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Bryce Young News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 2

Fair question posed about Bryce Young ahead of Panthers’ most important game

The first game of the final week of the 2025 NFL regular season takes place Saturday afternoon at Tampa. The Carolina Panthers, 8-8 this season after going a combined 7-25 the previous two years, can win the NFC South with a victory over the fading Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 2

5 keys to a Carolina Panthers victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Carolina Panthers need to win tomorrow. They can still make the playoffs with a loss, but limping in at 8-9 and coming off a loss is not ideal. They need to finish strong, take care of business, and finish with a winning record for the first time since 2017.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 2

Carolina Panthers insider reveals the most important player vs. Bucs

Though his overall impact on the team's success is a little overstated, Rico Dowdle has been a crucial player for the Carolina Panthers this year. He's not dragging them to wins anymore, but he absolutely did against the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys.

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Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 2

NFL draft expert has great news for the Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers traded edge rusher Brian Burns after the 2023 season. After declining a package of two first-round picks from the Los Angeles Rams, they still couldn't extend Burns, and they got a second-round pick from the New York Giants for the franchise-tagged edge.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 2

NFL pundit's prediction for Panthers-Bucs is totally off-base

Perhaps the most important part of a must-win game this late in the NFL season is the healthy bodies. By Week 18, every single team is missing important players, and even the "healthy" ones are injured.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 2

Position breakdown for Panthers-Buccaneers: Who's got the edge?

The Carolina Panthers are matched up with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this weekend for the NFC South title, more or less. Within that matchup are so many other matchups, so here's who's got the edge at each position group.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 2

NFL insider reveals surprising take ahead of Bucs-Panthers

Longtime NFL writer Pete Prisco of CBS Sports has had a pretty successful year with his game picks. On Saturday, the favored 7-9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the NFC South-leading Carolina Panthers (8-8).

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / The SportsRush / January 2

NFL Playoff Picture: All Eyes on Falcons as Bucs in Danger of Exit Even if They Beat Panthers in Week 18

When the NFL released the Week 18 schedule Sunday night, the storyline seemed obvious. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, hosting the Carolina Panthers, looked like a straightforward winner-take-all showdown for the NFC South.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 1

Panthers’ Rico Dowdle good to go vs. Buccaneers. What about Robert Hunt?

The Carolina Panthers will have an opportunity to claim the NFC South with a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. When they take the field, the Panthers will have one of their best offensive weapons at their disposal.

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 1

Bryce Young's job just got a whole lot easier vs. Buccaneers

Heading into Saturday at 4:30, the Carolina Panthers are 8-8, on the verge of two things: their first winning season and their first playoff berth since 2017.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 1

Home-field disadvantage could hand Carolina Panthers a huge win

The Carolina Panthers are 8-8. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a game worse. Very little actually separates these two teams other than their history. They're equal now, but the Bucs are declining, and the Panthers are on the rise.

Tetairoa McMillan News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 1

NFL analyst has one fair but harsh criticism of Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan

On New Year’s Eve, NFL writer Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report penned a piece in which he pointed out every team’s strongest “building block” from their rookie class of 2025.

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NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / January 1

Predicting the Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFC South clash

The Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will meet for the NFC South title. If the Panthers lose, they still have hope via an Atlanta Falcons win.

Carolina Panthers News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

Jason Kelce Drags the Panthers for Refusing to Win the NFC South

Let’s be honest: The NFC South is a dumpster fire this year. And nobody seems to know that better than Jason Kelce. On the latest episode of “New Heights,” the retired Eagles legend didn’t hold back when talking about the Carolina Panthers.

Carolina Panthers News / Field Level Media / January 1

Inconsistent Panthers aim to clinch NFC South in rematch with Bucs

It's not exactly a winner-takes-all situation when the NFC South rival Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers clash for the second time in three weeks on Saturday in Tampa.

Carolina Panthers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 31

Panthers Claim D’Anthony Bell, Place Ja’Tavion Sanders On IR

Entering a must-win showdown with NFC South rival Tampa Bay on Saturday, Carolina made a couple of notable roster moves on Wednesday. The Panthers claimed safety D’Anthony Bell off waivers from the Seahawks and placed tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders on injured reserve, per Joe Person of The Athletic.

Rico Dowdle News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 31

Panthers’ Rico Dowdle returns to practice ahead of Week 18 Bucs showdown

The Carolina Panthers travel to Florida to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to begin Week 18 on Saturday evening. This game is for all the marbles … kind of.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 31

White challenges Bucs to 'have a level of pride' ahead of must-win game

Rachaad White challenges Buccaneers to 'have a level of pride' ahead of must-win game vs. Panthers

The Bucs went from 6-2 to 7-9 and are left needing help to reach the upcoming postseason tournament.

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Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / December 31

HC challenges Panthers amid unique pursuit of playoff berth

Dave Canales challenges Panthers amid unique pursuit of playoff berth

The 8-8 Panthers could enter the playoffs as champions of the NFC South even if they lost to the 7-9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers this coming Saturday.

Falcons HC Raheem Morris may have to do this to keep his job

Raheem Morris repeats bold Bijan Robinson take after Falcons' 'MNF' win over Rams

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Carolina Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

The Keys and Players Who Can Lead the Carolina Panthers to Victory in Week 18

The Carolina Panthers’ biggest game of the season will be this Saturday in Tampa Bay. The Panthers are sitting at 8-8 with a lead in the division. While the Bucs are currently at 7-9 but are looking to steal this game and get into the playoffs.

Carolina Panthers News / Yardbarker / December 31