Panthers at Buccaneers
Carolina Panthers 39, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 18 · Jets Rebuild Franchise
Final Score
Panthers 39 4 TD · 4 FG · 3 XP
Buccaneers 18 2 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPBryce Young 303 yds passingTrevor Etienne 77 yds rushingChris Brazzell II 156 yds receivingJacob Parrish 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 456 · 278Passing yards 303 · 202Rushing yards 153 · 76Completions 23/41 · 17/43Yards per carry 4.5 · 3.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a decisive Week 14 matchup, the Carolina Panthers toppled the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a commanding 39-18 victory. With playoff implications on the line, the Panthers showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, securing a vital win as the season approaches its climax.
Quarterback Bryce Young led the charge for Carolina, throwing for 303 yards and a touchdown, while Trevor Etienne contributed significantly on the ground with 77 rushing yards. Chris Brazzell II had a standout performance as well, racking up 156 receiving yards, providing Young with a reliable target throughout the game and helping the Panthers build an insurmountable lead.
Defensively, the Panthers stifled the Buccaneers' efforts, forcing critical turnovers and limiting their scoring opportunities. Despite a strong effort from Tampa Bay’s Josiah Trotter, who tallied eight tackles, the turning point came when Carolina's defense created a pivotal stop that shifted momentum in the second half, allowing the Panthers to pull away and ultimately secure the win.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 39 |
| Buccaneers | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 23/41 | 56% | 303 | 1 | 1 | 77.5 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 17/43 | 40% | 202 | 0 | 2 | 35.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Trevor EtienneHB | 17 | 77 | 4.5 | 26 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Jimmy BennettHB | 10 | 54 | 5.4 | 15 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 7 | 22 | 3.1 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Ainias SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 14 | 46 | 3.3 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 6 | 30 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 8 | 156 | 19.5 | 89 | 1 | 83 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joey HearstTE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trevor EtienneHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| Ja'Tavion SandersTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 17 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jake TongesTE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Julian LoveSS | 5 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-WadeCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin WallaceWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee IIICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavius RobinsonLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Esteban SantosMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bam Martin-ScottWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen KeySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Harrison-HunteDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Jacob ParrishCB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus BanksFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte CapehartDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 4/4 | 3 | 50 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/1 | 1 | 52 |