Referee:Walt Anderson
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 14 | 25 |
| Passing 1st downs | 6 | 16 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 5 | 6 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 3 | 3 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-17 | 8-18 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 64 | 84 |
| Total Yards | 258 | 397 |
| Total Drives | 14 | 16 |
| Yards per Play | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| Passing | 87 | 337 |
| Comp/Att | 9/23 | 34/61 |
| Yards per pass | 3.6 | 5.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 1-9 | 1-2 |
| Rushing | 171 | 60 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 22 |
| Yards per rush | 4.3 | 2.7 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 0-4 | 0-4 |
| Penalties | 16-120 | 17-168 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 35:01 | 36:31 |
2025 Standings
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 306 | 383 |
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