Panthers at Buccaneers
Carolina Panthers 40, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22 · NATIONAL MADDEN LEAGUE 🏆
Final Score
Panthers 40 4 TD · 4 FG · 4 XP
Buccaneers 22 3 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPHaynes King 364 yds passingAshton Jeanty 69 yds rushingChris Brazzell II 167 yds receivingChristian Harris 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 387 · 225Passing yards 343 · 156Rushing yards 44 · 69Completions 18/29 · 13/20Yards per carry 3.4 · 5.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 8d ago
In a decisive Week 18 showdown, the Carolina Panthers topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a commanding final score of 40-22. With playoff implications on the line, the Panthers secured their position with an impressive performance, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Leading the charge for Carolina was quarterback Haynes King, who threw for a remarkable 364 yards and three touchdowns, connecting consistently with his receivers. Chris Brazzell II emerged as his favorite target, accumulating 167 receiving yards and proving to be a game-changer on crucial drives. Meanwhile, Ashton Jeanty of the Buccaneers managed 69 rushing yards but struggled to find the end zone.
Defensively, the Panthers made their presence felt, with Christian Harris recording 2.5 sacks and Zah Frazier racking up five total tackles, effectively disrupting the Buccaneers' offensive rhythm. The game turned decisively in the third quarter when King tossed a touchdown pass that extended the lead to three scores, leaving Tampa Bay scrambling to keep pace. Ultimately, Carolina's defensive efforts and timely plays sealed the victory, ensuring their playoff berth.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40 |
| Buccaneers | 3 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Haynes KingQB | 18/29 | 62% | 364 | 3 | 1 | 126.0 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 13/20 | 65% | 227 | 2 | 0 | 136.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Tank BigsbyHB | 11 | 29 | 2.6 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Damien MartinezHB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael TriggTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor EtienneHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 12 | 69 | 5.8 | 14 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 10 | 167 | 16.7 | 35 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyler HarrellWR | 2 | 98 | 49.0 | 47 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| A.T. PerryWR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Michael TriggTE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tez JohnsonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Damien MartinezHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| D'Andre SpriggsWR | 6 | 107 | 17.8 | 58 | 1 | 90 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 41 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 41 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Andrew MaganaTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Christian HarrisWILL | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan PhillipsLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane DurantDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick BrownDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie BlackCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin WalkerSAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon ThibodeauxREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee WheatleyFS | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin WallaceWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ PayneSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Trenton SimpsonSAM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki StarksFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Darin NicksCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike GreenREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam MouldsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Blay Jr.DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miguel CostaFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon LattimoreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 4/4 | 4 | 57 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/1 | 1 | 38 |