Overview
- Tampa Bay edged Carolina 16-14 in rainy conditions to finish 8-9 and avoid elimination.
- The Buccaneers would clinch the NFC South if New Orleans defeats Atlanta due to a tiebreaker over the Panthers.
- If the Falcons win to create a three-way tie at 8-9, the Panthers would take the division on tiebreakers.
- Mayfield said he will be a one-day Saints fan despite past criticism of their style of play.
- He went 16-of-22 for 203 yards with a touchdown and an interception, adding 31 rushing yards and a late first-down throw to Cade Otton.