Final Score: Panthers 14 - Buccaneers 16
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET
Panthers @ Buccaneers
NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Panthers | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 26 | 24 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 21.2 | 20.0 |
| Last meeting | 23 | 20 |
| Stat | Panthers | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 16 | 16 |
| Avg points scored | 18.6 | 22.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 22.8 | 24.8 |
| Win percentage | 50% | 44% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 38% | 43% |
Recent Results
Panthers
vs Seattle Seahawks
Dec 28, 2025 · Margin: -17 · Total: 37
10-27
vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dec 21, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 43
23-20
@ New Orleans Saints
Dec 14, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 37
17-20
vs Los Angeles Rams
Nov 30, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 59
31-28
@ San Francisco 49ers
Nov 24, 2025 · Margin: -11 · Total: 29
9-20
@ Atlanta Falcons
Nov 16, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 57
30-27
vs New Orleans Saints
Nov 9, 2025 · Margin: -10 · Total: 24
7-17
@ Green Bay Packers
Nov 2, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 29
16-13
vs Buffalo Bills
Oct 26, 2025 · Margin: -31 · Total: 49
9-40
@ New York Jets
Oct 19, 2025 · Margin: +7 · Total: 19
13-6
Buccaneers
@ Miami Dolphins
Dec 28, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 37
17-20
@ Carolina Panthers
Dec 21, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 43
20-23
vs Atlanta Falcons
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 57
28-29
vs New Orleans Saints
Dec 7, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 44
20-24
vs Arizona Cardinals
Nov 30, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 37
20-17
@ Los Angeles Rams
Nov 23, 2025 · Margin: -27 · Total: 41
7-34
@ Buffalo Bills
Nov 16, 2025 · Margin: -12 · Total: 76
32-44
vs New England Patriots
Nov 9, 2025 · Margin: -5 · Total: 51
23-28
@ New Orleans Saints
Oct 26, 2025 · Margin: +20 · Total: 26
23-3
@ Detroit Lions
Oct 20, 2025 · Margin: -15 · Total: 33
9-24