TAMPA, Fla. – As is customary of late, the NFC South title will not be awarded until the final day of the NFL season as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 16-14.
Both teams tied at 8-9, the division winner will be determined by the outcome of the Falcons-Saints game tomorrow.
If New Orleans wins or ties, the Buccaneers host a playoff game. If the Falcons win at home, the Panthers win the division.
JP Shadrick and Mike Mayock call the action on Westwood One.
Baker Mayfield was SURGICAL on the opening drive 👨🍳💉
18-yard strike to Otton – TD Pass #26
#Buccanners up early on the #Panthers 🔥
🗣️: @jpshadrick & @MikeMayock pic.twitter.com/oOOHv1bg3c— Westwood One Sports (@westwood1sports) January 3, 2026
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The #Buccaneers hang on when it matters most! 🔥
Lavonte David & co shut down the #Panthers, stay alive 😮💨
All eyes on Atlanta tomorrow 👀🗣️: @jpshadrick & @MikeMayock pic.twitter.com/2MRaq4N7qV
— Westwood One Sports (@westwood1sports) January 4, 2026