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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 25

Grading Bryce Young in Carolina Panthers' Horrific Loss to Buccaneers

Well, that was ugly. The Carolina Panthers got demolished by the division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, falling to 3-3 on the season. Carolina was never in the game, as the Bucs scored 17 unanswered points by the 11-minute mark of the second quarter.

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.

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.

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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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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.

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.

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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 / 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.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 25

NFL Experts Overwhelmingly Pick Panthers Over Buccaneers, but Few See Carolina Pulling Away

Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers bring the NFC South lead, built in part on a 34-3 rout in Atlanta, back to Bank of America Stadium on Sunday. Of 18 straight-up picks we tracked from major outlets, 17 take Carolina over Tampa Bay.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Here's What Should Scare the Carolina Panthers About the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7

Bank of America Stadium gets a division game Sunday, and the Carolina Panthers walk in as the NFC South leaders at 3-2, a run that includes a 34-3 rout of the Falcons in Atlanta.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 25

Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Bryce Young & Tetairoa McMillan

The Carolina Panthers have been a virtual gold mine for fantasy managers this year. Bryce Young is way outperforming his ADP. In some leagues, he went undrafted and has been a dream waiver-wire addition for managers.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 25

Fantasy Football Start or Sit: Jalen Coker, Chuba Hubbard & Darren Waller

It's been five games, so it's a big enough sample to say that the Carolina Panthers are an elite fantasy football offense. Every week, they have multiple players worth starting.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / October 25

Baker Mayfield's Panthers Revenge Could Backfire in Week 7

The Panthers know what usually happens when Baker Mayfield gets another shot at his former team. Mayfield is 5-1 against Carolina since joining Tampa Bay, and considering how his short stay with the Panthers ended, it's not hard to understand why these games seem to mean a little more to him.

Carolina Panthers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

Panthers Announce Four Week 7 Roster Moves

The Carolina Panthers officially processed four roster moves for their Week 7 matchup with the Buccaneers. The full list includes: Panthers placed LB Thomas Incoom on injured reserve.

Carolina Panthers News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Bryce Young Could Get the Biggest Mismatch Weapon in the 2027 Draft From the Panthers

Bryce Young has 11 touchdown passes through five games, the most by a Panthers quarterback at this point of a season, and Carolina sits atop the NFC South at 3-2.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Baker Mayfield deemed 'ready to go' for Buccaneers' game at Panthers

While speaking with reporters on Friday, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed some expected news.

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Carolina Panthers News / The Lead / October 22

Can the Carolina Panthers Justify the Hype?

In this Carolina Panthers Week 7 preview, the Panthers face their second divisional matchup of the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Once again, Carolina faces uncertainty at the opposing team’s starting quarterback position.

NFL News / Trade Talk Sports / October 21