The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in Charlotte this week as they are set to play the 7-7 Carolina Panthers for an NFC South clash.

The Bucs will see be without veteran receiver Sterling Shepard this week. You can see the rest of the inactives here.

Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM EST. Enjoy each other’s company in the comments section!

Staff game picks and score predictions

Gil Arcia (11-3): Panthers 24, Bucs 20
Mike Kiwak (10-4): Bucs 24, Panthers 20
Evan Wanish (11-3): Bucs 23, Panthers 21
**Will Walsh (******8-****6): Bucs 22, Panthers 18

The 7-7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in Charlotte this week to take on the 7-7 Carolina Panthers. The Bucs are coming off a bad loss against the Atlanta Falcons at home last week on Thursday Night Football, and will hope to get back on the winning side against a divisional opponent where the lead for the NFC South division is at stake with just a few weeks to play.

The Bucs will be at their healthiest they have been all season long. They saw the return of wide receiver Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan last week.

This week, the inactives...

It’s already been a big week for the NFC playoff standings, and the Buccaneers haven’t even taken the field.

On Thursday night, we were treated to an incredible NFC West showdown with the Seahawks edging past the Rams to take over the top spot in the division and the top seed in the NFC — for now, at least. The Eagles beat the Commanders on Saturday, clinching the NFC East and crushing the rival Dallas Cowboys’ postseason hopes, eliminating them from contention. And in Saturday’s final game, an NFC North clash between the Bears and Packers, the Bears came out...

As the Buccaneers get set to take on the Panthers in Carolina following their disappointing Thursday night loss to the Atlanta Falcons last week, we here at Bucs Nation will dive into some picks and predictions for Tampa Bay’s big Week 16 matchup against an NFC South opponent.

Check it all out below.

Predictions

Offense

Tampa Bay appeared to have their offense clicking a bit more consistently than they have in recent weeks, perhaps months. But it fell apart in the end when a Baker Mayfield interception shifted the momentum Atlanta’s way. This week, they will rely heavily...

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a 7-7 record after coming off a loss against the Atlanta Falcons at home, giving the Carolina Panthers a share of the NFC South lead (somewhat) at 7-7. Tiebreaker rules go to the Bucs, for now, but boy has the window for anymore screw ups really tightened up. And now following a mini bye week this past week, they’ll look to not just improve on their record but start separating themselves from the Panthers.

How do the oddsmakers feel about this upcoming matchup for Tampa Bay? Per FanDuel, Tampa Bay is a 2.5-point favorite for...

What can you even say about this latest debacle?

Thursday night. Creamsicles. Against the Falcons. Against Kirk Cousins.

It’s like we all knew we were standing in the path of a charging freight train, and for some reason we believed it would brake in time or magically veer off the track.

No no, we all got hit full speed — a bloody smear sprayed all over the tattered grass of Raymond James Stadium.

The latest loss for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a 29-28 defeat against the lowly Atlanta Falcons, is beyond brutal. It is irredeemable, unacceptable, and embarrassing — a...

First Quarter:

Foregoing the strategic advantage of deferring the opening possession to potentially double up around the halftime break. Tampa’s opening gamble snagged them nothing more than a punt. Former Buccaneer Bradley Pinion, would be featured on Atlanta’s first drive as the teams would trade punts to start. On drive number Tampa Bay would find life. A Mike Evans sighting, a Rachaad White burst, Jalen McMillians’ first appearance and catch of the season— Setting the Bucs up at the inch line for a Sean Tucker (Vita Vea led) touchdown run. 11 plays and 83 yards, a drive extended by...

The 7-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers are home this week as they are set to play the 4-9 Falcons on Thursday Night Football.

The Bucs will look to get back on the winning side of things against an NFC South opponent. They will have wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan back, but will be without Cade Otton and SirVocea Dennis. You can see the rest of the inactives here.

Kickoff is set for 8:15 PM EST. Enjoy each other’s company in the comments section!

Staff game picks and score predictions

Gil Arcia (10-3): Falcons 23, Bucs 20
**Mike Kiwak...

The 7-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers are home this week to take on the 4-9 Atlanta Falcons. The Bucs are coming off a a bad loss against the New Orleans Saints just a few days ago, and will hope to get back on the winning side against a divisional opponent. However, they’ll have to wait at least one more week for extra reinforcements.

The Bucs activated wide receivers Jalen McMillan and Mike Evans Wednesday ahead of Thursday night’s game. They appear to be ready to suit up and take the field under the lights for the Buccaneers.

Additionally on offense, tight...

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I bet much of Buccaneers fans — much less the team itself — expected this 2025 Bucs team to be in potential danger of missing the playoffs due to the chance they miss out on winning the NFC South title. But the reality is, at 7-6 and with the Carolina Panthers holding the same record, the possibility of them missing out...

The Bucs are still holding firm to that top spot in the NFC South and the No. 4 seed in the overall NFC playoff picture. Even with divisional matchups coming for Tampa Bay Thursday night against Atlanta and the Panthers against the Saints on Sunday, the Bucs own the common games tiebreaker against the Panthers. Even with a Bucs loss and a Panthers win, Tampa Bay should stand firm as the expected NFC South winner.

It’s not a guarantee it’ll look that way at the end of the season, because the Panthers and Bucs have yet to face each other....