Linebacker Christian Rozeboom picks off Mayfield on a third-and-7. Panthers, down 10-0, take over on the Bucs' 19-yard line. A 69-yard drive from Tampa Bay stalls after Mayfield can't connect with rookie wideout Emeka Egbuka in the end zone off a third-and-8 from Carolina's 11-yard line.

Carolina failed to clinch so both teams will be watching the Saints-Falcons on Sunday to determine the NFC South winner.

The winner of the NFC South will be crowned at home watching on television. Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to Cade Otton, Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(Editor's note: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to the Carolina Panthers, 23-20, on Dec. 21 in the battle for first place in the NFC South Division.) Getting into the playoffs hasn't been easy for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the past three seasons, but ...

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers now stand at 7-8 after a 23-20 loss vs. the Panthers, a matchup that was crucially important to the Buccaneers’ playoff hopes and the NFC Standings. The loss drops the Buccaneers to No. 2 in the NFC South and will further shrink ...

A look at the potential return of Calijah Kancey, the impact of Rachaad White on third down and a rundown of the playoff picture

Tampa Bay, Carolina players will uncomfortably cheer on their division rivals with their playoff futures on the line Sunday, Jan. 4

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were eliminated from the playoffs, despite beating the Carolina Panthers on Saturday night. This is the first time the Bucs have missed the playoffs since 2019.