Panthers at Buccaneers
Carolina Panthers 28, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Panthers 28 3 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 4 XP
Buccaneers 24 3 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 3 XPJalon Daniels 190 yds passingChuba Hubbard 98 yds rushingSam LaPorta 85 yds receivingIsaiah Simmons 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 270 ยท 272Passing yards 158 ยท 206Rushing yards 112 ยท 66Completions 9/17 ยท 16/24Yards per carry 16.0 ยท 5.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 33d ago
In a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-24, keeping their playoff hopes alive. With both teams fighting for positioning in the competitive NFC South, this game was crucial for maintaining momentum as the season heads into its final stretch.
Jalon Daniels of the Buccaneers showcased his skills, throwing for 190 yards and two touchdowns, but it was Chuba Hubbard of the Panthers who stole the show on the ground, racking up 98 rushing yards. The Panthers also benefited from a solid receiving performance, with key contributions from their playmakers to keep the pressure on Tampa Bay's defense throughout the game.
Defensively, the Panthers made plays when it mattered most, with Jaelan Phillips recording 1.5 sacks and Eric Stokes snagging an interception. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Stokes' interception halted a Buccaneers drive, allowing Carolina to regain control and secure the victory. Kader Kohou led the way with three total tackles, helping to stifle Tampa Bay's late-game efforts.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 28 |
| Buccaneers | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 9/17 | 53% | 172 | 1 | 1 | 83.4 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Jalon DanielsQB | 12/20 | 60% | 190 | 2 | 2 | 85.4 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 3/4 | 75% | 35 | 0 | 0 | 101.0 |
| Tez JohnsonWR | 1/0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 6 | 98 | 16.3 | 67 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | โ | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Jalon DanielsQB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 15 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Sam LaPortaTE | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 60 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Arian SmithWR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 13 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tony PollardHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tez JohnsonWR | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Darren WallerTE | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 43 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Mecole HardmanWR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | โ | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric StokesCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader KohouCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan RansomSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson KuwatchMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Zyon McCollumCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Isaiah SimmonsSAM | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore IISS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Claudin CherelusSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/2 | 3 | 52 |