Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Drive chart
Drives
Fumble
Punt- Touchdown
- Missed FG
- Fumble
- Field Goal
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| TB | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
Who won: Buccaneers 16-14
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 16-14 on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers outscored the Panthers 10-0 in the 1st quarter. Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers in passing yards (16/22, 203 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT). Bryce Young led the Panthers in passing yards (24/35, 266 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT).
Team stats
CARTB 161st Downs21
13Passing 1st downs12
1Rushing 1st downs7
21st downs from penalties2
1-83rd down efficiency8-15
2-24th down efficiency0-0
49Total Plays66
285Total Yards338
5.8Yards per Play5.1
10Total Drives9
266Passing198
24/35Comp/Att16/22
7.6Yards per pass8.3
1Interceptions thrown1
0-0Sacks-Yards Lost2-5
19Rushing140
14Rushing Attempts42
1.4Yards per rush3.3
2-2Red Zone (Made-Att)1-3
5-46Penalties6-45
3Turnovers1
2Fumbles lost0
1Interceptions thrown1
0Defensive / Special Teams TDs0
22:35Possession37:25
