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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Four Losers and One Winner from Panthers' Embarrassing Loss to Buccaneers

Sunday wasn’t the highest point for the Carolina Panthers in recent memory. The team was in a perfect spot to take a firm lead of the NFC South, but instead, they suffered a blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 25

Bucs hit for an ultra rare cycle in blowout win over the Panthers

Tampa Bay had a historic quarter in their romp over Carolina. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally put together a complete game and undoubtedly their best football of the season by a country mile on Sunday, dominating NFC South rival Carolina Panthers 43-13 in Charlotte.

Taylor Moton News / Field Level Media / October 25

$Panthers OT Taylor Moton suffers fractured fibula in loss to Bucs$

Panthers OT Taylor Moton suffers fractured fibula in loss to Bucs

Carolina Panthers veteran right tackle Taylor Moton was carted off the field with a fractured left fibula during Sunday's 43-13 home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 25

3 Major Takeaways From Panthers' Complete Meltdown Against Buccaneers

Well, that was ugly. The Carolina Panthers had a chance Sunday to keep some momentum going after a 25-14 win in Philadelphia. Instead, they turned the ball over four times, couldn't stop the run and were basically out of this one by halftime.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Panthers' Horrendous Run Defense and Three Other Takeaways from Carolina's Blowout Loss

The Carolina Panthers had everything to play for entering this weekend. A 3-2, the team had a home matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have had a miserable season.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 25

The Old Panthers Keep Showing Back Up, and It Could Cost Carolina the Division

The Carolina Panthers had all the momentum in the world heading into this weekend. The team was 3-2 and had a matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 25

2 winners and 7 losers from the Panthers loss to the Buccaneers: Dave Canales can’t keep ignoring the glaring problems in Carolina

The Carolina Panthers came apart against a 1-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers team at Bank of America Stadium, and the flaws exposed on Sunday stretch from the coaching staff to the offensive line.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 25

4 Winners and 7 Losers from Panthers' Repulsive Showing vs. Buccaneers

With games that are over at halftime (27-point deficit), it's best to flush it and move on. Most everyone from the Carolina Panthers was a big loser today, but there were some who stood out more than others.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25

Panthers’ Bryce Young benched for Kenny Pickett late in total no-show vs. Buccaneers

On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers hit the field at home for a matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This game marked the return of Baker Mayfield for Tampa Bay, coming back and looking to lead the Buccaneers back into the mix after a tough 1-5 start to the season.

Taylor Moton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 25

Panthers RT Taylor Moton Ruled Out With Fibula Injury

Panthers RT Taylor Moton was carted off the field with an ankle/fibula injury after his left leg rolled up on Sunday, and Dr. David Chao suggested a possible fracture that could require season-ending surgery.

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Baker Mayfield News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25

Panthers on major fraud watch in Baker Mayfield’s return, and now there’s a bad injury on top of it

On Sunday afternoon, the Carolina Panthers hit the field at home for a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, looking to increase their lead in the NFC South after a 3-2 start to the season.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 25

Panthers Are Getting Crushed by the Buccaneers — And Have Nobody to Blame but Themselves

The Panthers got away with making mistake after mistake last week in Philadelphia. They're finding out pretty quickly that you can't live like that every Sunday.

Ejiro Evero News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 25

The Panthers Can't Afford Ejiro Evero's Problems Any Longer

The Carolina Panthers have a slight coaching problem, but they have a serious defensive coordinator problem. Ejiro Evero's defense is night and day from week to week, but they can no longer afford to stomach that.

Dave Canales News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 25

The Panthers Have a Serious Dave Canales Problem

The Carolina Panthers have a coaching problem. Dave Canales does a lot of things well, but he has some major, glaring deficiencies that have, on multiple occasions, come back to bite the Panthers.

Chuba Hubbard News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Should You Start Chuba Hubbard Against the Buccaneers in Week 7? The Workload Says Yes

Chuba Hubbard has spent the last two weeks wearing down defenses for the Carolina Panthers, and Sunday at Bank of America Stadium he runs straight into Tampa Bay’s biggest strength.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 25

Panthers Inactives vs. Buccaneers: Another Starter Down as Injuries Keep Piling Up

The Panthers haven't had much luck staying healthy this season, and Sunday against Tampa Bay isn't going to be any different. Carolina already knew it would be without Jaelan Phillips after he aggravated his hamstring against Philadelphia.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Panthers vs. Buccaneers Week 7 Inactives: Who's In, Who's Out as Jaelan Phillips Sits

Charlotte gets an NFC South Sunday with first place to protect for the Carolina Panthers, and they will play it without their top edge rusher. Jaelan Phillips is inactive against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a hit to a defense good enough to carry Carolina to a 3-2 start.