Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers
2-0, 1-0 Away
20
2-0, 1-0 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 20 | |
CAR | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
0-2, 0-1 Home
7
0-2, 0-1 Home
Game Leaders
178
J. FreemanQB
12/24, 2 TD
178
125
M. MooreQB
6/16, 1 TD, 1 INT
125
51
C. WilliamsRB
27 CAR
51
54
D. WilliamsRB
17 CAR
54
83
K. WinslowTE
4 REC
83
66
S. Smith Sr.WR
3 REC, 1 TD
66
2
T. CrowderDE
2
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9
B. RuudLB
6 SOLO
9
10
J. AndersonLB
8 SOLO
10
Team Stats
273
Total Yards
278
0
Turnovers
3
14
1st Downs
16
4-30
Penalties
4-48
6/14
3rd Down
5/16
0/0
4th Down
3/4
1/3
Red Zone
0/1
30:49
Possession
29:11
Game Information
Charlotte, NC
Referee:Walt Coleman
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 14 | 16 |
| Passing 1st downs | 7 | 10 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 5 | 6 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 2 | 0 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-14 | 5-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| Total Plays | 59 | 66 |
| Total Yards | 273 | 278 |
| Total Drives | 11 | 11 |
| Yards per Play | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Passing | 178 | 159 |
| Comp/Att | 12/25 | 13/29 |
| Yards per pass | 7.1 | 4.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 0-0 | 4-25 |
| Rushing | 95 | 119 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 33 |
| Yards per rush | 2.8 | 3.6 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 1-3 | 0-1 |
| Penalties | 4-30 | 4-48 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 30:49 | 29:11 |
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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