The Carolina Panthers take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers December 29th, 2024 at Raymond James Stadium at 1:00 pm
The Carolina Panthers travel to Raymond James Stadium to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in what promises to be a pivotal NFC South clash. With the Panthers struggling at 4-11, their season has been marred by injuries and inconsistent performances, particularly from rookie quarterback Bryce Young, who has thrown for 1,949 yards with 10 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. The Panthers will rely heavily on running back Chuba Hubbard, who has been a bright spot with 1,195 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. However, the absence of key players like Xavier Legette and Derrick Brown due to injuries will be a significant hurdle. On the other side, the Buccaneers are in a strong position at 8-6, bolstered by Baker Mayfield’s impressive season with 3,617 passing yards and 32 touchdowns. Despite some injury setbacks, including the loss of key wide receiver Chris Godwin, the Buccaneers have maintained offensive efficiency, thanks in part to Mike Evans, who has 749 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns. The Buccaneers’ defense, although missing some key players, has been more consistent than that of the Panthers, which could be crucial in this matchup. Given the Panthers’ injury woes and inconsistent play, the Buccaneers have a clear edge, particularly at home. Tampa Bay’s offensive firepower and defensive resilience make them the more reliable choice in this contest.
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