Panthers at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35, Carolina Panthers 24 · LOMBARDI LAB LEGENDS
Final Score
Panthers 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Buccaneers 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPLegend Bay 329 yds passingCam Skattebo 55 yds rushingTucker Kraft 139 yds receivingMekhi Blackmon 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 331 · 349Passing yards 260 · 309Rushing yards 71 · 40Completions 20/25 · 20/26Yards per carry 5.5 · 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 15h ago
In a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Carolina Panthers with a final score of 35-24, solidifying their early-season momentum. The victory not only boosts the Buccaneers' confidence but also puts them in prime position as they look to establish dominance in the division.
Leading the charge for Tampa Bay was quarterback Legend Bay, who threw for an impressive 329 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers. Tucker Kraft was the standout target, racking up 139 receiving yards and making key plays that kept the Buccaneers' offense rolling throughout the game. Meanwhile, Cam Skattebo did his best for Carolina, rushing for 55 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Tampa Bay's high-flying attack.
Defensively, the game turned when Mekhi Blackmon intercepted a pass, shifting the momentum back to the Buccaneers. Although the Panthers' Jay Morton made four tackles and Lee Hunter recorded a sack, Tampa Bay's defense held strong when it mattered most. The Buccaneers' ability to force turnovers ultimately paved the way for their victory, proving crucial to their success on the field.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 24 | |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | 35 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panthers | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 18/25 | 72% | 270 | 2 | 1 | 117.0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Buccaneers | ||||||
| Legend BayQB | 20/26 | 77% | 329 | 4 | 0 | 157.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panthers | |||||||
| Cam SkatteboHB | 11 | 55 | 5.0 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Legend BayQB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Bo JacksonHB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panthers | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 36 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 21 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Davante AdamsWR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 14 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Cam SkatteboHB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Calvin EvansTE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Ben SinnottTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Tucker KraftTE | 4 | 139 | 34.8 | 45 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Isaiah Sategna IIIWR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 15 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Bo JacksonHB | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Ty WrightWR | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panthers | |||||
| Jay MortonMIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee HunterDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey HendricksonREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jelani McDonaldFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis JonesDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngston Villiamu-AsaMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Buccaneers | |||||
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu LatuREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John BullockWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover StewartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton BowenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate DollardCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Panthers | |||
| Brock TaylorK | 1/1 | 3 | 29 |
Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
