The Carolina Panthers picked up a 23-20 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The win improved the Panthers’ record to 8-7 and put them atop the NFC South. Carolina next hosts Seattle on Dec. 28.
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales holds his arms wide open to hug members of his team following their 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton celebrates the team’s 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen waves to the crowd after banging the drum Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young runs off the field smiling to head coach Dave Canales following the team’s 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, left and head coach Dave Canales, right, hug following the team’s 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton, right, rushes around the end toward Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, during action on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 23-20. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Panthers’ Rico Dowdle carries the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ SirVocea Donnis, left, and Tykee Smith Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers safety Lathan Ransom, center, intercepts a pass by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield during action on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 23-20. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Tampa Bay’s Benjamin Morrison tries to stop Carolina’s Jalen Coker during the fourth quarter Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina’s Christian Rozeboom sacks Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers rookie Tetairoa McMillan celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle breaks to the inside against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina receiver Tetairoa McMillian carries the ball as Tampa Bay’s SirVocea Dennis dives for the tackle Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers fans yell “defense” during the team’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 23-20. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers receiver Jalen Coker braces for contact as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Benjamin Morrison makes the stop Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Tampa Bay’s Kameron Johnson carries the ball against Carolina’s Akayleb Evans on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina receiver Xavier Legette loses control of the ball as Tampa Bay’s Aykee Smith leans in for the tackle Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers safety Lathan Ransom, center, celebrates his interception of a pass by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield with his teammates on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 23-20. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, right, rushes for yardage as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Logan Hall, left, looks to make the tackle during action on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 23-20. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A Carolina Panthers fan makes a plea to quarterback Bryce Young during the team’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 23-20. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina’s Tre’Von Moehrig jumps over Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin Jr. as teammate Nick Scott makes the tackle Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina’s Ja’Tavion Sanders leaps over Tampa Bay’s Benjamin Morrison on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
A Carolina Panthers fan shows his support for the team by having the team name airbrushed on his forehead for the team’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 23-20. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, left, turns to pick up yardage following a pass reception as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenders look to make the tackle during action on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 23-20. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn, right, wraps up Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker, left, on a run during action on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 23-20. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders jumps over Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Benjamin Morrison following a pass reception during action on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 23-20. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
The Grinch celebrates the play of the Carolina Panthers during action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 23-20. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Members of the Carolina Panthers defense sack Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, center, during action on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 23-20. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, center, looks to scramble to the far sideline during action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 23-20. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young races to the outside with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense giving chase during action on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 23-20. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle reached the 1,000-yard against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle reached the 1,000-yard against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, left, is congratulated by quarterback Bryce Young, right, after catching a touchdown pass during action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr., center, runs between Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Benjamin Morrison, left, and teammate/tackle Josh Nijman, right, during action on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 23-20. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina’s Jalen Coker carries the ball against Tampa Bay’s Jacob Parrish on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina’s Sam Martin is tackled by Tampa Bays’s Lavonte David on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
Carolina Panthers rookie Tetairoa McMillan scores a touchdown as Tampa Bay’s Jamel Dean follows Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. TRACY KIMBALL tkimball@charlotteobserver.com
