The Buccaneers can clinch the NFC South for the third straight year with a victory over the Panthers in the final game of the regular season on Sunday.
The Buccaneers lost to New Orleans 23-13 on Sunday, snapping a four-game winning streak. Tampa Bay and the Saints are now tied in the division, which doesn't include a team with a winning record.
However, the Buccaneers own the tiebreaker over New Orleans based on best winning percentage in common games.
If the Buccaneers lose to the Panthers, the winner of the finale between the Saints and Falcons in New Orleans will win the division and host a playoff game the following week.
Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield has been mostly solid since taking over the starting job. He went 22 of 33 for 309 yards with two interceptions and two touchdowns against New Orleans.
Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (groin) and cornerback Carlton Davis (concussion) did not play after being injured the previous week against Jacksonville.
The Panthers fell to 2-14 after losing 26-0, against the Jaguars. Carolina is 0-9 on the road and were held scoreless for the first time since losing to Atlanta in Week 12 in 2002.
Rookie quarterback Bryce Young was just 19 of 32 with 112 yards and an interception. He was sacked six times.
Panthers linebacker Marquis Haynes was carted off the field in the third quarter with a concussion.
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What channel is Buccaneers vs. Panthers on?
- TV channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo (United States) | DAZN (Canada)
Buccaneers vs. Panthers will air on FOX. Viewers can also watch the game with Fubo. Start your free trial today.
Viewers in Canada can watch Buccaneers vs. Panthers on DAZN.
Buccaneers vs. Panthers start time
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 7
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
The Buccaneers and Panthers will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 7. The game will be played at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 10 | Buccaneers 20, Vikings 17 | — | — |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | Buccaneers 27, Bears 17 | — | — |
| 3 | Sept. 25 | Eagles 25, Buccaneers 11 | — | — |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | Buccaneers 26, Saints 9 | — | — |
| 5 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Lions 20, Buccaneers 6 | — | — |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | Falcons, 16, Buccaneers 13 | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 26 | Bills 24, Buccaneers 18 | — | — |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | Texans 39, Buccaneers 37 | — | — |
| 10 | Nov. 12 | Buccaneers 20, Titans 6 | — | — |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | 49ers 27, Buccaneers 14 | — | — |
| 12 | Nov. 26 | Colts 27, Buccaneers 20 | — | — |
| 13 | Dec. 3 | Buccaneers 21, Panthers 18 | — | — |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | Buccaneers 29, Falcons 25 | — | — |
| 15 | Dec. 17 | Buccaneers 34, Packers 20 | — | — |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | Buccaneers 30, Jaguars 12 | — | — |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | Saints 23, Buccaneers 13 | — | — |
| 18 | Jan. 7 | at Panthers | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
Carolina Panthers schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 10 | Falcons 24, Panthers 10 | — | — |
| 2 | Sept. 18 | Saints 20, Panthers 17 | — | — |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | Seahawks 37, Panthers 27 | — | — |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | Vikings 21, Panthers 13 | — | — |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | Lions 42, Panthers 24 | — | — |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Dolphins 42, Panthers 21 | — | — |
| 7 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 29 | Panthers 15, Texans 13 | — | — |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | Colts 27, Panthers 13 | — | — |
| 10 | Nov. 9 | Bears 16, Panthers 13 | — | — |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | Cowboys 33, Panthers 10 | — | — |
| 12 | Nov. 26 | Titans 17, Panthers 10 | — | — |
| 13 | Dec. 3 | Buccaneers 21, Panthers 18 | — | — |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | Saints 28, Panthers 6 | — | — |
| 15 | Dec. 17 | Panthers 9, Falcons 7 | — | — |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | Packers 33, Panthers 30 | — | — |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | Jaguars 26, Panthers 0 | — | — |
| 18 | Jan. 7 | vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
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