Dec 1, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to pass as Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (7) pressures in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans collectively held their breath on Sunday when quarterback Baker Mayfield, who made some Bucs history earlier in the game, was sent to the sidelines after a hard sack levied by the Carolina Panthers in Week 13,

Chase McLaughlin had a second chance in overtime and kicked a 30-yard field goal with 2:50 left in the session as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers escaped with a 26-23 victory against the host Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Charlotte.

When Baker Mayfield felt Jadeveon Clowney step on the back of his right ankle in the third quarter, he feared he'd torn his Achilles tendon. For a brief moment, he worried his season was over. Luckily for the Buccaneers,

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers went 4-6 before their bye week, it seemed their chances of making the playoffs were pretty slim. But they played in the NFC South, which kept the door open. The Atlanta Falcons might let the Buccaneers steal the division title.