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Buccaneers edge Panthers 16-14 in rainy NFC South showdown
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 16-14 in a sloppy, rain-soaked Week 18 matchup at Raymond James Stadium, halting a four-game skid and keeping their NFC South title hopes alive. A late Panthers touchdown narrowed the gap, but Tampa Bay sealed the win with a crucial first-down conversion. The division champion will finish 8-9, pending Sunday's Falcons-Saints result.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Carolina Panthers on Saturday in a pivotal Week 18 matchup that will determine the NFC South champion. Tampa Bay, once early-season contenders, has struggled lately amid injuries and offensive inconsistencies. A victory is essential for the Buccaneers to extend their division dominance.
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The Carolina Panthers suffered a 20-9 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, missing a chance to lead the NFC South. Quarterback Bryce Young took ownership of his poor performance, completing 18 of 29 passes for 169 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Despite three first-half interceptions by their defense off Brock Purdy, the Panthers managed only three points from those turnovers.