How to Watch Panthers vs. Buccaneers: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Week 16

The Carolina Panthers (7-7) play on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7).

The Buccaneers are totaling 23.4 points per game offensively this season (15th in NFL), and they are surrendering 25.3 points per game (24th) on the defensive side of the ball. The Panthers have been sputtering offensively, ranking fifth-worst in the NFL with 18.9 points per game. They have been more effective defensively, surrendering 22.6 points per contest (14th-ranked).

Below we dive into all of the info you need before this contest starts, including how to watch on TV.

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How to Watch Panthers vs. Buccaneers

• When: Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET
• Where: Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina
• TV: FOX
• Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

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Buccaneers vs. Panthers: Head-to-Head

• Tampa Bay has beaten Carolina five times in the past five matchups.
• The Buccaneers have covered three times in those games while outpacing the point total on four occasions.
• Carolina has put up 55 fewer points than Tampa Bay in their past five games.

Buccaneers' 2025 Schedule

Buccaneers Stats & Insights

• Despite having a bottom-five pass defense that ranks third-worst in the NFL (246.9 passing yards allowed per game), Tampa Bay has played better offensively, ranking 20th in the NFL by totaling 203.4 passing yards per game.
• The Buccaneers are totaling 113.2 rushing yards per game offensively this year (22nd in NFL), and they are allowing 101.4 rushing yards per game (ninth) on the other side of the ball.
• Tampa Bay ranks sixth in the league with a +9 turnover margin after forcing 20 turnovers (seventh in the NFL) and committing 11 (fifth in the NFL).

Buccaneers Key Players

• In 14 games for the Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield has led the way with 2,999 yards (214.2 yards per game) while putting up 22 touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 61.2% completion percentage.
• In 14 games in 2025, Emeka Egbuka has been targeted 117 times for 58 catches, 870 yards and six touchdowns.
• Rachaad White has assisted the Buccaneers' offense by scampering for 494 yards (35.3 yards per carry) and four rushing touchdowns.

Panthers' 2025 Schedule

Panthers Stats & Insights

• Carolina is putting up 183.4 passing yards per game on offense this season (25th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 215.5 passing yards per contest (17th-ranked) on defense.
• In terms of rushing, the Panthers rank ninth in the NFL on offense (125.6 rushing yards per game) and 16th on defense (116 rushing yards allowed per game).
• After forcing 17 turnovers (11th in NFL) and turning the ball over 18 times (17th in NFL) this season, Carolina sports the 15th-ranked turnover margin of -1.

Panthers Key Players

• Bryce Young has passed for 2,500 yards (192.3 per game), completing 63.3% of his passes, with 19 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 13 games.
• In 14 games, Rico Dowdle has run for 978 yards (69.9 per game) and six TDs.
• In the passing game, Tetairoa McMillan has scored six TDs, hauling in 59 balls for 851 yards (60.8 per game).

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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