Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2-3, 1-2 Away
28
2-3, 1-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CAR | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
0-6, 0-3 Home
21
0-6, 0-3 Home
Game Leaders
65
J. DelhommeQB
9/17, 1 TD, 2 INT
65
147
J. JohnsonQB
11/17, 1 INT
147
152
D. WilliamsRB
30 CAR, 2 TD
152
77
C. WilliamsRB
16 CAR, 1 TD
77
27
M. MuhammadWR
3 REC
27
65
S. StroughterWR
3 REC
65
2
J. PeppersDE
2
1
Stylez G. WhiteDE
1
8
T. Davis Sr.LB
8 SOLO
8
10
S. PiscitelliS
8 SOLO
10
Team Stats
322
Total Yards
245
3
Turnovers
2
22
1st Downs
12
3-30
Penalties
5-40
8/14
3rd Down
6/11
1/1
4th Down
0/0
2/3
Red Zone
0/0
32:21
Possession
27:39
Game Information
Tampa, FL
Referee:John Parry
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 22 | 12 |
| Passing 1st downs | 5 | 5 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 16 | 7 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 1 | 0 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-14 | 6-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 66 | 46 |
| Total Yards | 322 | 245 |
| Total Drives | 11 | 11 |
| Yards per Play | 4.9 | 5.3 |
| Passing | 55 | 121 |
| Comp/Att | 9/17 | 11/17 |
| Yards per pass | 3.1 | 5.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 1-10 | 4-26 |
| Rushing | 267 | 124 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 25 |
| Yards per rush | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Penalties | 3-30 | 5-40 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Possession | 32:21 | 27:39 |
2025 Standings
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 306 | 383 |
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