The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took a tough loss to the Carolina Panthers, 23-20, on Sunday, putting their season in danger. Now, the Panthers just have to win in Week 18 to knock them out of the playoffs entirely, and the game came down to a crucial play that ended it late.
Another Sunday, and another loss for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This one came 23-20 at the hands of the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte. And once again, it was a game the Bucs had right in their hands, and they let it slip away.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in a bad spot. They lost their Week 16 game to the Carolina Panthers 23-20, which now puts them behind in the division with two weeks left to play.
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The Buccaneers have lost five of their last six games going into Week 16’s matchup against the Panthers, which carries playoff implications with both teams at 7-7 competing for the NFC South title.
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