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TBCAR 
14.1
13.7
8.0
Week 16 · Dec 21, 2025 · Bank of America Stadium
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
20
Carolina Panthers
23
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
| CAR | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
Game story
How the game moved
Follow the scoring sequence, identify the decisive swing, and scan every explosive gain without reading the full play log.
Lead changes
4
Explosive gains
10
20+ pass · 10+ rush
Decisive score
CAR · Q4 2:20
Ryan Fitzgerald 48 Yd Field Goal
Keyboard-friendly scoring data
| Time | Score | TB | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 10:30 | Ryan Fitzgerald 27 Yd Field Goal | 0 | 3 |
| Q1 4:01 | Mike Evans 1 Yd pass from Baker Mayfield (Chase McLaughlin Kick) | 7 | 3 |
| Q2 8:09 | Chase McLaughlin 23 Yd Field Goal | 10 | 3 |
| Q2 2:06 | Ryan Fitzgerald 41 Yd Field Goal | 10 | 6 |
| Q2 0:07 | Tetairoa McMillan 22 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick) | 10 | 13 |
| Q3 6:41 | Sean Tucker 1 Yd Rush (Chase McLaughlin Kick) | 17 | 13 |
| Q3 0:08 | Ja'Tavion Sanders 6 Yd pass from Bryce Young (Ryan Fitzgerald Kick) | 17 | 20 |
| Q4 11:24 | Chase McLaughlin 50 Yd Field Goal | 20 | 20 |
| Q4 2:20 | Ryan Fitzgerald 48 Yd Field Goal | 20 | 23 |
Explosive-play reel
Q1 12:48R.Dowdle right guard to TB 13 for 13 yards (J.Dean; A.Winfield).13 yd
Q1 4:45B.Irving up the middle to CAR 1 for 12 yards (N.Scott; C.Rozeboom).12 yd
Q1 2:44C.Hubbard left tackle to TB 49 for 10 yards (H.Reddick; J.Parrish).10 yd
Q2 14:16R.White left tackle pushed ob at CAR 41 for 39 yards (Ja.Horn).PENALTY on CAR-A.Robinson, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 41.39 yd
Q2 0:07B.Young pass deep left to T.McMillan for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. R.Fitzgerald extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Jansen, Holder-S.Martin.22 yd
Q3 13:33B.Mayfield scrambles right end ran ob at CAR 40 for 23 yards (N.Scott).23 yd
Q3 5:55C.Hubbard left end pushed ob at CAR 48 for 10 yards (L.David).10 yd
Q4 6:38B.Mayfield pass deep middle to E.Egbuka to CAR 49 for 40 yards (N.Scott).40 yd
Q4 3:16B.Young pass deep right to J.Coker pushed ob at TB 33 for 34 yards (B.Morrison).Penalty on TB-B.Morrison, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.34 yd
Q4 2:00B.Mayfield scrambles left guard ran ob at TB 42 for 26 yards (N.Scott).26 yd
Tale of the tape
Team stat battle
TBCAR296Total yards275
127Passing yards174
169Rushing yards101
20First downs16
4.9Yards / play5.1
Stars of the game
Top stat lines
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mike Evans
WR5/9 rec, 31 yds, 1 TD
Baker Mayfield
QB18/26, 145 pass yds, 1 TD · 4 car, 49 rush yds, 0 TD
Rachaad White
RB5 car, 45 rush yds, 0 TD · 2/2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD
