Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
6-10, 2-6 Away
16
6-10, 2-6 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CAR | 7 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
| 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
9-7, 4-4 Home
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9-7, 4-4 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
335
Total Yards
300
3
Turnovers
2
18
1st Downs
18
4-45
Penalties
5-30
4/15
3rd Down
4/12
2/2
4th Down
0/0
2/4
Red Zone
1/3
32:24
Possession
27:36
Game Information
Tampa, FL
Referee:Carl Cheffers
Down Judge:Kent Payne
Line Judge:Tim Podraza
Back Judge:Jim Quirk
Umpire:Roy Ellison
Side Judge:Scott Novak
Field Judge:Brad Freeman
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 18 | 18 |
| Passing 1st downs | 12 | 11 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 6 | 7 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-15 | 4-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 67 | 63 |
| Total Yards | 335 | 300 |
| Total Drives | 13 | 12 |
| Yards per Play | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Passing | 207 | 188 |
| Comp/Att | 18/32 | 20/35 |
| Yards per pass | 5.9 | 4.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 3-30 | 3-14 |
| Rushing | 128 | 112 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 25 |
| Yards per rush | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-4 | 1-3 |
| Penalties | 4-45 | 5-30 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 32:24 | 27:36 |
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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