Tampa Bay walked into Bank of America Stadium and walked out with a two-point escape, holding off Carolina 17-15 in a Week 7 division scrap that stayed tight to the final snap. The Buccaneers never pulled away, but they never trailed late either, and in a game decided by a single possession, that was enough. For the Panthers, it's another close one that slipped through their fingers. Baker Mayfield handled the only touchdown pass of the afternoon, and his favorite target was Emeka Egbuka, who led all receivers with 85 yards and repeatedly moved the chains when Tampa Bay needed a first down. Bryce Young answered with the day's most productive arm, throwing for 225 yards to keep Carolina within striking distance. Chuba Hubbard supplied the ground work with a team-best 64 rushing yards, giving the Panthers balance but not quite enough punch in the red zone. Carolina's 15 points told the story: chances created, finishes missed. Defensively, this one was a grind on both sides. Devin Lloyd was the most disruptive man on the field with 1.5 sacks, consistently collapsing the pocket and forcing throws before they were ready. Tre'von Moehrig led all tacklers with seven stops, cleaning up in the middle of the field. The turning point belonged to Jaycee Horn, whose interception gave Carolina life and a short field, but the Panthers couldn't convert it into the touchdown that would have flipped the scoreboard, and Tampa Bay's two-point cushion held up.