- Q1 7:22TDTBBucky Irving 4 Yd Rush (Chase McLaughlin Kick)7–0
- Q2 14:12FGTBChase McLaughlin 22 Yd Field Goal10–0
- Q2 11:05TDTBCalijah Kancey 32 Yd Fumble Return (Chase McLaughlin Kick)17–0
- Q2 9:09TDCARDarren Waller 50 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald PAT blocked)17–6
- Q2 3:53TDTBBucky Irving 1 Yd Rush (Chase McLaughlin Kick)26–6
- Q2 0:04TDTBTez Johnson 14 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick)33–6
- Q3 6:30FGTBChase McLaughlin 44 Yd Field Goal36–6
- Q4 10:21TDTBSean Tucker 46 Yd Rush (Chase McLaughlin Kick)43–6
- Q4 5:28TDCARAnthony Tyus III 12 Yd Rush (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick) (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick)43–13
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers — 2026-10-25 Game Analysis
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ESPN game file
Recap
On October 25, 2026, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 43-13 in Charlotte.
Tampa Bay improved to 2-5 by producing 258 rushing yards and forcing mistakes across multiple phases. Carolina fell to 3-3.
Bucky Irving ran 24 times for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns. Kenny Gainwell added 88 yards on 14 carries, while Sean Tucker scored on a 46-yard run.
Baker Mayfield returned from a thumb injury and completed 7 of 11 passes for 64 yards and a touchdown. Tampa Bay relied heavily on its running game throughout the victory.
Yaya Diaby recorded 3 of the Buccaneers' 5 sacks. Zyon McCollum and Tykee Smith each intercepted Bryce Young. Calijah Kancey returned a fumble 32 yards for a touchdown during the second quarter.
Smith also blocked an extra point that McCollum returned for 2 points. It was the first such return in Buccaneers history. Tampa Bay scored 20 points off turnovers and limited Carolina to 266 total yards. Young finished with 163 passing yards and 2 interceptions.
Official game highlights
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers Game Highlights | 2026 NFL Season Week 7
Official source: NFL
Game stats
| Statistic | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 21 | 15 |
| Total yards | 322 | 266 |
| Net passing yards | 64 | 178 |
| Rushing yards | 258 | 88 |
| Yards per play | 5.4 | 4.9 |
| Third-down conversions | 7-12 | 6-11 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| Red-zone conversions | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Penalties–yards | 6-35 | 4-56 |
| Time of possession | 35:57 | 24:03 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Carolina Panthers — NFL Game Analysis
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated Carolina Panthers 43–13, a 30-point margin. Tampa Bay Buccaneers led in total offense, 322 to 266. Tampa Bay Buccaneers led in rushing yards, 258 to 88. Tampa Bay Buccaneers committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers converted 7 of 12 third downs; Carolina Panthers converted 6 of 11.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Passing
- #6Baker Mayfield
Rushing
- #7Bucky Irving
- #1Kenny Gainwell
- #44Sean Tucker
- #15Tez Johnson
- #6Baker Mayfield
- #10Jalon Daniels
Receiving
- #15Tez Johnson
- #14Chris Godwin Jr.
- #7Bucky Irving
- #88Cade Otton
- #17Ted Hurst III
Defense
- #45Josiah Trotter
- #23Tykee Smith
- #34Alex Anzalone
- #22Keionte Scott
- #51David Walker
- #5Ifeatu Melifonwu
- #0Yaya Diaby
- #95Elijah Roberts
- #25Jacob Parrish
- #27Zyon McCollum
- #8SirVocea Dennis
- #38Kevin Knowles
- #84Bauer Sharp
- #97Al-Quadin Muhammad
- #50Vita Vea
- #91A'Shawn Robinson
- #94Calijah Kancey
- #92Elijah Simmons
- #98Anthony Nelson
- #3Rueben Bain Jr.
Carolina Panthers
Passing
- #9Bryce Young
- #12Kenny Pickett
Rushing
- #30Chuba Hubbard
- #34Anthony Tyus III
- #12Kenny Pickett
- #9Bryce Young
- #23Trevor Etienne
Receiving
- #88Darren Waller
- #4Tetairoa McMillan
- #84Mitchell Evans
- #30Chuba Hubbard
- #13John Metchie III
- #23Trevor Etienne
- #18Jalen Coker
- #82Tommy Tremble
- #83David Moore
- #87Brycen Tremayne
Defense
- #58Bobby Okereke
- #21Nick Scott
- #94Aaron Hall
- #95Derrick Brown
- #39Nick Hampton
- #24Will Lee III
- #55Devin Lloyd
- #52Trevis Gipson
- #7Tre'von Moehrig
- #22Lathan Ransom
- #97Bobby Brown III
- #92Lee Hunter
- #91Patrick Jones II
- #98Tershawn Wharton
- #29Akayleb Evans
- #3Princely Umanmielen
- #46Jackson Kuwatch
- #33Tyrel Dodson
- #27Isaiah Simmons
- #30Chuba Hubbard
- #20Zakee Wheatley
- #13John Metchie III