Carolina 14, at Tampa Bay 16

TAMPA, Fla. (Interstat) — In a game defined by critical red zone stands and a final, frantic sequence, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers edged the Carolina Panthers 16-14 on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium to close their seasons with identical records. The victory, secured before 65,082 fans, gave both teams an 8-9 final mark, but it was the Buccaneers who executed in the decisive moments to avenge a loss to Carolina from two weeks prior. Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield, the top star for the home side, orchestrated a methodical attack and avoided the turnovers that plagued Carolina. Mayfield completed 16… Read more...