The Buccaneers and Panthers played a tense Week 16 game won at the very end by Carolina, and with little time for either team to overhaul game plans, the rematch will come down to which one better executes the things it does well

Gene Deckerhoff, the Buccaneers radio play-by-play broadcaster for the last 37 seasons, is hanging up his microphone after this season, concluding a career in which his iconic voice and memorable play calls became synonymous with Tampa Bay football

View pictures from Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice on 12/31/2025

The Bucs can keep their division title hopes alive with a win over the visiting Panthers on Saturday, but they will need to take better care of the football in the fourth quarter and slow down a strong Carolina rushing attack

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard spoke to the media after Wednesday's Week 18 practice. OC Grizzard discussed getting the run game going, make smart decisions on offense and finishing the last week of the regular season strong.

Team Reporter Casey Phillips sits down with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles after the Bucs' game vs. the Miami Dolphins in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL Season. They discussed last week's game vs. Miami, staying together in the locker room and needing to put the team in position to make the playoffs.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pass Game Coordinator George Edwards spoke to the media after Wednesday's Week 18 practice. Coach Edwards discussed the team's mindset and needing to rise to the occasion.

A look at Tuesday's injury report ahead of the Week 18 matchup 

Find out how to watch, stream, or listen to the Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 18 NFL game. Get kickoff time, TV channel, and live audio details. 

Third-year safety Christian Izien was inserted into Sunday's game in Miami to provide a second-half spark, though Tykee Smith remains the starter going forward, according to Head Coach Todd Bowles

Team Reporter Casey Phillips sits down with Buccaneers Inside Linebacker Coach Mike Caldwell following the Week 17 game against the Miami Dolphins. They discuss his personal journey in the NFL, strengths & weaknesses of tight ends, and preparations ahead of the final game of the regular season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media after Tuesday's Week 18 practice. QB Mayfield discussed being focused on Saturday's matchup vs. Carolina, getting the little things right and finishing strong.

Where do the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rank in Week 18 across Power Rankings?

The Buccaneers ran 33 times for 169 yards at Carolina in Week 16, believing a persistent ground game would be a big part of the formula to beat the Panthers…Will they return to that tactic two weeks later?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after Tuesday's Week 18 practice. HC Bowles discussed the team's determination, not backing down and everything coming down to the final week of the regular season.

After Atlanta's last-minute upset win over the Rams on Monday night, the Buccaneers now need to beat Carolina on Saturday and have the Saints beat the Falcons on Sunday to win the NFC South

In Week 17 at Hard Rock Stadium, second-year receiver Jalen McMillan became the offensive catalyst

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans is now just the 10th player in NFL history to surpass 13,000 receiving yards and 100 touchdown receptions; eight of the other nine are in the Hall of Fame and the ninth will likely soon join them

Top observations from the Buccaneers' 20-17 loss to the Dolphins in Week 17 at Hard Rock Stadium