Panthers at Buccaneers
Carolina Panthers 27, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 · MUG 27 Regs
Final Score
Panthers 27 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Buccaneers 24 2 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPBryce Young 328 yds passingChuba Hubbard 58 yds rushingTetairoa McMillan 211 yds receivingAntoine Winfield Jr 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 395 · 221Passing yards 307 · 200Rushing yards 88 · 21Completions 21/42 · 18/36Yards per carry 4.9 · 5.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 35d ago
The Carolina Panthers narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-24 in a thrilling Week 12 matchup of the 2026 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, both teams brought their best, but it was the Panthers who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Bryce Young was the standout performer for the Panthers, throwing for an impressive 328 yards and two touchdowns. His connection with Tetairoa McMillan was particularly lethal, as McMillan racked up 211 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and make big plays. Chuba Hubbard contributed on the ground with 58 rushing yards, helping to balance the Panthers' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made some key plays, with Tykee Smith recording two interceptions and Vita Vea adding a sack. However, the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Young orchestrated a game-winning drive, demonstrating poise under pressure. Despite the Buccaneers' strong defensive efforts, it was the Panthers' offensive execution that ultimately sealed the victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
| Buccaneers | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 24 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 21/42 | 50% | 328 | 2 | 5 | 52.5 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 18/36 | 50% | 212 | 2 | 1 | 75.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 17 | 58 | 3.4 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tetairoa McMillanWR | 7 | 211 | 30.1 | 168 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 30 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 37 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 11 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 9 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillanWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Bobby OkerekeMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike JacksonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick ScottSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lee HunterDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan RansomSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bam Martin-ScottWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita VeaDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles KillebrewSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Shawn RobinsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea DennisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 2/2 | 3 | 41 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/1 | 3 | 31 |