Tampa Bay Buccaneers Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a narrow defeat against the Carolina Panthers, losing 23-20 on December 24, 2023. Bryce Young led the Panthers with 191 passing yards and two touchdowns, while Lathan Ransom's late interception sealed the game for Carolina, allowing them to take first place in the NFC South.

Baker Mayfield expressed frustration over his game-sealing interception, acknowledging the need for the team to improve as they now sit at 7-8, needing to win their final games to keep playoff hopes alive, as reported by multiple sources including CBS Sports and ESPN.

After a promising start, the Buccaneers have struggled in recent weeks, leading to questions about their performance and coaching decisions, particularly regarding Todd Bowles' future with the team. Despite this loss, there remains a path for the Buccaneers to clinch a playoff spot if they can win out the rest of the season, as highlighted by NFL analysts.