Overview
- The matchup at Raymond James Stadium unfolded as a rain-soaked, low-scoring contest defined by turnovers and special-teams swings.
- Baker Mayfield opened the scoring with an 18-yard touchdown to Cade Otton as Tampa built a 10-0 cushion with help from Chase McLaughlin’s field goals.
- Carolina answered after Christian Rozeboom intercepted Mayfield, with Bryce Young finding Tommy Tremble to cut the deficit before halftime.
- Jacob Parrish intercepted Young to halt Carolina’s momentum, and McLaughlin’s kicks extended the lead before a late blocked attempt set up a Bryce Young touchdown to Jalen Coker with the conversion good.
- Carolina entered needing only a win or tie to clinch the NFC South, while Tampa required a victory plus an Atlanta defeat, leaving the division outcome pending the Falcons–Saints result.