Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Week 16
The Carolina Panthers host Tampa Bay in their regular season home finale…
A win against Tampa Bay on Sunday and the Carolina Panthers are in the playoffs after posting a 6-10 record one year ago. Carolina has rebounded significantly amidst an incredibly talented NFC South division which may put three teams into the post season.
Opposite the Panthers game, all eyes will be on New Orleans where a Falcons victory would give Carolina an opportunity at their sixth divisional title. However, Carolina cannot overlook a tough albeit significantly depleted Buccaneers team.
Tampa Bay placed five on injured reserve this week after taking Atlanta down to the wire at home one week ago. Coach Dirk Koetter’s group has far from given up and can disrupt the standings significantly with wins in their final two games. Two Panthers losses could have them missing the playoffs entirely so focus is needed amidst off the field distractions involving a change in ownership.
Following is your one stop access for news and information regarding the Buccaneers and Panthers on Sunday.
Panthers Preview, Predictions and How to Watch
How to watch, history, one key matchup, odds and a final score prediction.
National media outlets project Sunday’s winner.
More from Cat Crave
- Ranking the top-five QB prospects the Panthers could draft in 2023
- 4 remaining Carolina Panthers cap crunches after Damien Wilson release
- Could Duce Staley help Carolina Panthers land Jamaal Williams in 2023?
- How much could the Carolina Panthers afford to offer Lamar Jackson?
- 4 Panthers rumors to emerge from 2023 NFL Scouting Combine
Carolina is in much better shape than most other teams in the league, especially Tampa Bay. A look at who will and will not suit up for Carolina on Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Four games to watch that will influence the Panthers playoff chances with only one week remaining after Sunday.
A look back at the first meeting between Carolina and Tampa Bay this season.
Examining outcomes from one week ago and this week’s games. A tight race is coming down to the wire for both playoff positions and the division title.
Next: NFL Power Rankings - Week 16
The Panthers continue their push for a playoff berth with a win. While a loss wouldn’t immediately remove them from contention, it would make the remaining two games almost “must wins” as the playoff picture is beginning to clear.