In the first of two matchups over these next three weeks, the Carolina Panthers got the better of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a close 23-20 finish in Charlotte on Sunday.
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Ryan Fitzgerald's 48-yard field goal with 2:20 remaining broke a tie and Carolina's Lathan Ransom intercepted a pass on Tampa Bay's next possession as the Panthers beat the Buccaneers 23-20 in a critical NFC South showdown Sunday afternoon in Charlotte.
This game, and every one following, was essentially a must-win game for the Carolina Panthers. To their credit, they did respond pretty well and play better than last week's inexcusable loss to the New Orleans Saints.
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Today will be the most important regular season game the Carolina Panthers have played in nearly a decade. First place in the NFC South is on the line as Carolina hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have won the division four straight years.
When the NFL released the regular season schedule you can bet the Carolina Panthers had today's game circled above all others. For the last several years, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won the NFC South division - and have also dominated the Panthers, winning nine of their last 10 matchups.
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The 7-6 Panthers find themselves at the top of the NFC South standings, a half-game ahead of the spiraling Bucs. As it pushes for a division title, Carolina hopes to have Pro Bowl right guard Robert Hunt back for at least a portion of the stretch run.