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Buccaneers drop crucial game to Panthers, continue late-season slide

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are officially in a shaky playoff position after losing to the Carolina Panthers and falling to 7-8 on the year. The Panthers defeated the Bucs 23-20 on Sunday, getting the first of two wins needed to knock the Buccaneers out of the NFC South race and the playoffs entirely.

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