And the Panthers have authored a 2-8 win-loss over their last 10 games.
The Buccaneers have won 4 of their last 5 games, they have also won their last 2 games on the road.
The Panthers have lost their last 2 games, and they have also lost 3 of their last 4 games at home.
Per the odds, the Buccaneers are favored by 5.0 points. The over/under currently sits at 36.5. The Buccaneers are 7-2-1 against the spread.
The Buccaneers are guided by Baker Mayfield who has thrown for 3,907 yards, 28 td passes with 10 interceptions this season. Rachaad White has run for 915 yards with 6 TDs. Mike Evans has 76 receptions for 1,233 yards and 13 TDs.
The Panthers are led by Bryce Young who has thrown for 2,783 yards, 11 td passes with 10 picks this year. Adam Thielen has 101 catches for 1,002 yards and 4 TDs.
The Buccaneers are in first place in the NFC South while the Panthers are at the bottom of the NFC South.
Baker Mayfield is 2-0 as a starter against the Panthers. Bryce Young is 2-13 in his last 20 starts. Bryce Young is 0-1 against the Buccaneers as a starter.
The Panthers are among the worst in total team offense currently in the league.The Panthers are listed among the the lowest in total team defense at present in the NFL.
The Buccaneers enter off a loss to the New Orleans Saints 23-13 while the Panthers come into the game off a loss at the hands of the Jacksonville Jaguars 26-0.
The Buccaneers have a bye next week; the Panthers have a bye next week.
Game Details
• Matchup: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) at Carolina Panthers (CAR)
• Date: January 7, 2024
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Bank of America Stadium
• TV: FOX
• Bank of America Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 51F; 63% humidity; wind: W 12 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | CAR | TB | CAR | ||
| Record | 8-8 | 2-14 | 5-5 | 2-8 | |
| Home Record | 4-4 | 2-5 | 3-1 | 2-3 | |
| Away Record | 4-4 | 0-9 | 2-4 | 0-5 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 21.2 | 14.8 | 23.6 | 12.4 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 20.3 | 25.4 | 22.1 | 22.1 | |
| Point Differential | +14 | -171 | +15 | -97 | |
| Yards/Game | 318.3 | 269.4 | 330.7 | 254.3 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 353.3 | 298.1 | 359.8 | 271.6 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 218.9 | 157.8 | 218.4 | 134.4 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 250.9 | 162.9 | 253.5 | 142.0 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 79.3 | 94.1 | 80.1 | 91.7 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 84.8 | 115.0 | 78.1 | 97.4 | |
| First Downs/Game | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.9 | 14.7 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 19.4 | 17.6 | 19.7 | 15.9 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 42.0 | 36.0 | 41.1 | 33.6 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 43.9 | 37.9 | 39.3 | 40.0 | |
| Turnover Margin | +6 | -7 | -1 | -4 | |
| Total Games | 16 | 16 | 10 | 10 | |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Baker Mayfield | 344-534 | 3,907 | 28 | 10 | 37 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Rachaad White | 253 | 915 | 6 | 38 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Mike Evans | 76 | 1,233 | 13 | 75 |
Carolina Panthers 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Bryce Young | 304-509 | 2,783 | 11 | 10 | 59 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Chuba Hubbard | 215 | 819 | 5 | 22 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Adam Thielen | 101 | 1,002 | 4 | 32 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 03-Dec-23 | 4:05PM | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS d. Carolina Panthers | 21-18 |
| Sun 01-Jan-23 | 1:00PM | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS d. Carolina Panthers | 30-24 |
| Sun 23-Oct-22 | 1:00PM | CAROLINA PANTHERS d. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 21-3 |
| Sun 09-Jan-22 | 1:00PM | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS d. Carolina Panthers | 41-17 |
| Sun 26-Dec-21 | 1:00PM | Tampa Bay Buccaneers d. CAROLINA PANTHERS | 32-6 |
| Sun 15-Nov-20 | 1:00PM | Tampa Bay Buccaneers d. CAROLINA PANTHERS | 46-23 |
| Sun 20-Sep-20 | 1:00PM | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS d. Carolina Panthers | 31-17 |
| Sun 13-Oct-19 | 9:30AM | Carolina Panthers d. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS | 37-26 |
| Thu 12-Sep-19 | 8:20PM | Tampa Bay Buccaneers d. CAROLINA PANTHERS | 20-14 |
| Sun 02-Dec-18 | 1:00PM | TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS d. Carolina Panthers | 24-17 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| TB | CAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 8-2 | 2-8 |
| Home Record | 5-1 | 1-3 |
| Away Record | 3-1 | 1-5 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | 1730-2793 | 61.9% | 20,195 | 130 | 74 | 207 | 1-1 (2) |
| Bryce Young | 304-509 | 59.7% | 2,783 | 11 | 10 | 59 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Baker Mayfield W-L last 20 games as a starter: 9-11
• Baker Mayfield last 20 games vs. Carolina Panthers: 2-0
• Bryce Young W-L last 20 games as a starter: 2-13
• Bryce Young last 20 games vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 0-1
Player Trends
• Baker Mayfield has 11 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Baker Mayfield has 3 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Mike Evans has 3 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
Game Injuries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
Carolina Panthers: ; Jaycee Horn (CB) Toe – Questionable; Tae Davis (LB) Illness – Questionable; Marquis Haynes (LB) Concussion – Out
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Spread: 5.0
• Over/Under: 36.5
Betting Trends
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Carolina Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 3-1-1 | 2-2-1 |
| Last 10 ATS | 7-2-1 | 3-5-2 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 5-4-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 7-3-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Favorite | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 3-5-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Underdog | 3-5-2 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 5-5-0 | 3-7-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +12500
• Carolina Panthers:
Buccaneers vs. Panthers Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Tampa Bay Buccaneers d. Carolina Panthers 22-16
• GFA Model: Tampa Bay Buccaneers d. Carolina Panthers 29-19