Jan 03, 2026 - 3:17p ET
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Panthers vs. Buccaneers Week 18 Highlights: Tampa Moves Closer to NFC South Title
Updated: Jan 03, 2026 - 7:18 PM ET
Is a five-peat in store for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, or will the Carolina Panthers have something to say when it's all said and done?
On Saturday, it was Baker Mayfield's Bucs (8-9) who emerged victorious over Bryce Young and the rising Panthers (8-9) inside Raymond James Stadium. However, the win didn't secure Tampa's next NFC South title, though it did improve its odds entering Sunday.
Mayfield and Co. will now have to hope and pray the Atlanta Falcons (7-9) either lose or tie the New Orleans Saints (6-10) in the season finale for them to get in. If Atlanta wins, then Young's squad will take home its first NFC South crown since 2015.
Check below for all the highlights from Bucs vs. Panthers on Saturday night!
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Jan 03, 2026 - 7:18p ET
End of Game: Panthers threaten late but Bucs prevail in must-win game
Jan 03, 2026 - 7:02p ET
Panthers fumble, FG keeps Tampa in driver's seat
Jan 03, 2026 - 5:56p ET
Halftime: Tampa Bay clinging to lead as Carolina hangs around
Jan 03, 2026 - 5:20p ET
Carolina capitalizes with TD after Baker INT
Jan 03, 2026 - 4:46p ET
Bucs strike first with Mayfield TD
Jan 03, 2026 - 3:15p ET
Inactives announced
Live Coverage for this began on Jan 03, 2026 - 3:15p ET
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