Carolina
Panthers
7-1
35
FINAL
14
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
3-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Carolina Panthers topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-14 in Week 10 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Panthers solidified their position as a formidable contender, while the Buccaneers struggled to find their footing.
Quarterback Kevin Jennings was the standout performer for Carolina, throwing for an impressive 373 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his targets downfield. Leading the receiving corps, Chris Brazzell II was nearly unstoppable, racking up 198 yards through the air and contributing significantly to the Panthers' scoring efforts. Meanwhile, Bucky Irving led the Buccaneers' ground game, but his 48 rushing yards were insufficient to keep pace with Carolina's offensive explosion.
Defensively, the Panthers made their mark with cornerback Jaycee Horn's two interceptions, which were pivotal in shifting momentum. Koi Perich led the charge with five total tackles, helping to contain the Buccaneers' efforts. The turning point came when Horn picked off a pass in the second quarter, setting up Jennings for another touchdown and putting the game out of reach for Tampa Bay.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Jennings | QB | 31 | 18 | 58% | 373 | 5 | 2 | 113.3 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 29 | 13 | 45% | 197 | 2 | 5 | 51.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 10 | 48 | 4.8 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 6 | 10 | 1.7 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Kevin Jennings | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 8 | 198 | 24.8 | 56 | 4 | 48 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 34 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 14 | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | TE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 29 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 16 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Isaiah Sategna III | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | -7 | -7.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Kaiir Elam | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Koi Perich | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tykee Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uiagalelei | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin Morrison | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Romaine | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Wesloski | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martel Hight | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amare Campbell | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

