Buccaneers Edge Panthers on Late Field Goal
TAMPA, Fla. (Interstat) — Chase McLaughlin kicked a 48-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter to lift the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 16-14 win over the Carolina Panthers on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium.
Baker Mayfield threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton in the first quarter and finished with 203 yards passing and 31 yards rushing for the Buccaneers. Bryce Young brought the Panthers back with two second-half touchdown passes, the last an 8-yarder to Jalen Coker with 2:27 remaining for a brief 14-13 lead.
McLaughlin’s third field goal provided the final margin. Jacob Parrish sealed the win with a late interception of Young. Both teams finished the NFL season at 8-9. Attendance was 65,082.