Buccaneers Win Overtime Thriller Against Panthers to Tie NFC South Lead

Tampa Bay capitalized on Carolina's critical mistakes, securing a 26-23 victory with Chase McLaughlin's game-winning field goal.

Chase McLaughlin's 30-yard field goal in overtime sealed a 26-23 win for the Buccaneers after a missed 55-yard attempt earlier in OT.
Carolina's Chuba Hubbard fumbled in Buccaneers' territory during overtime, allowing Tampa Bay to regain possession and set up the winning kick.
Baker Mayfield, despite an ankle injury, led four scoring drives and finished with 235 passing yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.
Bucky Irving had a standout performance for Tampa Bay, rushing for a career-high 152 yards and scoring a touchdown.
The win moves the Buccaneers (6-6) into a tie with the Atlanta Falcons for the NFC South lead, while the Panthers drop to 3-9 after missed opportunities, including two missed field goals by Eddy Piñeiro.