Top observations from the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the panthers in Week 16 at Bank of America Stadium

Buccaneers long-range ace of a kicker Chase McLaughlin is now the first player in NFL history to succeed on 11 straight field goal attempts of 50-plus yards in a single season

The Bucs will make their final road trip of the 2025 regular season in Week 16, heading to Miami to take on the Dolphins and new starting QB Quinn Ewers in a game that could keep Tampa Bay's division title hopes alive

In a back-and-forth battle that once again came down to a crucial miscue in the fourth quarter, the Buccaneers fell 23-20 to the Panthers on Sunday, as Carolina moved a game ahead in the NFC South standings

View the top images of Tampa Bay's game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium

"Another tough defeat Sunday for the Buccaneers as this time the Carolina Panthers win 23-20 knocking Tampa Bay out of first, for now. Host T.J. Rives returns with his insight and analysis from Charlotte. Plus, hear Gene Deckerhoff's highlight calls and T.J.'s post game interviews with QB Baker Mayfield, DE Jason Pierre-Paul, WR Chris Godwin and Coach Todd Bowles. It's all on this edition of "Nothing But Bucs!"

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL Season. QB Mayfield discussed the result in Carolina, making adjustments and needing to win out to make the playoffs.

Buccaneers fall to Panthers 23-20

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL Season. HC Bowles discussed the final vs. the Panthers, the penalties on offense & needing to make more plays.

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Hear from Tampa Bay Buccaneers OLB Jason Pierre-Paul, LB Lavonte David, C Graham Barton, CB Jamel Dean & T Luke Goedeke as they speak to the media following the Bucs' game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL Season.

In the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the Panthers, five notes stood out for the visiting team

QB Baker Mayfield throws a deep pass to WR Emeka Egbuka against the Carolina Panthers in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season.

RB Sean Tucker scores a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season.

RB Rachaad White rushes for a long gain against the Carolina Panthers in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season.

QB Baker Mayfield throws a touchdown pass to WR Mike Evans against the Carolina Panthers in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season.

Find out how to watch, stream, or listen to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers Week 16 NFL game on Dec. 21, 2025. Get kickoff time, TV channel, and live audio details. 

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After being elevated from the practice squad, veteran pass-rusher Jason Pierre-Paul is active for Sunday's game and could see his first action as a Buccaneer since the 2021 playoffs