The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9), who have dropped four consecutive games, enter into a matchup against the Carolina Panthers (8-8) on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Raymond James Stadium.
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Buccaneers vs. Panthers: Jan. 3 Viewing Options
- When: Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
- TV: ABC/ESPN
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Buccaneers vs. Panthers Insights
- The Buccaneers have put the same amount of points on the board per game (22.8) as the Panthers have allowed.
- The average points scored by the Panthers this season, 18.6, is 6.2 fewer than the 24.8 the Buccaneers have given up per game.
- The total number of yards Tampa Bay's offense has put up and Carolina's defense has given up per game this season is within 7.3 yards (319.3 compared to 326.6). Tampa Bay averages 5.3 yards per play, while Carolina gives up 5.7.
- Carolina's offense has accumulated 44.2 less yards per game than Tampa Bay's defense has surrendered this season (296.3 to 340.5). Carolina earns 5.2 yards per play while Tampa Bay allows 6 per play.
- The Buccaneers have averaged 112.9 yards per game on the ground this season, just 9.4 yards fewer than the Panthers have allowed to opposing rushing attacks (122.3).
- The Buccaneers are conceding 104.1 yards per game on the ground, compared to the 122.4 rushing yards the Panthers are accumulating.
- Tampa Bay has turned the ball over 15 times this season, while Carolina has 20 takeaways.
- Tampa Bay has forced the same amount of turnovers (20) as Carolina has committed.
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Buccaneers' Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Atlanta | L 29-28 | Amazon Prime Video |
| 12/21/2025 | at Carolina | L 23-20 | FOX |
| 12/28/2025 | at Miami | L 20-17 | FOX |
| 1/3/2026 | Carolina | - | ABC/ESPN |
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Panthers' Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | at New Orleans | L 20-17 | FOX |
| 12/21/2025 | Tampa Bay | W 23-20 | FOX |
| 12/28/2025 | Seattle | L 27-10 | CBS |
| 1/3/2026 | at Tampa Bay | - | ABC/ESPN |