Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-0
45
FINAL
26
Carolina
Panthers
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 10 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Carolina Panthers 45-26, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their playoff positioning. With this win, the Buccaneers continue to assert themselves in the NFC, while the Panthers face challenges as they look to regroup in the second half of the season.
Leading the way for the Buccaneers was a balanced offensive attack, with several key contributors stepping up. While Bryce Young of the Panthers threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns, it was Tampa's efficiency that made the difference. Chuba Hubbard shone for Carolina, racking up 122 rushing yards and 97 receiving yards, but the Buccaneers' ability to exploit defensive gaps proved crucial.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made a significant impact, highlighted by Keionte Scott's impressive three interceptions, which shifted the momentum in Tampa Bay's favor. Antoine Winfield Jr. anchored the defense with four total tackles, but it was Scott's takeaways that turned the tide and stifled any potential comeback from the Panthers. The game's pivotal moment came when Scott intercepted a pass deep in Buccaneers territory, allowing Tampa Bay to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 33 | 22 | 67% | 306 | 2 | 5 | 76.8 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 199 | 2 | 1 | 105.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 14 | 122 | 8.7 | 27 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 17 | 112 | 6.6 | 30 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 10 | 97 | 9.7 | 107 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 22 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 9 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 45 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 5 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 17 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Trevor Etienne | HB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 39 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 23 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayuan Lane III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Roland-Wallace | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Felix Henley | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Hunter | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Brown | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic Scourton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Meredith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 54 |

